Whisky & whiskey · ENGLAND WHISKY TOURS
Every one of these 9 whisky tours in England ends with a glass in your hand. What changes is the price, the length and how close to the still you get, and all three are listed against each one.
Make a G&T at the Turbine Bar, watch a short film, then tour Bombay Sapphire’s Laverstoke Mill with a host such as Luke, Naomi, Nick, or Helen. You’ll see the glasshouses, explore the Botanical Room, learn about ten botanicals and vapour infusion, and finish with time at the cocktail bar.
“Lasted about an hour and a half, started with a gin. Educational and enjoyable experience. Would recommend.”
At 1pm, you’ll tour Shakespeare Distillery in Stratford-upon-Avon, hear the story of gin, see how small-batch spirits are made, and taste at least three house spirits before a final Gin & Tonic. The 90-minute visit suits gin fans, curious beginners, and an afternoon paired with Shakespeare’s Birthplace.
“Great experience funny very informative staff loved every minute would definitely go back🤗And the gin and rum amazing”
Spend 75 minutes at Sky Wave Gin in Launton, near Bicester, with a G&T, a behind-the-scenes look at the stills, and a guided tasting of three gins. Hosts such as Helen explain the company’s unusual beginnings, distilling method, botanicals, and smooth style. You can stay for another drink, shop with 10% off, or take a driver’s pack home.
“We had a fantastic time on the Distillery tour! Helen was an outstanding guide who was very knowledgeable and passionate about gin! She made the whole experience fun and engaging from start to finish. The insights and tasting were incredible. We’ve already recommended this experience to friends and can’t wait to come back ourselves soon. Thank you for a memorable visit!”
At Shakespeare Distillery in Stratford-upon-Avon, you’ll tour a working small-batch distillery, hear how Tudor-era ingredients shaped gin, and taste at least three in-house spirits. Sam and the team explain the process in plain English before showing you how to enjoy the drinks, ending with a Gin and Tonic. The 90-minute visit is capped at 10 people.
“This is an excellent activity for anyone spending time in Stratford upon Avon (and that likes gin). Really interesting tour with great knowledge/information shared by the owner/distiller Sam. Booked as a activity my wife would enjoy, as I am not a gin drinker but I just may have been converted, as the tasting at the end of the tour was fantastic and the included G&T went down a treat.”
At Hooting Owl Distillery in central York, your guide introduces you to gin, rum, and vodka made on-site. You’ll receive a welcome drink, tour the working distillery, follow Sir Owlfred’s virtual Tour de Yorkshire, and taste from a range of 25 spirits. Guides may include Tom, Mark, or Martin. The visit lasts about 75 minutes.
“Amazing tasting tour. Our guide Tom was extremely knowledgeable and made the tasting extremely fun. Will definitely go back again.”
Join distilling guide David and the Nelson’s team for a five-hour, hands-on session in Staffordshire. Choose gin, vodka, or un-aged rum, select from more than 60 botanicals, learn how the still works, enjoy tastings and lunch, then wax-seal and label your own 70cl bottle to take home.
“2nd time around and just as fantastic as the first time. Thank you David for making it such a memorable day.”
Spend two hours exploring Borough Market with guide Peter and a VOX headset, choosing your own lunch from British and international stalls. Then take the Tube to Beefeater Gin Distillery in Kennington for a one-hour tour, gin tasting, and an introduction to botanicals and gin styles. Adults 18 and over only.
“Our tour guide Peter was great. You need to find a NEW meeting place. Nobody could direct us to it. Luckily as we walked past Peter, he asked us if we were on the tour. The Burroghs Market Place is quite interesting. However it sounded like thRead more”
Join founder and Master Distiller Dom at Hooting Owl Distillery in York for a 2.5-hour guided tasting. Start with gin, rum or vodka and your choice of mixer, then follow the playful Tour de Yorkshire through the distillery, with at least four refills of artisan Yorkshire spirits, distilling stories and a look at the Hooting Owl Lounge.
“Had a great afternoon with Mark on the distillery tour and tasting on Thursday, friendly team with some great Gin and Rum, had a chat with Dom as-well who managed to playfully insult my husband who indeed was a ‘scaleyback’ 🤣 . Would definitely recommend this for Read more”
Leave London for an eight-hour private Cotswolds outing with a driver-guide, a two-hour visit to Cotswolds Distillery, and tastings of English whisky and gin. Stop for a seasonal pub lunch in Shipston on Stour, then pass rolling hills and stone villages before a quick photo stop in Burford. Pickup and drop-off are included.
“Hatty our tour guide was witty, entertaining and informative. The tour was the perfect balance between providing in-depth information, but without dragging on. A large emphasis was put on tasting the various products and they were very Read more”
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