Discover the Spirit Behind the Bottle.
Step behind the scenes at Hensol Castle and discover how our award-winning gin is crafted, before tasting your way through a selection of our handcrafted spirits.
Your Experience at a Glance
A relaxed, guided experience designed for gin lovers, curious explorers and anyone looking for a different kind of day out.
- Duration 90 minutes
- Gin Tasting Selection of 3 spirits
- Price £25pp
- Expert Team Learn from our distillery team
Start with a Sip
A G&T to Welcome You
Begin your experience with a refreshing Gin & Mixer as you settle into the surroundings of the cellars of Hensol Castle. It’s the perfect introduction to the spirits you’ll discover throughout the tour and a chance to get into the gin-tasting spirit.
Behind the Scenes
Discover How It's Made
Go behind the scenes with our expert team and discover what goes into crafting our award-winning spirits. From the distilling process to the ingredients and techniques behind each bottle, you’ll get a fascinating insight into life inside Hensol Castle.
Where Flavour Begins
Step Inside the Botanical Room
Explore the botanical room and get to know some of the ingredients that give gin its distinctive character. Discover the aromas, flavours and botanicals that come together to create the perfect balance in every bottle.
Time to Taste
Taste Your Way Through Our Gins
Put your newfound knowledge to the test with a tutored tasting of our handcrafted gins. Guided by our expert team, you’ll discover different flavours, aromas and serves while learning how to appreciate what makes each gin unique.
Finish on a High
Raise a Glass in the Distillery Bar
Round off your experience with one final G&T in our atmospheric bar. Sit back, soak up the surroundings and chat about your favourite discoveries from the tour – the perfect way to finish your visit.
A Distillery Hidden Beneath the Castle
Complete Your Visit
Time for Tea?
Why not add a traditional Afternoon Tea at Hensol Castle before or after your experience? Enjoy freshly prepared finger sandwiches, homemade cakes and sweet treats in the beautiful surroundings of the castle’s Atrium. It’s the perfect way to turn your visit into a truly memorable day out.
From £32 per person
Gin Tour & Tasting FAQs
Our gin tour & tasting is approximately 90 minutes long, but we do suggest leaving time at the end of the experience before heading home to enjoy your final gin & tonic in our bar and peruse our onsite shop.
Your tasting is guided by our expert team, who will introduce you to a selection of Hensol Castle gins and talk you through their flavours, aromas and unique characteristics. You’ll discover what makes each spirit different and learn more about how to taste and appreciate gin, before finishing with a refreshing G&T in our Distillery Bar.
Absolutely! If you’ve discovered a new favourite during your experience, you can purchase a selection of Hensol Castle spirits to take home and enjoy. Explore our range of handcrafted gins and other spirits online, or speak to our team during your visit to find out more.
Absolutely! Make a day of your visit by combining your Gin Tour & Tasting with Afternoon Tea at Hensol Castle. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon tea in the castle before or after your experience, creating the perfect day of delicious food, handcrafted spirits and historic surroundings.
Absolutely! The Gin Tour & Tasting is a great choice for birthdays, hen and stag parties, corporate groups and get-togethers with friends or family. Enjoy a relaxed and interactive experience together, with plenty of opportunities to taste, discover and raise a glass in the unique surroundings of Hensol Castle.
We suggest sensible/comfortable footwear as this is a working distillery in the cellars of the castle. With this in mind we also suggest layered clothing as it can be cool in the walkway but warm in the botanical room and gin school.
Ready to Get Into the Spirit?
Fancy joining us at Hensol Castle? Fill in the form to enquire about our Gin Tour & Tasting experience and a member of our team will be in touch to help you plan your visit.
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