An Edinburgh firm is offering people the chance to enjoy an open-air cruise on one of the capital's famous canals, all while enjoying a tasting session of some top Scottish gins.
The expert team at Summerhall Drinks Lab is now taking booking for this summer's gin cruises.
Starting on the 3rd of July, and running on the first and third Saturday of the month at 1 pm and 4.30 pm, the cruises are on sale now.
Over the two hour experience, guests will receive a tutored tasting of five different gins, each sampled neat then as part of a mixed drink or cocktail.
Led by two knowledgeable hosts drinks fans will learn all about the botanicals, flavours and stories behind each gin sampled.
They'll also take an entertaining look at gin history and production, and answer guests' burning questions about all things juniper.
“Our Cruises have been a very important fixture in the gin calendar for many years, and we 're incredibly excited to get back on the canal and sample some wonderful gin.” said Jamie Shields, owner of Summerhall Drinks Lab.
“The cruise events are a fantastic opportunity to try new and exciting gin from Scotland and further afield, and are a great way to enjoy a leisurely afternoon sailing out of the city with a cocktail in hand!”
The event takes place on the Union Canal aboard the lovely Lochrin Belle canal boat, starting at Fountainbridge in the city and cruising along the water for two whole hours, gins and cocktails in hand.
Priced at £39.50 pp, tickets are very limited as capacity is reduced to allow adequate distancing to take place on board and are on sale at www.summerhalldrinkslab.co.uk/cruises.
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