Silverstone Distillery
Silverstone Distillery
Silverstone Distillery
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- Craig J43 contributionsGin SchoolGin school for 2 which was a gift. A great experience over 3 hours which included distilling our own gins, bottomless gin tasting of various gins sold on site and a lovely lunch. Excellent day, highly recommended. Friendly and informative staff too.Visited December 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 16 December 2023
- Rebecca HTowcester, United Kingdom1 contributionA gin-separation in gin masterclassesWoweee. What can I say. What a fab experience. I walked in with a friend to be greeted by the lovely Maddie with a gin in hand to greet us. We were whisked upstairs to the most beautiful set up for our gin masterclass with Joe. Joe is a master in his craft. Personable and professional with a unique knowledge across the history of gin, flavours, and the science behind the perfect tipple, you are guided through a full immersive gin-sperience. A fabulous lunch spread to boot with an array of gin cocktails along the way, I cannot think of a better date with gin whether you are a beginner or a regular gin expert. Thank you Joe and Maddie for a wonderful experience. I will bring everyone back to this NN12 gem!!Visited December 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 30 December 2023
- Deanna M1 contributionWonderful Silverstone experienceWonderfully informative and fun experience, went with my boyfriend and really enjoyed creating a unique bottle of gin each. Loved that for every ingredient we wanted to try we were given great advice and science knowledge to decide which ingredients and amounts worked best. Despite the unlimited gin and tonics still went home with a delightful 70cl bottle of gin 😂 and the charcuterie spread was delicious. Thank you so much for a lovely time, would highly recommend.Visited January 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 6 January 2024
- Queen of Roasts6 contributions"Gin Academy Adventures: A Day as the Master Distiller at Silverstone Distillery"January stays refreshingly wet with the gift of gin! Unwrapping a festive surprise from one of my friends led me to the Silverstone Distillery Gin School at the Bell Plantation Garden Centre & Café! What better way to spend a Saturday than unlocking the secrets of gin making in a fully tutored experience from owner Joe Mayhew! From crafting my own gin with a mini copper still to enjoying a gin-soaked day complete with laughter and a fantastic lunch – this experience is a tonic for any spirit enthusiast. Highly recommend for a gin-tastic time! 🍸🤍🫶🏽 Bottoms up! ✌🏽Visited January 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 6 January 2024
- Mark S8 contributionsOne of the best experiences we have ever done!A fantastic Gin School experience, informative, fun, and a bit boozy…but in a good way. This really is a great 3/4hours…you will not be disappointed. My only observation would be to ensure you send a communication out a few days before advising of the address, meeting times, dress code etc…one of the best experiences we have ever done!Visited January 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 6 January 2024
- Dave LNorthampton, United Kingdom5 contributionsFabulous Gin Distillery Experience…!! 😃I had a really great time. Joe was really informative, relaxed and good fun. Learning the basics was really interesting and who can complain at glasses of Gin during and taking a Bottle home. Thankyou very much…!! 👏🏻Visited January 2024Travelled soloWritten 13 January 2024
- smazz265 contributionsA must do!!What a fantastic event. You are welcomed and made to feel at home from the moment you walk through the door. The set up is fantastic and well designed. There is plenty of room but is kept intimate. A wide variety of botanicals to choose from or two set recipes if you don't feel adventurous. The owner took us through the history of Gin so at no point was their ever a dip in pace. We had a rustic lunch (cheese, crackers, bread, pork pies, chutney etc). Also unlimited gin and tonic is just fantastic. The distilling process is well explained and just fantastic fun! Would highly recommend and will book to do it again.Visited January 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 13 January 2024
- AllostockDancerCheshire, United Kingdom36 contributionsGreat event! Very interesting too. The host was incredibly knowledgeableVery interesting experience which included bottomless GnT, and your own bottle of gin at the end! What’s more to want. It was a team building event with work. We also learnt to distill our own gin, choose the ingredients and watch it bubble! There was a superb cold meat and cheese sharing platter while the gin was distilling. Perfect day!Visited January 2024Travelled on businessWritten 24 January 2024
- Veronica PNorthampton, United Kingdom27 contributionsGreat day out in Towcester!Absolutely amazing experience. Joe and Mandy were a great time and we learnt so much from Joe. Really felt like I’d been to ‘school’ for the day! The gin tasted delicious and I am really pleased with how it all turned out! Thank you very much!Visited February 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 3 February 2024
- HazelTowcester, United Kingdom15 contributionsGin SchoolWe attended the gin school today and had a fabulous time. We started by enjoying a gin and tonic then headed up to create our own gins. Joe was very informative and helpful, the atmosphere was fun and relaxed and the complimentary gin and tonics were free flowing. We were taken Step by step through the process, chose our own botanicals and produced our own gin. Lunch was provided too which was lovely. The whole experience was just perfect. Thanks to Joe and Maddie for such a fabulous day, we both loved it.Visited March 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 16 March 2024
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Sam T
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Jun 2021 • Friends
I was lucky enough to attend one of the Gin School Events where you get to create your own gin from scratch.
