The result is an intense concentrated dry gin that captures an unequalled level of freshness. A tribute to a rare and magnificent native Highland conifer. Are you a gin enthusiast looking to dive deeper into the world of gin? Or perhaps you're just looking for a fun and unique experience to share with friends and family? Either way, our Gin Blending Class is the perfect choice for you.

But I reject this notion. When I talk about a Scottish gin, I don’t want to just be technical: sure the distillery is there… but it’s not really Scottish, now is it?* First seen in the craft beer movement and now reflected in spirits, small batch gin is fast becoming a prized commodity. With this in mind we went to the Good Spirits Company on Glasgow’s Bath Street, to speak to spirit expert Matthew McFadyen and mixologist Khi Leonard – a former finalist in the Diageo World Class – about their thoughts and recommendations on some of Scotland’s up-and-coming gins. Crossbill Neat: Balanced, elegant almost, little oily. Big hints of juniper with a quite sharp, dry finish. Rosehip lines a citrus edge to the finish.

1. Glaswegin

Crossbill Gin is of this new ilk. Crossbill takes provenance seriously. If you’re going to call yourself Scotland, there better be something from the place in your bottle.

With tonic (one part gin to two parts Fever Tree): Less expressive, restrained, mellows out the tonic, dryness and quinine dominate. Slightly more earthy finish. When it comes to accommodation in Scotland, there's a fantastic choice of amazing stays from luxury hotels to glamping getaways.Producing their first small batch of just 200 bottles in 2013, Crossbill are now running at full production and a good thing too as demand for their highly acclaimed gin is now taking off. In this class, you will have the opportunity to create your own unique gin blend using pre-distilled botanical spirits of your choice. Our expert instructors will guide you through the process, sharing their knowledge and tips to help you create a perfectly balanced and delicious gin.