South Loch Gin Distillery Tour: Explore Scottish Gin Making at Scotland's Oldest Gin Bar, 56 North

Our collective has been spearheading the expansion of Scottish Gin. Being Scotland’s most longstanding gin bar, 56 North adopts a laid-back and entertaining method to enlighten people about the gin-making process.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 56 North - Come and learn how we make South Loch Gin! Our gin stills are stunning and are the prefect way to learn how gin is made.

We welcome you with a gin and tonic. While you enjoy your G&T we talk you through the process of making gin from botanical to bottle!

You then get to try three gins made on our stills paired with premium mixers. At the end of the session you get a gin cocktail topped with bubbly to enjoy. At the end of the session you get a gin cocktail to enjoy!

  • This session is approximately 60-75mins long and is hosted by one of our gin team

  • Strictly over 18s (we operate Challenge 25 for ID)

  • Includes G&T on arrival, 3 gin samples, gin cocktail

What's Included
  • Alcoholic beverages included
Meal Options
  • Gin & Tonic - A welcome Gin and Tonic
  • 3 South Loch Gin tastings
  • South Loch Gin Drinks
Location
56 North
West Crosscauseway
Please just come inside 56 North and one of our team will greet you.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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886joannl
Sep 23, 2024
All the fun and lots of gin education - Our visit was one of the highlights of our trip to Scotland. The entire experience was welcoming and fun. From the time we were welcomed into the bar and had our first drink, we knew we were in for a great time. James gave us the tour and it was over 2 hours of information that covered not just gin making, but also the business of running a distillery and how to survive during a pandemic. Everyone on the tour had a great time. James was lively, funny and entertaining. We tasted a variety of very different gins and converted my husband to a gin drinker. We actually skipped our dinner reservations and ended up staying in the bar for dinner. I even brought my daughter back for a self guided tasting later in the week. If I lived in Edinburgh this would be my local.
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743sandyg
Sep 18, 2024
Informative - Very informative with a hint of humour. I have a new appreciation of Gin. The owner’s enthusiasm was infectious. Enjoyed the tasters of Gin.
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Moart3
Sep 13, 2024
Fun & insightful gin tasting! - Fun and insightful gin tasting at South Loch destillery by one of the owners James who was a true entertainer / a serious teacher into the art and trade of gin production. My mom and I had a great time approx 2 hours tasting and talking about gin together with 6 other participants. Can only recommend strongly! You can also dine and enjoy cocktails there after the event 🤩
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Jamiesd5356fq
Aug 27, 2024
Gin experience - George was great! Definitely knew what he was talking about. Lovely bar upstairs with great staff ready to help. Highly recommend!
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944innesw
Aug 27, 2024
Fantastic Gin Tour - The tour was insightful with lots of good facts along the way. George was fantastic and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend this to anyone visiting Edinburgh.
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Maudw858
Aug 27, 2024
Amazing! - It was amazing. George was really enthousiastic and passionate. It was a fun and easy way to learn more about gin and the process of the making off. Would really reccomend!
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V1059qksteffens
Aug 19, 2024
Time sooo well spent! - Very well presented by GEORGE Learnt a lot, tasted even more (really good variety the have!) and got a good overview of gin and its making. Friendly, nice place with great food and good music! Highly recommend the place Steffen
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Luke
Aug 19, 2024
We loved our time at South Loch Distillery, George was the perfect guide and made the experience funny and engaging! - We loved our time at South Loch, great gin and George was the perfect guide. Funny and engaging experience from start to finish!
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Mattd604
Aug 16, 2024
Fun, engaging, and a hoot! - The tour is brilliant - this is the first time I have done a gin tour and absolutely loved it! Very knowledgeable, fun, engaging, and the guide made it clear and simple - plus the gin was great! Totally worth it!
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Carstengr
Aug 11, 2024
Great tour, amazing Gin - We did the „How to make a Gin“ Tour with Marcus. I have to say he made a very nice tour, explaining the progress to make a Gin very well. The tastings were amazing. Thank you for that great tour.
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