Bombay Sapphire Distillery

You may have already guessed that this is a trip for the parents & the grandparents! Or maybe your youngster has turned 18 and you are looking for a sophisticated birthday treat? Either way you'll have authentic visitor experience at Bombay Sapphire Distillery. Sipping on delicious cocktails never felt so fruitful!

Based at Laverstoke Mill in rural Hampshire, just 15 miles from Winchester and 10 miles from Basingstoke, the Bombay Sapphire Distillery is in a conservation area with over 1000 years of history. The distillery offer an interactive session to each visitor (and Bombay Sapphire Distillery Discovery tours) about the care, skill and artistry behind every drop of Bombay Sapphire. Craft signature cocktails under the roof of one of Hampshire's much-loved historic buildings. Discover the flavours of the botanicals which make Bombay Sapphire gin so unique.

On the Adult Discovery Experience you can enjoy a hosted tour of the Bombay Sapphire Distillery - psst, you'll be greeted with a cocktail on arrival. Learn about the rare vapour infusion distillation process which makes this gin so exquisite. Follow your guide through the Botanical Dry Room and sink your taste buds into your favourite flavour preferences and hey, even discover some new ones! Dig up some golden nuggets of the fascinating history behind Thomas Heatherwick's inspired design. Trail through the elegant glasshouses and master your knowledge on the 10 exotic botanicals of Bombay Sapphire and find out about the unique vapour infusion process used in the Dakin Still House. It's perfect if you are looking for an authentic experience for adults. 

If you want to learn and make cocktails then the Gin Cocktail Masterclass is for you! In this interactive session, you can embrace cocktail culture whether you are an experienced cocktail creator or a newbie in the cocktail club. This is a unique opportunity to chat to and learn from Gin Experts as well as learning about the tools in the bar trade. Discover tricks of the trade as you listen to the tantalising tales of experienced mixologists, outlining the do's, don'ts & disasters in cocktail making. Take a spin behind the cocktail making station, use key cocktail accessories, build up your flavour profile and savour the fruits of your labour. It's also worth noting that the The Discovery Experience is also included in the Gin Cocktail Masterclass. 

Whether you parents need an adult getaway from the kids or you are planning a birthday surprise for your older teens, the Bombay Sapphire Distillery Experience could be for you! It is one of the best dedicated distilleries in the United Kingdom offering your the freedom to make your own creative cocktail and perfect your own original recipe. Or have a stab at following your own favourite recipe from Bombay Sapphire's collection of classic cocktails. Sit back, take a tip and enjoy the tropical environment of of the Bombay Sapphire Distillery!

 

- Adult Discovery Experience

- Gin Cocktail Masterclass

- Great for parents or birthday surprises for your older teens