Inside The Spirits Workshop: A Guided Distillery Tour, Tasting and a Bottle of Curiosity Gin

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.

Duration
1.5 hours
Location
Christchurch
Operator
The Spirits Workshop
Category
Distillery
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

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

THE TAKEAWAY

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.

THE WORKINGS

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.

THE TASTING

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.

1
Couples & pairsThe package is arranged for two people, making it well suited to couples or pairs booking together.
2
Spirits enthusiastsVisitors curious about the craft and history of whisky and gin will find direct commentary from distillers and a guided tasting central to the experience.
3
Gift giversBecause the tour includes a 700ml bottle of Curiosity Gin or an $80 product discount, the package is suited to buyers seeking a tangible takeaway.
4
Those avoiding alcoholThis is an alcohol-focused tour with a tasting component and an included bottle or discount; it is therefore not ideal for travelers who do not partake in alcohol.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Duration

The tour runs for approximately 1.5 hours.

Meeting point

Meet at 11 Sandyford Street, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023.

What to bring

No specific gear requirements are provided in the supplied details.

Booking Notice

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.