The Spirit of Manchester Distillery.
10-15 Watson St, Manchester M3 4LP, Verenigd Koninkrijk
Manchester Gin 1 of most reward in UK
The Spirit of Manchester Distillery
Every drop of Manchester Gin is distilled here at The Spirit of Manchester Distillery. Come and explore our distillery, taste our award-winning spirits and even become a distiller for the day in our Gin Making Experience.
Voted Manchester’s #1 Thing To Do on TripAdvisor, our fantastic hosts will guide you through spirits tastings and teach you how to make your gin in our Gin School!
IT STARTED WITH A G&T
It began with three words: What you drinking? Jen replied: gin and tonic. On that cold, wet February evening in Manchester, Seb and Jen talked for hours about their hopes and dreams, about travelling, food, and of course, their mutual love of gin.
Two years later, ready to open their own bar, Jen and Seb discovered small-batch gin distillation which ignited the spark that is now Manchester Gin. From their dining room, Seb and Jen started distilling gin 60 litres at a time. Hoping to make 800 bottles a year, they distilled through the night and bottled, labelled and sold by day.
They went on to make 25,000 bottles from their dining room, which won a Gold at the Spirit Masters for micro-distillery. Now, just three years later, owned 50/50 between Seb and Jen, the Spirit of Manchester Distillery is a state-of-the-art distillery capable of producing a million bottles a year.
SIGNATURE Manchester Gin.
One of the most awarded gins in the country; made with local dandelion and burdock root and ten other specially sourced botanicals including orange, lemon, liquorice and ground almond.
NOSE
Good round citrus notes with a classic Juniper undertone.
PALATE
An initial citrus and juniper taste that develops into a depth of flavour underpinned by Dandelion and Burdock root.
FINISH
A smooth creamy finish with a delicate sweetness from liquorice.
RASPBERRY INFUSED Manchester Gin.
A delicately sweet gin that is perfect for a refreshing G&T. Our “Pink Manchester Gin” has a subtle aroma of the sweetest raspberries and an unmistakable soft pink hue.
NOSE
An unmistakable raspberry aroma with a trace of fresh citrus and aromatic juniper.
PALATE
A sweet yet subtle raspberry flavour, underpinned by a clear gin character.
FINISH
A slight floral tone is followed by our signature smooth finish.
WILD SPIRIT Manchester Gin.
A creamy, savoury gin with complex herbaceous notes. Inspired by walks through the woodlands of Manchester; we’ve taken out the citrus and sweeter notes from our Signature gin and instead used sage, thyme, orris and lemon balm.
NOSE
Subtle eucalyptus gives way to fresh pine and floral orris.
PALATE
Smooth sage is followed by warming, earthy Dandelion and Burdock.
FINISH
Aromatic juniper and spice leads into a classic crisp finish.
OVERBOARD Manchester Gin.
Our take on Navy Strength gin is a more intense version of our Signature blend. Cut at an impressive 57%, this is a delicious and vibrant gin, full of flavour and character. The higher ABV amplifies the citrus and intensifies the aromatic juniper.
NOSE
Vivid juniper and pine is met with fragrant citrus notes.
PALATE
A smooth liquorice start beautifully develops into a burst of lemon and orange.
FINISH
A surprisingly sweet finish with a hint of warming spice.
HAÇIENDA Manchester Gin.
This award-winning collaboration brings together two Manchester institutions: new and old. This is a fresh, lively gin that celebrates the city’s musical legacy.
NOSE
A burst of fresh lime and a baritone of juniper.
PALATE
Electrically charged zingy lemon and lime harmonise with a sherbet freshness and warming cassia.
FINISH
Spice from grains of paradise give a perfectly dry finish.
For gin lovers:
DISTILLERY TOUR AND GUIDED TASTING
45 mins | £30 per person
A guided tour and tasting to give you an insight into our distillery life.
We’ll take you on a tour of the distillery to give you an insight into what we’re so passionate about. With every part of our production done in-house, you’ll see first-hand what goes into making one of the most awarded gins in the country.
After this, we’ll guide you through sampling our gins to understand our flavour profiles and help you decide which your favourite is.
This Distillery Experience is also available as our Sunday Funday Experience which is available with our delicious roast dinner after your experience for just an additional £15 per-person.
WHAT YOU’LL GET:
- G&T on arrival
- Tutored tasting of four of our gins
- Guided tour of our distillery
- 10% off any shop purchases
For groups of 7 or more, please contact bookings@manchestergin.co.uk.
Distillery guests will get 10% off their bill in our bar and restaurant Three Little Words when dining from the a la carte.
