Amazing experience throught our visit. (Distillery tour as a gift) Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Huge amount of knowledge about the history of the site, background about the journey the distillery has had so far and the products they make. Firstly we had a drink, as we arrived early for the tour. Then we had a short talk from one of the owners and founders. Shown the distillery rooms and taken to a tasting room. To sample a number of gins and rums made on site. Then back to the bar for a complimentary drink. Absolutely amazing place. Learnt a lot, including some of the "in house secrets" :-)
The distillery is in very historic, captivating surroundings. Incredible drinks. Lovely friendly staff. Very memorable experience. Basic but clean toilet facilities. Amazingly clean bar area and distillery areas!
Will definitely...
Read moreSuperb visit to the wonderful Portsmouth Distillery. Vince and Giles provided an excellent and informative tour (loved the story of Sophie Wu). Their passion to create world class spirits shines through. This was reinforced when it was time to taste the products of their hard work! The Fort Gin is already a new favourite of mine; the botanicals work beautifully together and I can see myself enjoying this as a sipping gin as well as in a traditional G & T. Despite categorizing myself as a whisky drinker after tasting the 1968 and Cinnibar rums I will be adding these to my drinks cabinet. Really looking forward to tasting the new additions when they are ready. Thanks guys -...
Read moreWe took the opportunity to visit whilst on hollys in Hayling Island. When you arrive you need to use the buźzer to get the gates open as the distillery is on a fort, off limits to the public but maintained by English Heritage. The tour is interesting and informative as you learn about the rum and gins they make. They are the first English Distillery to make from scratch and authentically age a rum for 3 years. You taste the rum and some of the gins obviously and afterwards have a sample of your fave at their bar. And buy some merch as well of course. Disclaimer. The rum is lovely with...
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