CHRISTCHURCH DISTILLERY FIELD GUIDE
Inside The Spirits Workshop: A Guided Distillery Tour, Tasting and a Bottle of Curiosity Gin
A 1.5-hour guided visit in Christchurch that walks you through the stills and barrel store, includes a tasting, and comes with a 700ml bottle of Curiosity Gin or an $80 product discount.
Inside The Spirits Workshop: A Guided Distillery Tour, Tasting and a Bottle of Curiosity Gin.
Tour a working distillery in Christchurch, smell the barrel store and learn the craft of whisky and gin from the distillers themselves; the package is designed for two people and concludes with a guided tasting and a bottle of Curiosity Gin to take home.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A 700ml bottle of Curiosity Gin — or $80 off a spirit
The experience includes a 700ml bottle of Curiosity Gin to take home. Alternatively, you can choose an $80 discount on Divergence Whisky or $80 off the retail price of any product.
See the stills and the barrel store
Visitors see the workings of the distillery, including the stills and the barrel store, and can take in the environment where spirit production and maturation occur.
Guided tasting and craft explanation
The tour includes a guided product tasting and commentary from the distillers about the history and craft of distilling both whisky and gin.
What the day feels like
What the visit feels like
Over roughly 1.5 hours you move through a working distillery: viewing the stills, standing at the edges of the barrel store and hearing directly from the distillers about the history and techniques behind their whisky and gin, then sitting down for a guided tasting and the opportunity to take home a bottle or a discount on retail spirits.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this itinerary suits.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The tour runs for approximately 1.5 hours.
Meet at 11 Sandyford Street, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023.
No specific gear requirements are provided in the supplied details.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the distillery tour?
The tour lasts approximately 1.5 hours.
Where do we meet for the tour?
The meeting location is 11 Sandyford Street, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023.
What does the tour include?
The tour shows the workings of the distillery including the stills and barrel store, includes a guided tasting, and provides a 700ml bottle of Curiosity Gin or an $80 discount on Divergence Whisky or $80 off any product.
Is the tasting guided?
Yes — the itinerary specifies a guided product tasting as part of the visit.
Who runs the tour?
The operator for this experience is The Spirits Workshop.
Can I choose a discount instead of the bottle?
Yes — you may take home the 700ml bottle of Curiosity Gin or opt for an $80 discount on Divergence Whisky, or $80 off the retail price of any product.