Oddly, the Szechuan peppercorns didn’t stand out the way I thought they would– the regular peppercorns in the first infusion were actually more obvious. Let me know in the comments what you think of the finished product, how you modified the recipes, or what homemade gin recipes you’ve come up with yourself. We offer, make your own rum or gin experiences at the Spirit of Wales Distillery for 1 or 2 people using a copper pot still. While most ‘proper’, commercial gin makers extract the flavours from botanicals through distillation, it is possible to make gin at home by simply ‘steeping’ the plants, herbs or spices you want to use in the base spirit. Your craft gin kit is presented in a beautiful kraft gift box and includes a step-by-step gin making guide, making it an excellent gift for someone special, or as a treat for yourself.

At this point, if I had to do a pie chart of the spirits in all my homemade cocktails, gin would be the biggest slice of the pie. Enjoy some time out with our range of Welsh Cocktails to help you create the perfect vibe this weekend. Some of the most commonly used gin botanicals (after juniper) are coriander seed, angelica root, citrus peel and cinnamon – but feel free to raid the spice cabinet and herb garden. With this Expert Gin Maker’s Kit, you can craft your own blend of gin at home from a humble bottle of vodka (not included). This hand-crafted artisan gin kit contains the ingredients and instructions to transform a bottle of vodka into your own blend of compound gin.Group tasting events make really fun team building activities and are great way to spend time with family and friends. We also use different external services like Google Webfonts, Google Maps, and external Video providers. We’ve got a whole range of fun-filled gin experiences to choose from including gin tasting, gin tours, gin making, bath bomb making with gin, gin afternoon tea and more!

Brighton Gin and the Brighton Gin logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of The Brighton Spirits Co Ltd. I like floral notes like lavender and chamomile, but if you wanted to forgo those for bolder flavors like rosemary or cinnamon, go for it. You will learn about how to craft a great tasting gin, from balancing a wide variety of flavours and aromas, to understanding the influence of the distillation process. I’m pretty sure I watched all the YouTube videos and read every article on this process so you don’t have to, so I’ll walk you through what I did to DIY my own gin.Even though those little blue berries give gin its signature flavor, pretty much anything that comes from a plant can find its way into this spirit. Regrettably there is no entirely level access to toilets on site - there are toilet facilities on the ground floor which may suit people with limited mobility but not wheelchair users. Juniper is the star attraction but there's a cascade of zesty citrus on the nose with hints of candied orange, a whisper of. Used a still to create our own unique combination of flavours and came away with a bottle of gin (not yet opened as keeping for Christmas! I would definitely ramp up the juniper and other selection of botanicals and add a smaller piece of cinnamon next time because cinnamon was definitely the predominant flavor– and not in a good way.

To give credit where credit’s due, thanks to my husband for brainstorming with me and reminding me we had Szechuan peppercorns hiding in our spice cabinet.Although it sounds kind of intimidating, it’s super simple and requires a handful of specialized ingredients and very little time. The gin was already pretty strong after 24 hours, and I didn’t think it should go another full 24 hours. Using our bespoke online platform, the holder of a Tailor Your Gin Online voucher can select a base botanical recipe and hero botanicals to create a custom gin.

Citrus zest, coriander seeds, cinnamon, anise, and licorice, along with various flowers, are among the more common botanicals used in making gin.

For each bottle of gin all you need is 70cl of vodka (the quality of gin you end up with depends on the vodka you start with, so choose wisely!