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Shelves of Discovery: A Gin Flight at Ponta Delgada’s Gin Library
Sample three or six gin & tonics from the Gin Library’s in-house Ghosts of The Ocean range while knowledgeable staff guide tastings and complimentary snacks make each pour memorable.
Shelves of Discovery: A Gin Flight at Ponta Delgada’s Gin Library.
Step inside The Gin Library in Ponta Delgada, where more than 2,500 bottles from 80 countries line the shelves and a curated Gin Flight lets you explore the estate’s in-house Ghosts of The Ocean range alongside rare global bottlings.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
One of the world’s largest gin shelves
More than 2,500 bottles from 80 countries create a barroom atlas of gin—an unparalleled setting for tasting that rewards curiosity and slow, deliberate sipping.
Guided Gin Flights from the house range
Choose a flight of three or six gin & tonics drawn from Ghosts of The Ocean, including special editions exclusive to The Gin Library, while a Gin Librarian explains botanicals and flavour profiles.
Indoor shelves that open to Atlantic sunsets
On fine days the library doors open onto outdoor seating where you can sip while watching the sun set over green hills and the Atlantic—each pour also supports marine conservation.
What the day feels like
What the Gin Flight Feels Like
The experience is deliberately paced: arrive at The Gin Library, consult with a Gin Librarian, then taste three or six distinct gin & tonics from the Ghosts of The Ocean in-house range. Complimentary snacks accompany the pours while staff outline botanicals and tasting notes; extra pours from the broader collection are available a la carte. On pleasant evenings the room spills onto outdoor seating, offering views across green hills to the Atlantic as each serving contributes to marine conservation.
THE COLLECTION
One of the world’s largest gin shelves
More than 2,500 bottles from 80 countries create a barroom atlas of gin—an unparalleled setting for tasting that rewards curiosity and slow, deliberate sipping.
THE TASTING
Guided Gin Flights from the house range
Choose a flight of three or six gin & tonics drawn from Ghosts of The Ocean, including special editions exclusive to The Gin Library, while a Gin Librarian explains botanicals and flavour profiles.
THE SETTING
Indoor shelves that open to Atlantic sunsets
On fine days the library doors open onto outdoor seating where you can sip while watching the sun set over green hills and the Atlantic—each pour also supports marine conservation.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this experience suits — and who should skip it.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Meet at The Gin Library in Ponta Delgada to begin your Gin Flight.
Book in advance as space is limited; bring a camera or phone if you plan to capture photos or videos during your visit.
Flights are offered as three or six gin & tonics from the Ghosts of The Ocean range; additional gins from the wider collection are available for €15 per drink.
Strictly adults only — children under 16 and babies are not permitted anywhere on site.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Where do I meet for the Gin Flight?
The experience begins at The Gin Library in Ponta Delgada.
How many gins can I taste in a flight?
You can choose between sampling three or six gin & tonics from the Ghosts of The Ocean in-house range.
Are snacks included?
Yes — complimentary snacks are served alongside the Gin Flight.
Can children join the tasting?
No — the venue is strictly adults only; children under 16 and babies are not permitted anywhere on site.
Can I order additional gins beyond the flight?
Yes — additional gins from the collection are available for €15 per drink.
Does my visit support any conservation efforts?
Every pour supports marine conservation through a donation to the Ocean Azores Foundation.