Nose the Botanicals
Step up to our apothecary wall and blend from over twenty botanicals — juniper, coriander, angelica, cardamom, citrus peels and wild-foraged herbs from the Sussex hedgerows.
A Sussex Gin School
Craft your own gin, from botanical to bottle.
Spend a day with our master distillers in the Workshop Barn at Dedbest Distillery - developing, creating and distilling a 700ml bottle of gin built around your own recipe.
Welcome to
The Distillers Workshop
Tucked into an old timber barn on the edge of the South Downs, The Distillers Workshop is an alcohol school with a difference. We believe distillation is best understood with your hands on the copper, your nose in the juniper, and a glass of something cold on the bench beside you.
Every class is intimate - no more than 8 stills - and led by distillers who have spent years mastering the craft. You won't leave with just a bottle, you'll leave with a unique gin that is unmistakably yours.
- Classes
- 4
- per month
- Botanicals
- 24+
- to choose from
- Bottle
- 700ml
- to take home
The Distillers Workshop
Three hours as a distiller. A gin you'll boast about for a lifetime.
Our masterclass walks you through the full craft of making gin - from raw botanicals to a waxed bottle with some laughs on the way. Great people, great spirits and an honest love of juniper.
Distil on Copper
Charge your own 3-litre copper still, introduce heat and make the cuts from your run under the guidance of our master distillers.
Bottle & Label
Dilute your spirit to strength, then name and label your spirit before wax-sealing the 700ml bottle of gin that is entirely your own.
What's included
Your day at the workshop
A proper welcome with a G&T, a guided nosing of our botanical wall, your own copper still for the evening, a selection of snacks on the distillery terrace if the weather is nice, or in the cosy distillery on the wetter colder days. With another seasonal drink and of course - a bottle of your own gin to take home.
- ◆ Welcome G&T
- ◆ Botanical masterclass
- ◆ Your own still
- ◆ Unique recipe
- ◆ Selection of snacks
- ◆ Gin Quiz
- ◆ Seasonal cocktail
- ◆ Bottling & waxing
- ◆ Handwritten Label
- ◆ 700ml bottle
Before you book
A few considerations.
A handful of things worth knowing before you join us at the workshop.
Age 18+ only
We are only able to accommodate guests over the age of 18.
Length of experience
The experience lasts around 2.5 – 3 hours. We suggest booking taxis for 9.30pm.
A working distillery
Our gin school is located at our working distillery, please wear sensible shoes.
Allergens
Please be aware that we do not operate an allergen-free environment.
Booking fee
We use a third party to manage our calendar, they charge a booking fee for this service. The Distillers Workshop do not receive any of this fee.
Reservations
Pull up a stool at the still.
Stills are limited and our classes book up quickly. Check availability below and we'll confirm your place within 24 hours.
Reserve your bench
Book a Gin School Class
We will shortly be taking bookings for our Gin school experience. If you want to be the first to know, please fill out our form and we will get in contact as soon as bookings go live. We can't wait to see you at our gorgeous distillery soon!
◆ Includes a 700ml bottle of your own bespoke flavoured gin
◆ G&T on arrival, cocktails throughout and distillers snacks
◆ Gift vouchers available