Gin Making Experience – Gin School at York Distillery

Make Your Own Gin at York Distillery Gin School

Hands-On Experience | Personalised Bottle to Take Home

Ever fancied crafting your own bespoke gin? At York Distillery’s Gin School, budding distillers can roll up their sleeves and dive into the delicious world of botanicals under the expert guidance of a WSET-trained Gin Tutor – yes, that’s the gold standard of spirits know-how.

This hands-on gin-making experience takes place in the heart of historic York, where guests are guided through flavour profiles, taught how botanicals interact and balance, and shown how to blend a gin that suits their personal palate perfectly. After a flavour-filled introduction, they’ll take the reins of their own mini copper still to create a completely unique bottle of gin to take home.

Along the way, there are tasters (naturally), fascinating stories from the colourful history of gin, and – depending on the season – the chance to forage or select locally harvested ingredients straight from the garden.

This isn’t just about making a great gin (although that definitely happens). Guests leave with a deeper appreciation of flavour, a solid understanding of the distillation process, and a newfound confidence in judging every G&T that comes their way. And because every recipe is kept on file, they can reorder their one-of-a-kind gin any time they fancy.

Perfect for:

• Gin lovers and cocktail connoisseurs
• Creative types looking for a unique foodie experience
• Unforgettable gifts for birthdays, anniversaries, or hen parties

Why they’ll love it:

It’s fun, flavourful, and fabulously educational – the ultimate gin gift experience in Yorkshire that ends with a personalised bottle and a head full of gin wisdom.