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If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to make a great gin, or fancied creating your own personal recipe, then our Gin School will do all that and more.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

THE SESSION

No experience needed.

Just show up.

01

PICK YOUR BOTANICALS

Explore over 30 botanicals and build your flavour profile.

02

DISTIL YOUR BLEND

Bring it to life on one of our 10 miniature copper pot stills.

03

LABEL IT. TAKE IT HOME

Bottle it, label it, and leave with a 70cl spirit that’s yours.

The Experience

Everything
Included

We craft by day, hustle by night. This is your chance to get stuck in and leave with a bottle that didn’t exist this morning.

01

YOUR OWN 70CL SPIRIT

Your blend, distilled and bottled by hand. Take it home. Show it off.
02

GUIDED BOTANICAL TASTING

Taste your way through profiles, botanicals, and the stories behind the still.
03

Botanical Library Access

Pick from our stash of local and slightly unexpected botanicals.
04

SIGNATURE WELCOME SERVE

A proper hello. A premium G&T to get your palate switched on.
05

WE KEEP YOUR RECIPE

We archive your formula, so you can reorder without starting from scratch.
06

DISTILLER AT YOUR SIDE

Hands on guidance at a real copper pot still workstation. You’re in control, we’ve got you.

GOOD TO KNOW

What days does it run ?

Every Saturday at 1pm but we do offer private sessions for up to 10 people, 7 days a week. Drop us an email at hello@boneidyll.co.uk to find out more

How many people can take part ?

We have space for 10 guests to take part, with each student taking control of their own 1 litre copper pot still

How much does it cost ?

The class cost £62.50 + 12.5% service charge per guest.

What's included ?

Classmates will get a welcome drink on arrival, mid session cocktail, taste the range of our Bone Idyll Spirits and finally, make and take home your own 700ml bottle of gin with a double gin and tonic served straight from the still to finish off. - Pro tip eat before you come.

Can I re-order my gin ?

Absolutely! we keep all your recipes on record so you can re-order your bespoke gin when you run out. (they make great gifts too!).

How long does the class run ?

The Gin School runs for around 3.5 hours depending on how much the host chats for 🙂 Afterwards we recommend joining us at ‘Sonnys’ - our roof top bar on the river (3min walk).

Can I stay on in the bar afterwards ?

Absolutely! We recommend booking a separate slot for when your session finishes to guarantee space, but we will almost always be able to accommodate our new distilling friends.

Can I buy a session as a present ?

Of course! Just head over to our gift page and select our gin school voucher.

I have more than 10 people in my group, can I still book a session ?

We would love to have you - just drop us an email at hello@boneidyll.co.uk and we’ll get the ball rolling on how we can accommodate.

What do I wear ?

Anything you like really! Probably not open-toed shoes as we are a working distillery, but other than that you do you, hun.

LIMITED SPOTS EACH WEEKEND.

Book ahead or walk in after.