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Visit a distillery in Devon and explore the world of gin

Here are our favourite autumn 2024 gin distillery experiences from around Devon. So many to choose from you’ll be spoiled for choice!

Thunderflower Distillery | Near Cullompton

Join Thunderflower to explore their new distillery and sample their award-winning spirits. After a welcome gin and tonic, you’ll be taken on a behind-the-scenes tour, where you’ll learn all about the distillation process and the history of the distillery. After the tour, you’ll enjoy a guided tasting of their range.

Finish with a double G&T of your favourite gin from the tasting and enjoy 10% discount on purchases made on the day. Selected Saturdays £25 per person. 10% discount on purchases made on the day. thunderflower.co.uk

 

Gotland Gin | Beaworthy

This unique experience begins in Gotland’s outdoor covered bar with a G&T or soft drink overlooking stunning rolling countryside of west Devon. Then head into the nano-distillery to learn how Gotland Gin is produced.

Next meet the flock of black Gotland sheep – and lambs during lambing season – and relax back in the al fresco bar to learn all about the botanicals while enjoying a few more tasters – and the opportunity to purchase sharing platters to enjoy with your tipple of cheeses, charcuterie and smoked salmon sourced from local artisan makers. £25 per person. gotlandgin.co.uk

 

Quayside Distillery | Exeter Quay

Join the gin experts in the lab for a 90-minute experience learning about the fundamentals of a well-balanced gin whilst creating your own unique gin recipe and take home a 70cl bottle of your creation £70. Or opt for an hour with a master distiller where you’ll taste your way through Quayside’s flagship range. £25. Both run on Fridays and Saturdays. quaysidedistillery.co.uk

 

Salcombe Gin School | Salcombe

Take charge of a beautiful mini copper pot still to develop and distil your own 70cl signature bottle. Learn about how Salcombe Gin is produced and what it takes to create a balanced and harmonious gin whilst enjoying a complimentary ‘Start Point & Tonic’ on arrival and a ‘Rosé & Tonic’ whilst distilling. Tour the waterside distillery, develop your own recipe, personalise your label and wooden presentation box. There’s also a chance to enjoy an additional G&T of your very own gin back at the bar, where the expert team will add tonic and garnish to complement your recipe. salcombegin.com