Evolution of Gin and Underground Gin Tasting in Edinburgh | 1hr

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More than just a gin tasting - this is about the Evolution of Gin! On this experience you'll follow the journey of gin from its origins to the modern spirit we know and love. Your guide will lead you through the different flavours, explain the history of gin, and suggest which mixers to add to the (4) gins you will sample - the mixing is left up to you so you can have it as strong or as delicate as you'd like! Held in The Lost Close, this is an area of Edinburgh that was buried underneath the old prison building until it was uncovered in 2018, a space that only we have access to, and there's nowhere else like it in the city!
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Mixers! 3 different mixers are provided, so you can mix to your own preferred tastes
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4 very different gin's from the history of gin's changing flavours
Gin! This underground gin tasting is an adventure through the evolution of gin, from the beginnings of distillation's history, to the great modern Scottish gins. Hosted in our unique underground venue, The Lost Close, you'll sample 4 very different gins, mixed to your tastes, tied in to the stories that our expert guides will recount. The space was once the first purpose built bank in Scotland, then converted into a prison, before finally being lost for years, and only uncovered in the past few years, making it Edinburghs most recently discovered underground venue! There's nowhere quite like it. Your guide will meet you upstairs and lead you underground for the show!
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John's Coffee House & Tavern, Parliament Square, Edinburgh Scotland, United Kingdom, GB, EH1 1RF

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The meeting point is OUTSIDE of John's Coffee House & Tavern. Just off the Royal Mile, behind St Giles Cathedral on Parliament Square. We'll head underground from there.
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This experience ends at the meeting point.

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Resort63025054387September 2026 • TripAdvisor
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We learned, sipped and laughed.

A great activity for gin lovers! We learned, sipped and laughed. Thank you for a memorable experience.

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Response from ViatorOctober 01, 2026

Hello, Thank you for your lovely review. We're delighted to hear that the Evolution of Gin Tasting was such a memorable experience and that it offered the perfect blend of learning, laughter, and great gin. Sharing the stories behind Scotland’s gin heritage in our unique underground setting is something we're passionate about, so it's wonderful to know you enjoyed the journey. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another taste of Edinburgh’s hidden history. Slainte, The Lost Close Team

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judithhZ9277PISeptember 2026 • TripAdvisor
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Gin tasting in amazing location

What a fab experience. Haley was an excellent guide & she really knew her stuff. Was really interesting to hear the history of gin in an amazing location. Well worth a visit !

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DayTrip48381224919September 2026 • TripAdvisor
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Incredible experience

I had a great experience with Mark who was knowledgeable and really nice person. He showed is four different gin bottles and talked over historical references. Loved the whole experience.

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Response from ViatorSeptember 17, 2026

Thank you for joining us for a gin-filled journey beneath Edinburgh’s Old Town. We’re delighted to hear that Mark’s knowledge and passion helped bring the stories behind each spirit to life, weaving together Edinburgh’s rich history and Scotland’s gin heritage. It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed both the tasting and the unique atmosphere of our hidden underground space. Slainte, The Lost Close Team

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738stewartkSeptember 2026 • TripAdvisor
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Worth it

Ash was a fantastic host who explained the evolution gin with great enthusiasm

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VizwhizzAugust 2026 • TripAdvisor
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Wonderful Gin experience

Hayley was a fantastic guide, a wonderful experience I would highly recommend this, also the tavern above, very friendly & comfortable.

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