The whole event was brilliant - Joe is a master distiller in the making who really knows his stuff and was able to give clear instructions on the distilling process whilst also remaining an entertaining and engaging host. The set up of the venue is intimate and comfortable and the equipment was clean and well prepared.
I thoroughly recommend for a good weekend activity - our bottle of gin will certainly be enjoyed for a few weeks to come!
The whole event was brilliant - Joe is a master distiller in the making who really knows his stuff and was able to give clear instructions on the distilling process whilst also remaining an entertaining and engaging host. The set up of the venue is intimate and comfortable and the equipment was clean and well prepared.
I thoroughly recommend for a good weekend activity - our bottle of gin will certainly be enjoyed for a few weeks to come!
Written 22 July 2021
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Thank you so taking the time to review our brand new Gin School. We're so glad you enjoyed yourself at the distillery and to hear that you would recommend us too! Hope to have you back with us soon for more spirited fun.
Written 2 September 2021
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lucyandsam577
42 contributions
Jul 2021 • Couples
Visited recently for a gin school event - the whole experience was brilliant. The venue is intimate and comfortable in a beautiful setting and it was so interesting finding out more about the gin making process. Most importantly, the end product was delicious. Highly recommend for couples, friends or colleagues for an activity a little out of the ordinary!
Written 28 July 2021
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Thank you so much for your kind words and recommendation. We're so glad you enjoyed yourself (and the gin!) and hope to see you back with us again soon.
Written 2 September 2021
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Fiona P
Rugby, UK37 contributions
Sept 2022 • Friends
Overall a fantastic day out, one we we will remember! We were treated to a gin school class from our children knowing how much we love gin! This far exceeded my expectation of the day. A warm friendly welcome. We learnt alot about the distillation process, and obviously distilled our very own gin! We had a bottom less glass for the whole day! Sampling what ever we wanted from the bar! Then there was the lunch, well so good with freshly baked artisan breads from the local bakery. A selection of cheeses, sausage rolls and crudités all so beautifully displayed.
We came away with 2 small bottles of gin and Drank the rest of our distill. Note most participants had a full 700ml + we decided to go Navy strength so had less more concentrated alcohol content!
The setting was just so lovely too, tucked away in Silverstone village.
Would I do this again, yes absolutely!! But only if I get a lift!
We came away with 2 small bottles of gin and Drank the rest of our distill. Note most participants had a full 700ml + we decided to go Navy strength so had less more concentrated alcohol content!
The setting was just so lovely too, tucked away in Silverstone village.
Would I do this again, yes absolutely!! But only if I get a lift!
Written 19 September 2022
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Wow!
What a fantastic review!
Thank you so much for joining us and taking the time to write this review Fiona! We are over the moon to hear that you enjoyed your time with us. We love to hear feedback, especially when we exceed the expectations of our guests!
