HERNE HILL DISTILLERY FIELD GUIDE
Distil Your Own: A Hands‑On Gin Masterclass in Herne Hill
A guided, small-group workshop where you select botanicals, run an individual pot still and leave with a personalized bottle of gin — useful for anyone wanting a grounded, practical introduction to craft distilling.
Distil Your Own: A Hands‑On Gin Masterclass in Herne Hill.
At Sin Gin Distillery in Herne Hill you step behind the counter and into the still‑room: guided by experienced distillers, you choose botanicals, learn the fundamentals of distillation and operate an individual pot still to create a one‑off bottle of gin to take home.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Hands‑on distilling with your own pot still
Each participant uses an individual pot still under the supervision of Sin Gin’s distillers, working through the mechanics of spirit production rather than watching from the sidelines.
Design your botanical signature
The session centres on choosing and balancing botanicals so you can personalise the gin’s aromatic profile with expert guidance.
A bottle you made yourself
Beyond the lesson in technique, the class guarantees a tangible result: a one‑of‑a‑kind bottle of gin to savour or gift.
What the day feels like
What it feels like to do the masterclass
The masterclass unfolds as a concise, practical workshop: introductions, a guided botanicals selection, an educational segment on distilling, hands‑on time at an individual pot still and finishing with bottling your own spirit — a focused few hours that combine craft, chemistry and sensory decision‑making.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this masterclass suits — and who should sit this one out.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Participants will use an individual pot still provided by the distillery; the operator supplies the equipment needed for the hands‑on distilling elements.
Workshops run for approximately 2.5–3 hours, giving time for instruction, hands‑on distillation and bottling.
Meet at Sin Gin Distillery in Herne Hill; check operator availability and voucher options when booking.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the masterclass?
The experience runs approximately 2.5–3 hours.
Where does the session start?
The meeting point is Sin Gin Distillery in Herne Hill.
Can children participate in making or tasting the gin?
Children may attend under parent or guardian supervision but will not be able to participate in tasting or creating experiences; the distilling and tasting elements are for adult participation only.
Is there different pricing for children?
All customers are considered the same whether they are adults or children; the operator does not have varied pricing.
Do I leave with a bottle?
Yes — the class is built around creating and taking home a personalised bottle of gin you helped craft.
Can I buy a gift voucher?
Gift vouchers are available for the masterclass.