‘Stay-Tasting’ Virtual Gin Experience
£28.00 for one
£49.00 for two
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Forget the Stay-cation, it’s all about the ‘Stay-Tasting’! We invite you to escape the confines of your home and join us for a session of spirited fun, as we take you on a virtual journey through our fine spirits and share with you all there is to know about our George Bishop and Ranscombe Wild gins. Get to know our founders as they share with you the story behind Maidstone Distillery and how they brought their dream to life. Using the pack we send you, you’ll be able to recreate our iconic G&T serves in your very own Vintage Gin Goblet and take part in an expert tutored tasting of both gins with the people who created them – all from the comfort of your own sofa and at a time convenient to you!
For each person we will provide:
1x Vintage Gin Goblet
1x Ranscombe Wild Small Batch Gin 5cl
1x George Bishop London Dry Gin 5cl
1x 200ml FeverTree Refreshingly Light Tonic
1x 200ml FeverTree Premium Indian Tonic
1x Dried Citrus Garnish Pack
Our full ‘Stay-tasting’ Virtual Gin Experience video. Watch the teaser video below!

‘Stay-Tasting’ Virtual Gin Experience Teaser
Here’s what people are saying:
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A totally enjoyable evening of history, learning how, and tasting gin in a variety of ways.
We wish every success with this new venture and I have no qualms... read more about recommending both the tour and the gin. Particularly enjoyed the 'Ranscombe Wild'. delicate and with such a strong local connection.
11/03/2020A little gem in the market buildings, really interesting history, the girl that did the tour was great and the couple who own the distillery seemed lovely, lovely little business.... read more Great way to spend a Saturday afternoon, double gin and tonic, mojito and 2 gins to taste, would visit again.
11/01/2020We visited Saturday afternoon for the tour and were greeted by very friendly staff. We were sat in our groups and handed a very delicious large Gin and tonic then... read more we were walked through their health and safety and it’s very COVID safe
The tour guide walked us through the history of the distillery with great energy and during this we were treated to a gin cocktail which was again delicious.
We were shown the process or how the gin is made and bottled on site then at the end we were given more Gin! We were treated to both the gins they produce for tasting session to try and identify the key notes. Your offered discount on purchasing Gin to take home and all this for £18 per person.
A beautiful distillery, clearly a lot of thought has gone into the detail the staff are delightful and the gin is one of the best I’ve tried which is evident based on the recent award they have won. Well done and we can’t wait to come back to try the experience and make our own gin
10/26/2020 -
Wonderful night with friends, the tour was great and informative - not too long either and the gin lovely. Mojito was delicious. Enjoyed the rest of the night in the... read more bar afterwards with a few more gins.
10/25/2020This was given to me by my Son for my birthday, what a brilliant present. The history of Maidstone gin was very informative and interesting, something I never... read more knew dispite living in Maidstone all my life. We were given a very warm, friendly welcome and a large gin and tonic. This was followed by the tour, a very nice mojito and gin tasting. Clearly this is not only a business but a passion. I would recommend this to others. Good luck and I wish you all the success in the world. Thank you.
10/20/2020We had a fantastic evening at The Maidstone Distillery. Welcomed with a delicious gin and tonic, the tour was very interesting and informative and the tasting was great fun.... read more Would highly recommend
10/19/2020 -
Visited on Saturday afternoon with my Girlfriend. We were welcomed by the owners, Darren and Sam, who made it feel like a VIP experience from the second we walked in.... read more The striking colours and decor give a real ‘wow’ impact; coupled with the made-to-feel-at-home atmosphere means you have a smile on your face throughout your visit and then at home drinking their gin! We bought a bottle of their George Bishop and Ranscombe Wild gin during the visit and have enjoyed every mouthful. A fantastic experience, stunning distillery with a team that have a natural passion for quality. If you are in the area, you have to visit.
10/19/2020Was a great evening. Started with a large gin & tonic and some history, a gin based mojito, talk about the distillation process then a tutored tasting and a little... read more sample of the new liqueur being produced.
Took about an hour and a half and was great value for money
10/11/2020
How does it work?
Our Virtual Tasting video is pre-recorded, which means you can take part in the tutored tasting on a day and at a time that’s convenient for you. We will send you a link to use to access the full video.
Why not share the experience with other households? You can host a Zoom or other online video conferencing call with friends and family, and broadcast this video with everyone in the call. Provided each household has their own pack, you can enjoy this experience in a larger group.
You’ll also need:
– Internet connection to watch the video.
– Ice cubes for the tasting.
– A bottle opener.
– A stirrer.
– A notepad and pen to write down your tasting notes.
– Your pack includes dried grapefruit and orange garnish, but you can bring more to experiment.
If you’d like more information or a quote for a bespoke virtual event, please contact us here or alternatively call us on 01622 670063.