Cotswolds Dry Gin - Award Winning Gin Made with Cotswolds Lavender and Refreshing Citrus - 46% ABV 70cl

Product Information

The class begins with a welcome Cotswolds Cloudy G&T on arrival, whilst your host will talk you through the history of gin and explain how this juniper flavoured spirit is made. You’ll then be taken on a tour of the distillery and shown around our research and development lab, where you’ll be getting up close and personal to our Holstein still, Valerie, whilst learning about the process of single pot distillation and how our Cotswolds Dry Gin was developed.

Cotswolds Dry Gin is very restrained in its use of cardamom and lavender. Rather than hit you in the face with it— despite the 10x botanical remark— the two add color but never take center stage. You’ll get a slightly more vegetal take in your Cotswold’s Gin and Tonic also, with notes of celery and eucalyptus adding perceptual coolness on the nose and palate. I recommend it garnishes with a slice of cucumber rather than the usual citrus fruit. Nestled amongst the rolling hills of the Cotswolds countryside, the Cotswolds Distillery was born from a dream to produce Outstanding Natural Spirits in one of the most beautiful regions in the world. The distillery opened its doors in 2014 and is the first full-scale distillery within the Cotswolds – a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. From their single malt whiskies to gins and liqueurs, everything they make is about quality and flavour above all else.Discover Oxford’s beautiful landscapes, vibrant markets, and quaint villages. Experience it’s rich history, stunning views and excellent theatres. As we as gin drinkers have become more sophisticated, the choice to keep those hydrophobic essential oils suspended in a gin has become recognized as a design choice. Cotswolds Dry Gin proudly proclaims that they do not chill filter their gin. Cotswolds uses “10x the average amount of botanicals” in their copper pot still [ source]. The gin is distilled from neutral grain and features some local touches, including lavender from the picturesque and renowned Snowshill Lavender Farm. Tasting Notes This unique masterclass promises an unforgettable experience where every sip is a taste of Christmas magic! Discover the secrets of Covent Garden where the journey begins, and let the festive spirit infuse every moment. Learn the art of crafting and throwing the perfect martini, guided by our expert mixologists but also how the history of gin came to be (with the help of Sipsmith, of course!)

You'll learn how they create their award-winning spirits; from the selection and distillation of botanicals, to the intricate field-to-glass journey of the ethically sourced speciality coffees of their famous Conker Coffee Liqueur. Founded in 2016 by owner and Master Distiller Neil Harrison, Nelson’s is a small-batch distiller based in the picturesque Staffordshire countryside and producers of the special edition Gluggle Jug Gin, Craft Gin Club’s Gin of the Month in June 2019. You’ll be greeted with a ginny tipple in hand, be taken through the chequered history of gin and learn how Sipsmith came to be. Our three copper ladies, Prudence, Verity and Constance will then take centre stage and you will learn how our award winning spirits are carefully hand-crafted. Naturally, there will be a tutored gin tasting too. At the end of the tour, you can make yourself at home in the tasting room to sample the full range of spirits and liqueurs. These award-winning tours run three times a day, seven days a week. The shop and tasting room are open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 5pm and on Sundays from 11am to 4pm. Our distillery opened its doors in 2014 and is the first full-scale distillery within the Cotswolds – a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. From our single malt whiskies to our gins and liqueurs, everything we make is about quality and flavour above all else.Nestled amongst the rolling hills of the Cotswolds countryside, the Cotswolds Distillery was born from a dream to produce Outstanding Natural Spirits in one of the most beautiful regions in the world. It wasn’t that long ago, that a gin that made a cloudy gin and tonic, was considered faulty. This effect is referred to by Absinthe drinkers as a Louche or more generally as the Ouzo effect. When a spirit contains a large amount of hydrophobic essential oils— commonly found in botanicals such as anise— normally soluble in ethanol begin to come out of solution as water is added. As you drip water into Absinthe, Ouzo or gins like Cotswolds Dry Gin, cloudiness begins to appear. Located in one of Bath’s many beautiful Georgian buildings, the Bath Gin Company is Bath’s first gin distillery for over 250 years, since the Gin Acts of the 18 th Century. They produce artisan flavours over their five-floor, self-proclaimed gin palace, with their adjoining Canary Gin Bar offering the perfect spot for a tipple or two. After starting out making moonshine in the New Zealand bush, Boutique Distillery relocated to Gloucestershire and began crafting their artisan gins. This eco-friendly distillery is the only one in the country that’s built its own copper still – known as ‘Ginavive’– from scratch using upcycled materials, and uses 100% renewable energy and condensers which reduce water usage.

Delve into the fascinating history of gin and let your creativity flourish as you craft a blend uniquely tailored to your taste using a selection of botanicals, fruits, and exotic spices. Starting with a Hot Mulled Sloe gin on a chilly winter’s evening, Libby from Callibgraphy will take you through the calligraphy techniques using a mixture of calligraphy paint brushes and calligraphy pens to create a stunning homemade Christmas card and gift tag for a loved one this season.The most sought-after and exclusive holiday properties, promising the ultimate in home comforts, a world away from home. Another sport-inspired gin is Polo Gin, which was founded by a former professional polo player after injury forced him to retire from the sport. After discovering that British polo players in India were among the first people to mix gin and tonic in India in 1857, Polo Gin was born, a smooth easy-drinking gin that’s made using sustainable, organic production methods. You’ll even get to apply a wax seal and label to your 70cl bottle so it’s ready to be taken home the very same day. Gin School sessions are three hours long. Guests can also enjoy 10% off all Salcombe Distilling Co. products in their retail store on their visit.