Based at Laverstoke Mill near Winchester, the Bombay Sapphire Distillery is home to all Bombay Sapphire gin. Discover the history behind Bombay Sapphire and the paper-making business at Laverstoke Mill, before uncovering the secrets of the rare production processes used to make Bombay Sapphire. Learn about the ten botanicals that go into the gin in the Botanical Glasshouses and the Dry Room, then finish with a cocktail from the menu suited to your tastes in the Mill Bar. Self-Guided and Guided tour options are available, and a shuttle service (£2) runs from the local train stations of Overton and Micheldever - please check the timetable at distillery.bombaysapphire.com/plan-your-visit.
Visit: Bombay Sapphire Distillery, Laverstoke Mill, London Road, Whitchurch RG28 7NR England
Learn about the history of gin and go behind the scenes at the Bombay Sapphire Distillery during this 2-hour self-guided tour. Walk through the twin greenhouses that grow examples of the 10 botanical ingredients found in the world-famous gin and taste examples in the Dakin Still House. Go behind the scenes in the Dakin Still House, listening to your host explain the vapour infusion process, then head for the Mill Bar for your complimentary cocktail
Duration: 2 hours