YORK DISTILLERY FIELD GUIDE
Speakeasy Sips: An Expert-Guided Gin Tasting in the Heart of York
A 1 hour 45 minute, expert-led tasting in York Distillery’s boutique speakeasy that pairs generous gin samples with stories from the distillers—this guide explains what to expect and how to plan your visit.
Speakeasy Sips: An Expert-Guided Gin Tasting in the Heart of York.
Set inside York Distillery’s speakeasy-style space (within Middleton’s Hotel), this guided Gin Tasting delivers generous tasters of the distillery’s core gins, a welcome G&T on arrival and a full serve of your favourite to close—led by in-house experts who weave the histories and production stories into each pour.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Expert-led sampling with a welcome G&T
Sessions begin with a full Gin & Tonic on arrival and move through generous tasters of the distillery’s flagship gins, guided by in-house experts who explain the character of each pour.
Generous tasters and a final full serve
You’ll sample generous measures of core gins during the tasting and finish with a full serve of your preferred gin—an intentional close that lets you toast and savour a chosen favourite.
Boutique speakeasy and lively stories
The tasting unfolds in York Distillery’s relaxed, boutique speakeasy where hosts punctuate each sample with lively histories of gin and the distillery’s approach.
What the day feels like
What the tasting feels like
The hour and three-quarter experience is intimate and conversational: arrive at the distillery’s speakeasy, receive a welcome G&T, then move through guided tasters of the core range while experts tell the backstories behind each spirit; the tasting culminates in a full serve of your chosen gin to finish.
THE TASTING
Expert-led sampling with a welcome G&T
Sessions begin with a full Gin & Tonic on arrival and move through generous tasters of the distillery’s flagship gins, guided by in-house experts who explain the character of each pour.
THE POUR
Generous tasters and a final full serve
You’ll sample generous measures of core gins during the tasting and finish with a full serve of your preferred gin—an intentional close that lets you toast and savour a chosen favourite.
THE SETTING
Boutique speakeasy and lively stories
The tasting unfolds in York Distillery’s relaxed, boutique speakeasy where hosts punctuate each sample with lively histories of gin and the distillery’s approach.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tasting suits—and who should check restrictions.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The guided Gin Tasting runs for 1 hour & 45 minutes.
Sessions meet at York Distillery’s speakeasy space inside Middleton’s Hotel in York.
Alcohol participation is for 18+; a Challenge 25 policy is in place. Non-drinkers may attend from age 16+.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Gin Tasting?
The experience lasts 1 hour & 45 minutes.
Where does the tasting take place?
The tasting is held in York Distillery’s speakeasy-style space within Middleton’s Hotel in York.
What is included in the tasting?
A welcome Gin & Tonic on arrival, guided tastings of the distillery’s core gins with generous measures, and a final full serve of your preferred gin.
Who can participate?
Alcoholic tastings are for those 18 and over; the operator runs a Challenge 25 policy. Non-drinkers may attend from age 16+.
Who runs the tasting?
The Gin Tasting is led by in-house experts at York Distillery.
Is the tasting award-recognised?
The operator is noted as a winner of TripAdvisor Traveller’s Choice awards 2026.