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Pontyclun: Gin Tour & Tasting at Hensol Castle

By Hensol Castle Distillery
Free cancellation available
Price is €29 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Welsh family distillery crafting premium small-batch spirits.
  • Only distillery located within a historic 17th century castle
  • Fully immersive experience with guided distillery tour & tutored gin tasting

Activity location

    • Wales
    • Pontyclun, Wales, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Hensol Castle Hensol, Castle Park, Hensol, Pontyclun CF72 8JX, UK | Hensol Castle Reception
    • Pontyclun, Wales, United Kingdom

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Pontyclun: Gin Tour & Tasting at Hensol Castle

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 14:00
Price details
€29.32 x 1 Adult€29.32
Total
Price is €29.32
Until Fri, 17 Jul

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    What’s Included
  • Inclusions
    Arrival gin and mixer
  • Inclusions
    Guided tour of Hensol Castle Distillery
  • Inclusions
    Visit to the botanical room
  • Inclusions
    Expert-led tutored gin tasting
  • Inclusions
    Gin & mixer in the bar to conclude
  • Exclusions
    Additional food & drinks

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Bare feet, Littering, Nudity, Pets, Smoking indoors
    • Not suitable for: Children under 16 years
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Tucked away within the cellars of the stunning Hensol Castle , this award-winning Welsh distillery offers a truly unique experience for gin lovers and curious visitors alike. As the only distillery located within a 17th century castle, Hensol Castle Distillery combines centuries of history with modern small-batch spirit production, creating an unforgettable setting to discover the world of spirits.
    During this 90-minute guided experience, visitors can discover the history of the castle and the distillery while learning how premium gin is carefully crafted on site. The tour includes access to the sensory botanical room, where guests can explore a variety of herbs, spices and botanicals used to create the distillery’s signature flavours. Along the way, guests can enjoy a welcome gin and mixer, a tutored gin tasting and a final drink in the Gin Bar to round off the experience in style.
    Every experience at Hensol Castle Distillery is designed to be immersive, interactive and full of flavour. With expert distillers, beautifully restored castle cellars and a passion for handcrafted Welsh spirits, it’s one of the most distinctive drinks experiences in Wales.

Location

Activity location

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    • Wales
    • Pontyclun, Wales, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Hensol Castle Hensol, Castle Park, Hensol, Pontyclun CF72 8JX, UK | Hensol Castle Reception
    • Pontyclun, Wales, United Kingdom