THE GIN CRAZE EXPERIENCE

The Gin Craze: “Gin Palaces for the People”

Gin is the ‘new Champagne’ & London has the finest gin palaces on earth. You will satisfy your thirst as we weave through the backstreets, alleyways and grand thoroughfares to visit them one by one to discover the long & fascinating relationship between gin and the British people. Finish your experience with a tour and drink at a historic gin distillery!

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Departing POINT

The Blackfriars Inn – 174 Queen Victoria St, Greater, London EC4V 4EG.

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WHEN

Everyday starting 15th April 2023

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approx. duration

Approximately 3 hours

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GROUP BOOKING

All our experiences can be booked privately for groups!

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ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE

Gin, or ‘Mother’s Ruin’ has long been the preferred tipple of the capital since the early 1700s. let us show you some of the finest examples of Victorian Gin palaces to survive the Blitz and 1960s property developers. There were 7,000 ‘dram shops’ in London in 1750! There are not so many today…but the quality is better! Gin is the new craze in town. There are micro-distilleries opening up everywhere. We will highlight some of the best original ‘Palaces’, and then you will have the chance to create your own unique blend!

AGENDA

1. The Blackfriars Inn – Pre-recorded audio (20 min)
2. The Viaduct Tavern – Pre-recorded audio (20 min)
3. The Punch Tavern – Pre-recorded audio (20 min)
4. City of London Gin Distillery – Distillery Tour Gin Tasting (2 hours) A guided tour of the distillery to discover the history of gin in London and learn about our gin making techniques.

The tour includes a Gin & Tonic on arrival followed by a 4-flight gin tasting. This gin experience takes approximately 1 hour. Welcome and meeting the guide, you’ll keep hearing the fascinating story of gin in London; from the Gin Craze forwards to the current day.

Then we’ll explain the processes and techniques we use to distil London City distillery`s award-winning gins, finally, your guide will take you through a 4-flight gin tasting – with more expert gin-formation.

**Venues may be altered to due to circumstances outside of our control

INCLUDED

Expert Guided walk pre-recorded audio tour of 3 incredible Gin Palaces and the story behind the “famous Public House”
Pre-recorded audio tour created by a London venue-to-venue talk by London Historian
A guided visit to the City of London Gin Distillery and a Gin at their amazing cocktail bar
Finally, The London Distillery Expert will take you through a 4-flight gin tasting – with more expert gin-formation