Seasonal Events
Burns Night: A Toasting to the Bard!
Join us for an evening of traditional festivities for Burn's Night. Enjoy delicious drams, address to the haggis, and craft your own poem inspired by the Bard himself.
Included in this workshop are 3 drams of our Scotch Whisky collection paired with haggis and other nibbles.
Saturday 25th January
Price: £25
Duration: 1 hour
Pickering's Gin Speakeasy: Cocktails of the Twenties
Whisper the secret password and slip through the hidden entrance of an exclusive bar, where the atmosphere is electric with the sounds of smooth jazz and the clinking of vintage glassware.
Included in this experience is 2 full strength cocktails or mocktails. We also have. a costume and accessory box for you to embrace the 1920s!
Availability: First Saturday of the month
Price: £22 - £28
Duration: 1 hour
Tours and Tastings
Pickering's Gin Jolly & Distillery Tour
Discover Edinburgh's hidden gem distillery! You'll discover the story behind our award-winning Pickering's Gin and marvel at our many quirky Ginventions, like our Martini Maker. You'll see our production spaces, and the learn the processes behind making our delicious small batch gin.
Included in this tour is a Pickering's G&T, 4 neat samples of gin, and a 5cl bottle to take home.
Availability: Wed/Thu/Fri/Sat/Sun
Price: £15 - £25
Duration: 1 hour
Whisky Tasting: Flavours & Folklore
Discover how each whisky in our The Broody Hen collection reflect a bit of Scottish culture and tradition. While sipping on delicious drams you'll learn how history shaped this spirit and its land.
Included in this experience is 4 full drams of The Broody Hen Scotch Blend, 10-year-old Single Malt, Sherry Cask Blended Malt and Islay Peat Blended Malt.
Availability: Friday and Saturday
Price: £15 - £25
Duration: 1 hour
Pickering's Gin Chronicles: Quinine to Cocktails
Starting off with a tour of our hand-built distillery, you'll see how we make our small batch gin following our original recipe from Bombay. Then, discover the fascinating origins of gin and how it shaped communities, while you indulge of on two deliciously crafted cocktails.
Included in this tour is a Pickering's G&T, a classic cocktail, 4 neat samples of our gins, and a surprise goodie bag to take home.
Availability: Thu/Fri/Sat/Sun
Price: £30
Duration: 90 minutes
Masterclasses & Workshops
Cheese & Cocktail Masterclass
Our masterclass is a fabulous sensory journey where you'll be mixing up your very own cocktails whilst learning about their history and origin. Each cocktail is paired with a stunning selection of Scottish cheeses.
Included in this masterclass is 3 full strength Pickering's Gin cocktails and a selection platter of local cheeses.
Availability: Saturday and Sunday
Price: £50
Duration: 2 hours
Cocktail Craft Masterclass
Join us for an immersive cocktail masterclass at our historic distillery. You'll explore a different array of spirits, ranging from rich whiskies to artisanal gins, and create a cocktail with each spirit.
Included in this masterclass are three full strength cocktails and snacks.
Availability: Friday and Saturday
Price: £35
Duration: 1 hour
Food and Drink Pairing Experiences
The Scottish Explorer: A Selection of Local Produce
In this experience you'll taste a selection of the finest local produce while you sip on drams of exquisite scotch whisky, and locally made beers and gins.
Included in this experience is a platter of local meats, fish, and cheese. 2 Whiskies, 2 Gins and 2 schooners (2/3 pints).
Availability: Friday and Saturday
Price: £55
Duration: 90 minutes
Barrel & Brew: A Local Beer & Whisky Pairing
Embark on a journey of flavours with our exclusive Beer and Whisky Pairing Experience, where the art of brewing meets the craftsmanship of distilling.
Included in this pairing are 3 scotch whiskies and 3 schooners (2/3 pints).
Availability: Saturday
Price: £30
Duration: 1 hour
Whisky & Doughnut Pairing
Have a sweet tooth and a love for whisky? This is the perfect pairing for you! We've partnered up with local Edinburgh doughnut connoisseurs Considerit, to showcase exquisite Scotch Whiskies that marry with the flavours of mouth-watering doughnuts.
Included in this pairing is a flight of 3 scotch whiskies and doughnut tasters to pair with each drink.
Availability: Sundays
Price: £30
Duration: 1 hour
Our tour teams hours are Thursday - Sunday: 11am - 7pm.
Our distillery shop is open the following:
Monday - Wednesday: 10am - 5pm
Thursday - Sunday: 11am - 7pm
Our distillery is located within Summerhall Arts venue, (formerly the Dick Vet School of the University of Edinburgh), in Central Edinburgh on the corner of the Meadows.
Your tour guide will collect you inside at The Royal Dick Pub or in the Reception Hall. Please ask at reception if you are unsure where to go.
Yes! Please get in touch with our tours team for any private tour enquiries via tours@summerhalldistillery.com
Yes we have gift vouchers for our tours. You can purchase them here.
Our Gin Jolly, The Roaring 20's (Gin Cocktails), and Whisky Tasting & Tales Experiences are accessible. Our other tours have stairs with no lift accessibility.
Due to health and safety regulations pets are not allowed in the production area or distillery shop. Guide dogs are allowed in the distillery shop only.
Children over the age of 12 are welcome on our Gin Jolly with a non-drinker ticket.
Yes, on our Gin Jolly, Roaring 20's, and Whisky Tasting & Tales experiences.