Pickering's Gin Journey

Go behind the scenes at Edinburgh’s first exclusive gin distillery in over 150 years. This fast-paced, sensory experience is perfect for gin lovers looking for a deep dive into craft distilling without the time commitment.

What’s Included:
The Distillery Floor: Step right up to our custom-built copper stills, Gertrude and Emily. You’ll learn how we adapt a secret, handwritten 1947 Bombay recipe using modern engineering, and see exactly how our gin is small-batch distilled, bottled, and labeled on-site.

The Guided Tasting: Pull up a seat for a tutored tasting of our core range. You'll sample our classic, crisp Pickering’s Gin, the robust Navy Strength, and our vibrant Pink Grapefruit and Lemongrass Gin—learning how to spot the shifting botanicals in every sip.

Perfect for: Locals and visitors alike who want an authentic, expert-led distillery experience that leaves plenty of time to explore the rest of Edinburgh’s vibrant Summerhall arts venue.