For gin connoisseurs
GIN-MAKING EXPERIENCE – MAKE YOUR OWN GIN
2.5hrs | £95 per person
Join us for a fully immersive distillery tour and gin-making experience.
With a gin and tonic in hand, we’ll give you an insight into how we started, take you on a tour of our distillery and explain our production process to really give you a feel for our distillery life. We’ll then take you on a guided tasting of our gins to help you understand your palette, discover the styles of gin you prefer and also your favourite botanicals.
You’re then ready to learn the art of distilling gin. You’ll be guided through choosing your own botanicals, weighing each of them and finally distilling your own unique bottle to take home.
We’ll also give you an insight into what has made this incredible city so spectacular, by looking into some of the key events that have shaped not only this city, but the country too.
WHAT YOU’LL GET:
- G&T on arrival plus another during your experience
- Guided tour of our distillery
- A session in gin school
- Everything you need to make your own 700ml gin
- A bottle of your own gin to take home
- Tutored tasting of each of our gins
- 10% off any shop purchases
For groups of 7 or more, please contact bookings@manchestergin.co.uk.
Distillery guests will get 10% off their bill in our bar and restaurant Three Little Words when dining from the a la carte menu.
For the experimental
GIN-MAKING FOR TWO
2.5 HOURS | £135
Firstly join us for a guided tour & tasting in our distillery followed by a gin-making experience with someone you love.
You’ll be greeted with a gin & tonic upon arrival, we’ll then give you an insight into the art of distillation, take you on a tour of our distillery and explain our production process to really give you a feel for our distillery life, passion and our the love story behind our distillery. We’ll then take you on a guided tasting of our gins to help you understand your palette, discover new styles and types of gin you prefer and also your favourite botanicals for the perfect pairing.
You’re then ready to become a Master Distiller for the day. You’ll be guided through choosing your own botanicals together, weighing each of them and finally distilling your own unique bottle to take home. Please note, Gin Making for Two allows you to take home one bottle between two people.
This Distillery Experience is also available as our Sunday Funday Experience which is available with our delicious roast dinner after your experience for just an additional £30.
WHAT YOU’LL GET:
- G&T each on arrival
- Guided tour of our distillery
- A session in the gin school
- Everything you need to make your own gin together
- One bottle of your own 700ml gin to take home between two people
- Tutored tasting of each of our gins
- 10% off any shop purchases
For groups of 7 or more, please contact bookings@manchestergin.co.uk.
Distillery guests will get 10% off their bill in our bar and restaurant Three Little Words when dining from the a la carte menu.
For the adventurous
TASTE THE DISTILLERY
45 minutes to an hour | £30 per person
A guided tour and tasting of our spirits with an insight into the distillery life.
Your experience will begin with a drink of your choice upon arrival, ranging from rum, vodka and gin, followed by a tour and insight into the art of distillation and our passion for spirits. The tour will continue with a tasting of our award-winning spirits which include; One-Eyed Rebel Spiced Rum, Sphere English Vodka, Forty-Five Vermouth, our abSINthe – and, of course, a couple of Manchester Gin samples thrown in for good measure.
You will also get to know about the history behind them and explore new flavour profiles. This experience is perfect if you’re ready to expand your palette, if you’d like to join our tasting & tour but you like more than just gin, or if you’d just like to join us again for a new experience!
WHAT YOU’LL GET
- A drink of your choice from our range of distillery spirits upon arrival.
- A tutored tasting of six of our award-winning spirits.
- A guided tour of our distillery with an insight into the art & our love for distilling.
- 10% off in the distillery shop & our bar, Three Little Words
For groups of 7 or more, please contact bookings@manchestergin.co.uk.
Distillery guests will get 10% off their bill in our bar and restaurant Three Little Words when dining from the a la carte menu.
GIVE SOMEONE THE MANCHESTER GIN EXPERIENCE
Starting from £30
The perfect gift for the gin-lover in your life. Choose from our experiences as a gift or if you’ve not yet decided on a date:
- Gin-Making Experience
- Distillery Tour & Guided Tasting
Simply choose the experience you wish to give as a gift, or book without deciding on a date. When you or the recipient comes to pay, you can choose your date as usual, and use the gift voucher in place of payment.
Please read our gift voucher T&Cs before purchasing.
GIN-MAKING EXPERIENCE
2.5-3 hours | £95
Valid from January 2022
DISTILLERY TOUR & GUIDED TASTING
45 mins – 1 hour | £30
Don’t have a date? No worries. Simply choose the Gift Voucher tab instead of Tours; you or the recipient can redeem the voucher within 365 days of purchase.
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