Wherever you are in the UK we would love to host a gin tasting for you. Whatever the occasion, whether it be a hen party, birthday celebration or just getting together (at last!), our gin tastings are the perfect way to have fun!
During our fun gin tastings we present 6 classic gin and tonics, each served with garnishes as suggested by the distiller of each spirit.
We like to present gins that have been made by skilled distillers who are passionate about what they do and who love their products.
Here is what you can expect at one of our gin tastings:
Six classic G&Ts
All glassware, ice, tonic and garnishes
Hear about the history of gin
Learn how gin makes the journey from field to table
An insight in to gin classifications
David Wood as host
Contact Us
We are now taking bookings for our gin tastings for 2021 and 2022. If you would like more information about what is involved, about how much our gin tastings cost or to check availability for our gin tastings, please complete the form below and we will get back to you very quickly
You could also give David a call on 07875 405 980, he would love to hear from you.
It has been a busy few weeks here at Distilled Events. We have been hosting both gin tasting and whisky tasting events all over the UK as well as looking after guests from all over the world on our Guided Islay Distillery Experiences. We’ve even been to Germany to host a whisky masterclass for 65 guests for a whisky club in Munich!
Gin Tasting for a Corporate Event in Manchester
We were delighted to be asked to host a gin tasting at a corporate event in central Manchester last week for 50 guests. As always we provided everything needed to make the event successful including 300 glasses, tonics, garnishes and of course the gin! Given that the gin tasting was taking place in Manchester we wanted to include some more local gins in this tasting as well as our usual favourites. We’ve included a list of the gins that we presented at our gin tasting in Manchester as well as which garnishes we served them with below.
Whittaker’s Gin Was a Favourite at our Manchester Gin Tasting
Set List for our Manchester Gin Tasting!
Manchester Three Rivers Gin – Manchester 40% abv Serve: Apricot and Rosemary
Haymans Royal Dock Navy Strength Gin – London 57% abv Serve: Lemon
Contact Us About a Gin Tasting
We would love to hear from you. If you are interested in talking to us about our gin or whisky tastings, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Either complete the form below and we will get back to you very quickly or give David a call on 07875 405 980
The awesome Shining Cliff Floral Gin from White Peak Distillery in Ambergate, Derbyshire. We love to serve this with a slice of orange and Fever Tree Indian Tonic
Have Us Host an Exclusive Gin Tasting in London For You!
We host gin tastings in London and throughout the UK. We also host gin and whisky tastings for private parties and at corporate events in London. We’ll host a gin tasting in London at a venue to suit you. Whether the gin tasting in London is for your clients or as a treat for your team , we’ll bring the world of gin to you.
Gin Tastings
During our Gin Tastings guests taste 6 gins neat before preparing the perfect serve gin & tonic with garnishes as suggested by the distillers. Our gin tastings in London are all about the gin, we present gins that we love, gins that have been made properly by authentic distillers with passion and integrity, and above all gins that demonstrate provenance and placeness.
Our tastings are fun and informative and are enjoyed by those both new to the wonderful world of gin and by seasoned enthusiasts!
Private Gin Tastings in London
We arrange private gin tastings for private parties, stag parties, hen parties, corporate events and for special birthdays. We provide all the glassware, the garnishes, tasting notes and of course the gin!
If you are interested in learning more about our gin tastings in London, fill in the form below and we will get back to you as soon as possible!
When you join one of our gin tastings you can expect it to be a little different. Having worked in the distilling industry for many years, we know that the distiller who has painstakingly crafted the gin before you, wants you to be able to taste the spirit and to appreciate the difference between their gin and those produced by their competitors. The spirit is the heart and soul of any distillery, whether it be destined for a fine single malt whisky or for a premium London dry gin.
Nosing and Tasting Gin
At the beginning of our tasting I talk guests through the rationale of the choice of glassware that I like to use in comparative spirit tastings. I then demonstrate how to nose, taste and evaluate spirit. I then ask guests to spend a few minutes nosing the neat gins, and to make a note of any aromas that they detect, there are no right or wrong answers, what one person gets will be completely different to the next.
We nose each of the gins ‘blind’, I don’t reveal the brand name of the gin until later, we then go on to having a taste of each neat gin, again to see if guests identify any particular flavours. We then prepare the gin and tonic using garnishes as suggested by the distiller and enjoy our first drink.
The Gin Garnish and Tonics
I prepare the garnishes as suggested by the distillers for the ‘perfect serve’ for each gin. I always suggest to guests that they should perhaps taste the gin and tonic before garnishing. I believe some garnishes can totally over power the flavour of the gin. I don’t see the point in spending £40 on a special bottle of gin only to mask its character by adding heavily flavoured garnishes or tonic. I think it is similar in a way to how we drink single malt whisky. There is nothing wrong with adding a large dollop of coca cola to your £50 single malt whisky, it’s just that the end product will taste exactly the same as it would if you had used a £12 blended whisky from the supermarket.
I adopt a similar approach with the choice of tonic for my tastings. There are many tonics on the market to choose from and It is great that people have their own favourites and that it is encouraging consumers to explore the gin category. During a tasting however, it is important that each spirit is tasted in exactly the same way, using the same glassware, some would argue without garnish, and if tonic is being used, exactly the same product for each serve.
Once each gin & tonic has been prepared and tasted, I talk about the gin brand and the history of the distillers who make it. I’ll also talk about the production process and botanicals, both traditional and local, used to make each gin.
We hope to see you at a gin tasting in London soon!
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