{"product_id":"gin-distilling-workshop-saturday-16th-may-2pm-4-30pm","title":"Gin Distilling Workshop - Saturday 16th May 2pm - 4.30pm","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the Workshop you will receive a welcome gin and tonic then settle in and learn about the social history of gin; the origins, the distilling process and the gin drinking trends that have evolved over the last 300\/350 years, some of which are really quite startling! \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  Don't worry, we won't be testing you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen you will be able to decide which botanicals you would like to use for your bottle of gin. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have many dried botanicals for you to choose from, along with some fresh which you can pick straight from our garden.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eYou will be able taste and smell any one that takes your fancy. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt this point there will be opportunity for another gin and tonic, just to help with your flavour decision making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce you have made your flavour choices its time to set away the distillation process on your own copper pot still.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile your gin is distilling there will be time for a little break, we provide a few locally sourced snacks courtesy of Cornhill Village Shop, just to keep you going.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eAlso we have tea coffee and soft drinks as an alternative to gin. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease advise us in advance of any specific dietary requirements.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs your gin begins to trickle through the still you will need your thinking caps on as your gin will need a name and a label, we have had some interesting names from students so far.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo experience is required as you will be guided through the distillation process every step of the way.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you wear glasses for reading then please don’t forget to bring them with you as measuring and temperature control is really quite intricate.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe workshop can take up to 3 hours, sometimes more sometimes less, but we won’t be calling last orders so there's plenty of time to enjoy the experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow about group gin distilling, friends or family with our private booking option?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGin distilling workshops are a great fun, social experience and are available for private group bookings for any special occasion or just a casual gathering of gin appreciators.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThere are spaces available for up to a maximum of 6 people.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Link to contact form\" href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eEmail us here\u003c\/a\u003e for availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Border Spirits \u0026 Botanicals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53846513811802,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0822\/1936\/8794\/files\/Screenshot2024-07-10at15.43.32.png?v=1720638288","url":"https:\/\/borderspiritsandbotanicals.co.uk\/products\/gin-distilling-workshop-saturday-16th-may-2pm-4-30pm","provider":"Border Spirits \u0026 Botanicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}