We would love to see you at the distillery again so please make sure you are following us on social media to hear about what we have coming up. Let's hope you can find that lift! :)
Written 20 September 2022
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Dolphduncan
Glasgow, UK423 contributions
Aug 2022 • Friends
Fantastic Bar and Staff for Moto GP Weekend. Second year staying in Silverstone and we always pop into this wonderful place which is up a lane just up from the town square. They primarily sell gin and vodka which they make themselves but now have a selection of beers. Staff are top notch. Surprisingly quieter this year but we still loved it. Oh the food truck was amazing
Written 7 August 2022
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Hi there.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such fantastic feedback. We will certainly pass on your incredible comments to our bar team.
Numbers were down significantly at the circuit for this year's MotoGP so we really appreciate you coming to see us here at the distillery. We had such a great time and love welcoming race goers to our little piece of Silverstone.
We hope you will come and see us again next time you are in the area. Please do give us a follow on social media to find out what is coming up.
Thanks again!
Written 20 September 2022
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Sinéad A
London, UK2 contributions
Feb 2023 • Friends
We held a private event at the Silverstone Distillery and it couldn't have gone better. The space is stunning, the bar exceptionally well stocked (homemade gins are delicious and unique), and the grazing platters were generous and beautifully arranged. Nothing was too much trouble for Joe (be it dietary options, tea/coffee service, last minute questions), and our guests all had a wonderful time. Highly recommend for a smoothly run, successful event with great management. Thank you!
Written 7 February 2023
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Fiona G
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Feb 2023 • Couples
Amazing afternoon spent learning about making gin, Steve & Sue were very knowledgeable and helped us throughout to make a very drinkable gin. Graze board was fabulous with plenty of food for everyone. Plenty of their own gin was offeres to taste throughout the workshop, will definitely recommend it to friends and colleagues. Thank you both for a fabulous Friday afternoon.
Written 17 February 2023
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Stuart B
United Kingdom4 contributions
Mar 2024 • Solo
Order 11466 - I bought a 50s Club bottle of gin for my friends 50th Birthday, on 18 Mar on 2-3 day dispatch; sufficient time for delivery. I sent 3 emails following it up and 6 days later no dispatch and no answers to my emails. I have had to purchase another bottle from a shop to meet the birthday on Monday 24th. Poor customer care, poor communications and nil on delivery! Don't buy here!
Written 23 March 2024
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Ben CK
Corby, UK8 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
An amazing, fun and informative afternoon making and sampling a range of gins. The host was fabulous and really knew her stuff. If you’re in Silverstone then you should check out this beautiful distillery and the lovely folk who run it.
Written 3 June 2023
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Richard H
4 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
This experience was fantastic. The host was so warm and welcoming and made the day fun and interesting. The gin kept flowing the food was lovely and I would recommend this experience to everyone to try. Truly truly truly an amazing day, thankyou.
Written 4 May 2023
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Maldivebabe
Buckinghamshire, UK977 contributions
Jan 2023
If Carlsberg (or should I say distilleries) made Saturdays…..this was just perfect.
Had the best Gin school day at this fabulous place hosted by our ‘gin teacher’ and founder of the distillery: Joe and it was the the right mix of learning, fun, drinking, eating & distilling. We felt so welcome and the bar/distillery is absolutely stunning.
We were a group of 8 ladies and there were 4 others taking part so it’s a small number which was great. The lunch was delicious and plentiful, some G&T’s included to drink as we created our own bespoke gin to take home and the conversation relaxed and all of our (many) questions answered.
Highly recommended and would love to pop back in the summer to enjoy a drink or two outside😁
Had the best Gin school day at this fabulous place hosted by our ‘gin teacher’ and founder of the distillery: Joe and it was the the right mix of learning, fun, drinking, eating & distilling. We felt so welcome and the bar/distillery is absolutely stunning.
We were a group of 8 ladies and there were 4 others taking part so it’s a small number which was great. The lunch was delicious and plentiful, some G&T’s included to drink as we created our own bespoke gin to take home and the conversation relaxed and all of our (many) questions answered.
Highly recommended and would love to pop back in the summer to enjoy a drink or two outside😁
Written 15 January 2023
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Thanks so much for the fantastic comments. We really work hard to get the right mix of fun and education into our gin school sessions so I am very happy that you felt that came across on the day. We look forward to seeing you again in the summer. You'll love our summer cocktails in the sunshine!
Written 26 January 2023
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