On arrival, you will be met by our gin tour tasting expert and will be greeted with a delicious, complimentary gin and tonic.
Your tour will then begin, where you will learn all about the history of Hensol Castle and how the historic figures that lived here have influenced the names of our exclusive gins. You will also learn all you need to know about gin and why it's fast becoming the nation's favourite tipple.
Next, is a visit to our special botanicals room which includes over 100 different botanicals from all over the world. Touch, smell and understand where they all come from and how they enhance this wonderful spirit. You will then be introduced to our 500 litre copper still “Big Ben” where the entire distillation process is expertly explained by your gin tour guide.
And finally, the bit you've all been waiting for - the gin tasting! Make your way back to the tasting bar where you will be guided through tastings of our gins.
This unique gin tour makes the perfect gift for a gin lover.
Upon booking your gin tour, you will receive all of the information required to book your gin tour at Hensol Castle Distillery.
Please note, due to COVID-19 we are opening the distillery with limited numbers and dates.
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By Hensol Castle Distillery
Our gin distillery tour lasts about an hour and a half and you’ll be treated to a guided tour of the distillery learning all about the history of Hensol Castle, the origins of gin, the wonders of botanicals and our distilling process, and all this whilst making sure you’ve still got plenty of time left for the all important gin tasting!
Further details below.
Price is per person. Valid ID will need to be shown.
£25.00
“We are delighted to welcome Hensol Castle Distillery to Discover Delicious. Offering a range of truly unique gin experiences in the most beautiful of settings, we’re extremely excited to be working with the innovative and passionate team behind South Wales’ first full scale gin distillery, visitor attraction and gin school. We hope you love their gins and experiences as much as we do (we’re pretty sure you will!)”
Hensol Castle Distillery is South Wales’ only full scale gin distillery and bottling plant that also offers visitor experiences and a gin school. Located in the cellars of the historic, Grade 1 listed Hensol Castle, discover an experience like no other at a site that’s steeped in heritage and fascinating history. Visitors to the gin distillery will enjoy a truly unique experience, learning all about the history of the Castle, the origins of gin, the wonderful world of botanicals and the distillery itself, whereas gin school visitors will also have the opportunity to distil their very own gin to take home with them.
In addition to tours and gin making experiences, Hensol Castle Distillery also produces its own range of spirits inspired by the history of the site. Their range of spirits, which includes gins, vodka and much more, truly reflect the brand’s values in that they are created with fun, passion and integrity – an integral part of what the distillery is all about.
The fascinating balance of old and new, Hensol’s vast history and heritage combined with a state of the art gin distillery provides a truly distinctive visitor experience and one that’s not to be missed.
| Within United Kingdom (UK) | Free |
Shipping policy
Here at Hensol Castle Distillery all orders will be delivered within 1-3 working days from date of purchase. Deliveries are within mainland UK only.