Leicestershire’s Premier Gin School


Leicestershire’s Premier Gin School

Soon to open right here in Market Harborough, in January 2025, a Gin School, where you will discover the art of gin-making in a hands-on, immersive experience right here at our Leicestershire Distillery. Whether you’re a seasoned gin enthusiast or a curious beginner, our Gin School based in Market Harborough offers a unique opportunity to take charge of your own mini copper still and to craft your very own bottle of bespoke gin, guided by our expert master distiller.

 

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What to Expect

Our Gin School experience is designed to educate, inspire, and delight:

  • Introduction to Gin: Learn about the fascinating history and heritage of gin, from its botanical origins to its resurgence as a modern classic.

  • Botanical Exploration: Dive into a sensory journey as you explore a wide range of botanicals, from classic juniper berries to exotic spices and citrus peels.

  • Create Your Own Recipe: Select and combine botanicals to design a gin that reflects your personal taste.

  • Distilling Your Gin: Use your own mini copper still to distill your creation, under the guidance of our skilled master distiller.

  • Label and Take Home: Bottle, label, and name your one-of-a-kind gin to take home and enjoy.

Why attend our Gin School?

Our Market Harborough Gin School is more than just an educational evening; it’s a hands-on, interactive adventure. Guided by our expert master distiller, guests are taken through the fascinating history of gin, the intricacies of botanicals, and the delicate balance required to create the perfect spirit.

  • Personalised Experience: Each session is tailored to your preferences, ensuring you create a gin you’ll love.

  • Expert Guidance: Our passionate master distiller will be there to share their knowledge and help you every step of the way.

  • Perfect for Any Occasion: Whether it’s a date night, birthday, or team-building event, our Gin School offers a memorable and fun experience.

  • On your own or in a group: If you would like to book on your own, a couple, or in a group of up to 16 people, we can cater for that or anything in between!

What’s Included?

  • A welcome drink featuring any one of our THREE BEES gins

  • A finger buffet so you don’t get hungry!

  • 3 hour hands on, guided distilling session

  • Create and develop your own recipe

  • Access to all the ingredients and equipment you’ll need

  • Your own personalized 70cl bottle of gin to take home**

  • A complementary jar of our very own award winning honey

  • Receive a 15% discount for use in our retail shop on the day

  • A chance to enjoy an additional G&T of your own gin, where our expert team will add tonic and garnish to complement your recipe

  • A Gin School distilling certificate

Duration: 3 Hours

 

Book Your Experience

Keep an eye out on this page towards Christmas 2024 for the booking calendar! If you follow us on Instagram or subscribe to our mailing list, we will update you when it’s ready!

Individual Experience Cost: £99

Shared Experience** (for two) Cost: £145

** When booking a lesson for two, you will share the 70cl bottle of gin that you create together.


Getting There

Located in “Market Harborough”, the Gin School is conveniently situated for both local visitors and those travelling from afar. With its close proximity to the train station, you can easily plan a hassle-free day of gin-filled adventure.

The distillery is situated just off the “Rockingham Road”, on the “Welland Industrial Estate”, a short 10 minute walk from Market Harborough train station, or 15 – 20 minute walk from the centre of town where all the main buses stop, or alternatively we have plenty of parking should you wish to drive.

Accessibility

Our Gin School events are held on the ground floor of the distillery, which is fully accessible, however the setup, although accessible, it does require you to sit on a stool, if you have any special requirements, we are more than likely to be able to accommodate them. There are also fully accessible on-site toilets on the same level. If you have any questions about accessibility, please feel free to call us on 01858 220210 or email us at info@harborough-honey.co.uk

Terms & Conditions

Our Gin School is strictly for those aged 18 and over, and we operate a Challenge 25 policy, so if you are between 18 – 25, it would be advisable to bring some photo ID with you. Advance booking is required, as we cannot accommodate walk-in customers. A minimum of 8 attendees is needed to run a Gin School session; if this number is not met, the class will be cancelled. In such cases, we will contact you to arrange an alternative date or provide a refund. Bookings are transferable to another person, or you can purchase a Gin School session as a gift. However, we must be informed of the new attendee’s name at least 24 hours before the event. Please email us at info@harborough-honey.co.uk to notify us of any changes or additional names.