GLAMIS GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
A Bothy, Four Seasonal Gins, and the Quiet of Glamis: The Classic Gin Bothy Tasting
A seated, 1.5‑hour tasting at The Bothy Experience in Glamis that pairs four seasonal Gin Bothy pours with a sharing platter and a short video presentation — useful for planning a relaxed, accessible tasting for groups and abstainers.
A Bothy, Four Seasonal Gins, and the Quiet of Glamis: The Classic Gin Bothy Tasting.
Tucked into the historic village of Glamis, the Classic Gin Bothy Tasting offers a warm, stone‑walled refuge where guests can sample four seasonal gins, watch a short presentation about the Bothy story, and linger over a communal platter in intimate tasting rooms. The experience is structured so you can move from tasting to the exhibition and shop, making it as much an introduction to the Bothy range as it is a social occasion.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Four Seasonal Gin Bothy Pours
The tasting showcases four seasonal Gin Bothy flavours presented in a fully seated format with knowledgeable hosts; the calendar changes through the year so each visit can be different.
Cozy, Stone‑Walled Bothy Rooms
Tastings take place in heated bothy tasting rooms with stone floors and thick walls; blankets are available for extra comfort while you sip and chat.
Abstainers and Drivers Welcome
Non‑drinkers and drivers can join the public tasting sessions and receive alternative drinks plus a 5cl mini Gin Bothy bottle with a mixer to take home.
What the day feels like
How the visit feels
This is an intimate, sociable tasting — guests are seated at tables in one of the Bothy’s cosy tasting rooms, welcomed by hosts who lead the tasting and may augment the pours with a short video presentation. Expect about an hour of guided tasting followed by a relaxed 30 minutes to finish food and drinks and to browse the exhibition rooms and larder shop.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tasting suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The full visit is approximately 1.5 hours: around 60 minutes for the guided tasting plus roughly 30 minutes to finish food and drinks and browse the shop and exhibitions. Sessions are available Thursday to Sunday at 12:00 and 15:00.
Check in at The Bothy Experience on Kirkwynd, Glamis, DD8 1RT — staff will direct guests from the Bothy Barn or Larder Shop to the tasting rooms.
Wear warm layers: tasting rooms are heated but have old, thick stone walls and stone floors; blankets are available if you feel chilly.
All public areas are on the ground floor and an accessible toilet is available; assistance dogs are allowed in the tasting rooms. Contact the operator in advance to discuss specific requirements.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What is The Bothy Experience?
The Bothy Experience is the visitor centre and home of the award‑winning Gin Bothy, offering exhibition rooms, a retail shop, and curated tastings; it is not a distillery and there is no guided distillery tour.
Where will the tasting take place?
Tastings are held in the cozy tasting rooms at The Bothy Experience on Kirkwynd in Glamis; guests should check in at the Bothy Barn or Larder Shop on arrival.
Are children allowed to join the tasting?
No — public tastings are strictly for guests aged 18 years and over.
Are dogs allowed in the tasting rooms?
Only assistance dogs are allowed in the tasting rooms; other dogs are welcome in public areas such as the shop, exhibition rooms, and courtyard.
How long should I allow for the experience?
Allow up to 1.5 to 2 hours: the guided tasting is about 60 minutes with an extra 30 minutes to finish food and drinks and explore the shop and exhibitions.
Can I order extra drinks?
Yes — extra drinks are available from a full drinks menu and can be paid for before departure; when necessary additional drinks may be requested to be finished in the courtyard or Bothy Barn so staff can reset tasting rooms.
Is there parking close by?
Yes — free parking is available in Glamis village, with the closest area on Kirkwynd opposite the village café and additional parking near the village square; drop‑offs at the entrance are also possible.