BRISTOL DISTILLERY FIELD GUIDE
Behind the Copper: A two-hour tasting of five small-batch gins at Bristol Dry Gin Micro Distillery
A concise, distiller-led tasting—five seasonal gins across two hours—this guide explains what to expect and how to plan your visit.
Behind the Copper: A two-hour tasting of five small-batch gins at Bristol Dry Gin Micro Distillery.
Sip on small-batch gins while a friendly distiller shares the craft’s stories: from the distillery’s methods to the botanicals that define each bottle. The tasting blends relaxed conversation, hands-on explanation and a guided sequence of five seasonal gins produced on site—an approachable deep dive for gin lovers.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Five seasonal, locally produced gins
You taste five of the distillery’s best seasonal gins, each produced on site and chosen to showcase different flavour profiles and styles.
Informal, distiller‑led conversation
The tasting is lighthearted yet informative and hosted by a friendly distiller who explains history, production methods and botanical selection in a relaxed setting.
A cosy, beautiful tasting room
The distillery’s tasting takes place in a cosy, welcoming space that complements the casual but attentive mood of the session.
What the day feels like
What it feels like
Arrive to a garnished gin & tonic, settle into a cosy tasting room and follow a guided sequence of five small-batch gins as the distiller explains the history of gin, the distillery’s production methods, and how botanicals shape flavour. The session is casual, welcoming and curated to introduce you to the breadth of the distillery’s award‑winning output in a two‑hour tasting.
THE SPIRITS
Five seasonal, locally produced gins
You taste five of the distillery’s best seasonal gins, each produced on site and chosen to showcase different flavour profiles and styles.
THE HOST
Informal, distiller‑led conversation
The tasting is lighthearted yet informative and hosted by a friendly distiller who explains history, production methods and botanical selection in a relaxed setting.
THE SETTING
A cosy, beautiful tasting room
The distillery’s tasting takes place in a cosy, welcoming space that complements the casual but attentive mood of the session.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tasting suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a two-hour tasting experience.
The distillery does not list any specialist equipment to bring; the tasting is presented as a casual, hosted session.
Meet at The Rummer, All Saints Lane, Bristol BS1 1JH.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tasting?
The tasting runs for two hours.
Where is the meeting point?
Meet at The Rummer, All Saints Lane, Bristol BS1 1JH.
Is there an age restriction?
Yes — the tasting is for guests aged 18 and over.
How many gins will I taste?
You taste five of the distillery’s seasonal gins during the session.
Who leads the tasting?
A friendly distiller from Bristol Dry Gin Micro Distillery hosts the tasting and explains the history and production methods.
What tone is the tasting?
The tasting is described as informal, lighthearted yet informative in a cosy setting.