How do you like your gin? Fruity, spicy, herbal, or floral? Become a distiller for the day and make a bottle of gin that’s tailored to your taste. You’ll start with a short tour of the Adnams Copper House Distillery to see how we produce our award-winning vodka and gin. Then we head to the gin lab, where you’ll be introduced to your own mini-still. An expert guide will help you choose from over 30 botanicals to create your own unique recipe – you’ll even give it a name! While it’s distilling, you’ll also enjoy a tasting session from our range of gin, vodka, and whisky.

The Make Your Own Gin experience lasts approximately 2 to 2.5 hours. After distilling your own full-sized, 70cl bottle of gin, you will also receive a 10% discount voucher for our Southwold store – after all, you might want to buy some tonic!

Private and Group Make Your Own Gin Experiences:

Can’t see enough spaces online for your group? Don’t worry, we can create bespoke Make Your Own Gin Experiences that can accommodate between 6 and 18 participants. If you’re looking for a unique experience in Southwold to celebrate a special occasion or to entertain clients and guests, please get in touch to discuss your requirements. Bespoke sessions are available Monday to Friday. Contact the team on 01502 727225 or tours@adnams.co.uk for more details.

Useful Information, please read before booking:

Your Make Your Own Gin experience will depart from the Adnams Tours Centre, located in The Swan Courtyard, on Market Place, Southwold IP18 6EG – accessed through the archway adjacent to The Swan entrance.

This experience is suitable for those aged 18 or over.

Make Your Own Gin experiences are run with a minimum of two guests. If your experience has less than two guests, we will contact you and endeavor to move you to an alternative, viable tour. We will aim to give you as much notice as possible.

Our Southwold Make Your Own Gin sessions take place in our distillery building and are therefore unsuitable for visitors in a wheelchair and for those with reduced mobility. Our distillery is located on the top floor of our old brewery building and access involves many steep stairs. If you would like to know more, please call 01502 727225 for advice before booking.

Useful information before attending your tour and please share with your party:

All visitors entering our site must wear fully enclosed shoes that cover both toes and heels; no flip-flops or sandals are allowed. Please avoid high or pointed high heels, as there are slatted metal staircases to negotiate.

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