Since 1571, when William Slingsby discovered the unique properties of the natural spring water from the Tewit Well in Harrogate, discerning individuals have sought out the picturesque Yorkshire town to restore body, mind and soul by relaxing, indulging and socialising. Slingsby did things differently, thought differently and had a vision that others considered to be extraordinary or even, a little odd; he epitomised the Spirit of Harrogate and we are proud that our unique London Dry Gin bears his name.

We are passionate about our unique interpretation and meticulous design and place the sophisticated consumer at the very heart of our thoughts. Our Master Distiller has over 30 years of experience developing his expertise in producing London Dry Gin. For him, no detail is ever too small as he sets to work with the 100-year old copper still and the finest ingredients.

The key ingredients are hand-grown local plants that are synonymous with the beautiful and restorative nature of Harrogate. These are complemented with water drawn from the world famous Harrogate aquifer, pure single grain spirit and a handful of the finest ingredients sourced from around the world. All are expertly brought together and hand finished in North Yorkshire.

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A LITTLE DIFFERENT?

Look no further than our unique Gin Experiences at the Spirit of Harrogate store. We offer three private tasting packages for you to choose from: The Spirit of Gin, The Cocktail Master and Just the Tonic.

Each experience includes a range of activities such as gin tasting, where you will sample our very own Slingsby Gin as well as over 80 other different gins we have in store, mixology lessons and a chance to learn about the history of gin plus a range of extras for you to enjoy.

THE SPIRIT OF GIN

Sit back, drink in hand, whilst we take you through the fascinating history of gin, right back to original gin styles and tastes, the London gin craze of the 18th century and how gin has developed today.

You’ll also enjoy a demonstration by our brilliant mixologists on how to make our Slingsby Signature Serve and get a chance to make some lovely cocktails for yourself!

Package includes 4 drinks per guest, gin tasters and canapés (10-16 guests) £40 per person

THE COCKTAIL MASTER

Take a class with our mixologists and master a few cocktail classics as well as some of our unique concoctions.

We’ll share all of our top tips on creating the best cocktails and some fun facts to impress your friends with.

Package includes 4 drinks per guest, gin tasters and canapés (10-16 guests) £40 per person
 
JUST THE TONIC

The other half of a G&T, tonic is the less celebrated partner in this classic drink. Yet to create the perfect G&T, you’ve got to find the right one.

In this experience, you’ll discover the history of tonic and its medicinal uses. Let our experts guide you through the tonic flavour wheel to find the perfect tonic for you. With over 30 different tonics in store, there are plenty to choose from.

The experience ends with a lesson on tonic cocktails and you’ll have the chance to make your own.
Package includes 4 tonic-based drinks per guest, gin tasters and canapés (10-16 guests) £40 per person
 
OPEN SESSIONS

We also offer open sessions on alternate Friday evenings and Saturday afternoons for those who would like to attend ‘The Spirit of Gin’ experience but do not have a party of 10 people or more.
Friday night sessions are 6.30pm – 9pm and Saturday sessions are 2pm – 4.30pm.
Includes a history of gin talk, 4 drinks per guest, gin tasters and canapés £40 per person.
Whether you are local to the area, visiting Harrogate or simply curious about what it is we offer, then this is perfect for you!

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