Whisky · LONDON WHISKY TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend who likes a dram: 4 london whisky tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
At Laverstoke Mill near Winchester, you’ll make a G&T at the Turbine Bar, watch a short film, and tour Bombay Sapphire’s glasshouses and Botanical Room with a host. Learn about ten botanicals, vapour infusion, and the site’s Victorian buildings before ending with a cocktail.
“Value for money, and interesting experience. Option of non alcoholic drink was nice. Could've shown Around more stuff.”
Meet your English-speaking guide at Buffalo Trace Distillery London for a 45-minute tasting in Covent Garden. You’ll hear how bourbon is made, taste Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Sazerac Rye, and Bourbon Cream, then finish with a Buffalo and Ginger pour. Martin, Eliza, Nas, and other guides are praised for making the session friendly and easy to follow.
“I recently attended a bourbon tasting with my partner, and it was an excellent experience. Although I personally don’t have much connection with whiskies, I truly appreciated the detailed explanation about the origin, production process, and unique characteristics of bourbon. We had the chance to taste Buffalo bourbon, and I was pleasantly surprised by its flavor smooth, subtle, and very easy to drink, with wonderfully balanced notes on the palate. The prices at the shop are quite reasonable, and the quality-to-price ratio is absolutely fair. Many thanks to Martin, our guide on this journey, for making the experience both informative and enjoyable. M&M”
In Covent Garden, an English-speaking guide such as Eliza or April leads you through Buffalo Trace bourbon, from White Dog Mash #1 and Buffalo Trace Bourbon to Eagle Rare and E.H. Taylor Small Batch. The one-hour tasting ends with a small Buffalo Trace Old Fashioned. Groups are limited to 10, and participants must be 18 or older.
“April was very knowledgeable, personable, and lots of fun. Highly recommend!”
Start at noon near Borough Market with a guide and VOX headset, explore two hours of British and international food stalls, then take the Tube to Beefeater Gin Distillery in Kennington. You will learn how herbs shape gin, taste Beefeater samples, and finish near Kennington Tube Station. Lunch and transit cost extra.
“Our tour guide Peter was great. You need to find a NEW meeting place. Nobody could direct us to it. Luckily as we walked past Peter, he asked us if we were on the tour. The Burroghs Market Place is quite interesting. However it sounded like thRead more”
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