Gin Making Experience at Black Cat Distillery in Penrith

Your gin, your recipe, your name on the bottle? We’ll leave the naming to you. Create your own bespoke 70cl bottle of gin at Black Cat Distillery’s Gin School, with gin and tonics to enjoy along the way and a Cumbrian charcuterie and cheese board to tuck into. With a G&T in hand, discover the history of gin, the secrets of distilling and the bewitching story behind the Black Cat name. Then it’s time to get hands-on. Explore a wide variety of botanicals and learn how to combine them into a beautifully balanced recipe. Whether you favour bright citrus, warming spice or delicate floral notes, you’ll have guidance to help you make a gin that suits your taste. Weigh out your ingredients, take charge of your individual copper pot still and watch your creation come to life. While your gin distils, settle in with another G&T and enjoy your Cumbrian charcuterie and cheese board. Once it’s ready, bottle your creation and take home 70cl of your very own craft gin. Serve it to friends, save it for a special occasion or enjoy knowing your next G&T is entirely your own making. A thoughtful gift for a gin lover, a get-together with friends or a well-earned treat for yourself. What’s included? A hands-on gin making workshop at Black Cat Distillery’s Gin School An introduction to gin’s history and the distilling process Guidance on selecting botanicals and balancing your recipe Use of an individual copper pot still Gin and tonics to enjoy during the experience A Cumbrian charcuterie and cheese board Your own bespoke 70cl bottle of gin to take home