ALTERNATIVE DISTILLERY TOURS
Experience The House of Botanicals via our Gin Tour, Art of The Aperitivo, or Cocktail Experience sessions
THE HOUSE OF BOTANICALS
Established in 2009 as the oldest bartender-owned brand in the United Kingdom, The House of Botanicals Distillery in Aberdeen is home to three brands of botanical based spirits including The House of Botanicals Gins, Dr. Adam’s Cocktail Bitters, and the Italian influenced Pietro Nicola range of Aperitivi & Digestivo.
Situated in Aberdeen City Centre in the railway arches behind Union Square Shopping Centre, our Gin Tour & Tasting, The Art of the Aperitivo, and Cocktail Experience sessions provide a unique opportunity to visit the home of one of the world’s most diverse craft spirit brands, and learn more about our range of multi award-winning spirits.
To book a set date simply visit our Tour & Tasting Calendar or purchase a Tour Ticket to be allocated against a future session.
Following an arrival Gin & Tonic and introduction in our on-site tasting room, attendees will be shown around our production floor for a behind-the-scenes look at the production processes involved in our Old Tom and Dry Gins, before returning to The Library for a further tasting of The House of Botanicals Gin portfolio.
Please note: Voucher price includes a 70cl bottle of Classic, Maple or Raspberry Old Tom Gins, or the ABZ Dry Gin. This can be collected on the day, on a date following the tasting, or posted to you free of charge.
The Small Print: Strictly over 18s only. Groups of no more than ten.
For availability please consult our Tour & Tasting Calendar. Gin sessions are highlighted in yellow.
Following an arrival Bicicletta (Pescaro Aperitif, Contratto Bitter & Soda Water) and introduction in our on-site tasting room, attendees will sample our Pietro Nicola portfolio in Italian style cocktails, expertly paired with light bites.
Please note: Voucher price includes a 50cl bottle of our Nocino, Pescaro, Caffè Margaux or Limoncello. This can be collected on the day, on a date following the tasting, or posted to you free of charge.
The Small Print: Strictly over 18s only. Groups of no more than ten.
For availability please consult our Tour & Tasting Calendar. The Art of the Aperitivo sessions are highlighted in green.
Following an introduction and welcome drink in our tasting room, attendees will sample four beverages and be taken through the last two hundred years of mixed drinks; showcased via our range of spirits.
Serves will include the likes of the Limmer’s Punch, Martinez, Martini, Gimlet, Perfect Lady, Corpse Reviver #2, Clover Club, Army & Navy, Bramble and London Calling to name just a few of the serves to feature throughout the year. Sessions will be hosted by our founder Adam Elan-Elmegirab, author of the ‘Book of Bitters’, and formerly a multi-award winning bartender, UK Bartender of the Year Finalist, and judge for the ‘World’s 50 Best Bar Awards’ and ‘Tales of the Cocktail’s Spirited Awards’.
Please note: Voucher price includes a 70cl bottle from our range of Gins or a 50cl bottle from our range of Aperitivi & Digestivo. This can be collected on the day, on a date following the tasting, or posted to you free of charge.
For availability please consult our Tour & Tasting Calendar. Cocktail Experience sessions are highlighted in blue.
CORPORATE EVENTS
Catering to groups of no more than ten, The House of Botanicals is the perfect venue for a team-building session or to host a board meeting with a difference. Our Gin Tour & Tasting, The Art of the Aperitivo or Cocktail Experience sessions can be structured to suit any occasion.
With its central location and close proximity to Aberdeen’s main thoroughfare, no more should you be asking, “what to do in Aberdeen?” when it comes to client entertainment.
For enquiries please contact us on info@thehouseofbotanicals.co.uk or by calling 01224 582992
