Distillery tour & Tasting Experience
Experience the journey of our New-Make spirit from grain to glass.
Our Brewhouse
Our journey begins in our award-winning Brewery. Utilising the infrastructure, equipment and expertise of the brewery to produce specialist whisky wash for our future single malt.
All Single Malt Whisky is produced by combining three simple ingredients - Barley, Yeast & Water. But we believe that it is the interaction between these ingredients during mashing & fermentation that helps to develop a lot of the flavour found in our spirit.
Our expert brewing team are responsible for producing a high quality, high-gravity wash suitable for our single malt, utilising the same malted barley, live brewer's yeast & water that are used in producing our beers.
Our Stillroom
Our Whisky Wash is transferred next door from Lancaster Brewery into the Lancaster Spirits Co. Whisky Room where it continues its journey.
Here you'll see our stillroom, home to our unique was still which is hybrid of copper & steel, affectionately known as Constance. You'll then be led through our bonded warehouse where you'll be surround on all sides with our maturing spirits held in casks.
You’ll also get to see ‘Rose’ our 500 litre spirits still, used to produce our award winning Firecracker Gin and Vodkas
You’ll be guided through the whisky-making process by one of our distillery team.
Tasting Nook
Finally, you'll be welcomed into our tasting nook, found in a 'cosy' corner of our bonded warehouse, surrounded by our maturing single malt spirit... A truly unique experience, albeit a little chilly in the winter months!!
Visitors will be led by one of our expert hosts, guiding them through our range of spirits, sampling our range of gins, vodkas & new-make spirit, as well as a couple of single malt samples drawn directly from the casks.
Learn about the vision for the first Single Malt Distillery in Lancaster and gain an insight into what we have planned for our single malt whisky in years to come...
Distillery Tours
Prepare to embark on an unforgettable journey through our whisky-making process that defines our exceptional whiskies. You’ll witness the meticulous process of milling, mashing, fermenting, distilling, and finally maturating our spirit.
Our expert guides will take you through our production process step by step, taking a close look at both the brewing & distilling processes that goes into creating each of our fine spirits.
Whether you’re a whisky enthusiast or new to the spirit, this tour offers something for everyone – a chance to learn, taste, and enjoy the distinctive character of Lancaster Spirits. Take a peek into the daily workings of our Distillery & Brewery, taste our craft gin and vodka and discover some of the very first Lancastrian Single Malt spirit!
Please click the link below to book your Distillery Tour today.
We're also offering Tour Vouchers so you can gift a visit to whisky-lover in your life!
Feel free to email us on info@lancasterspirits.co.uk or call us on 01524 848537 with any queries you may have and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
Private distillery tours for groups of 4 or more people are available upon request.
We will always do our best to accommodate you, whether you are looking to celebrate a special occasion or enthusiastic whisky club looking for a unique tasting experience...
FAQs - Tours
Yes, booking in advance is required for all tours of Lancaster Spirits Company.
Please book online using the link above or call us if you have any queries.
Yes. Private tours for groups of 4 or more people are available upon request.
We will always do our best to accommodate you, whether you are looking to celebrate a special occasion or enthusiastic whisky club looking for a unique exprerience...
Yes! Our tours include a Firecrackers G&T upon arrival, as well as samples of our gins & vodkas as well as our new-make spirit. Finally, we'll finish by sampling our maturing single malt, drawing samples directly from cask....
No, unfortunately tours are only suitable for over-18s only. ID will be requested for those that are fortunate enough to look under 25.
We are unable to cater for children at this stage.
It is recommended that you wear warm, comfortable clothing as well as sensible shoes, as the tour will involve walking through working areas of the brewery, distillery and our warehouses.
Throughout the winter months our warehouse and tasting nook are cold so a coat or extra layers are recommended.
It is advised that no open-toed shoes or high-heels are worn as areas of the brewery & distillery may be wet.
Our standard tours typically lasts 60 minutes but we allow for up to 90 minutes, depending on the size of the group.
On occasion we may be able to offer extended experiences or private tours that will give a more in-depth 'behind the scenes' view of the distillery.
Please enquire if you have any further requests.
While we love animals, for health and safety reasons, pets are not permitted on the tour itself.
Our aim is to provide an inclusive experience, so our tours are designed to be accessible.
But please do let us know in advance if you have any specific needs so we can make the necessary arrangements to accommodate you as best that we can.
We understand that plans can change. So, if you need to reschedule your tour, please contact us at least 24-48 hours in advance where possible.
We will be happy to reschedule your tour for another suitable time, but we will not be able to offer a full refund for the tour in this instance.
Please inform us of any allergies or dietary restrictions at the time of booking, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.
Tours include a G&T and samples of our spirits, so please do let us know if you have any dietary requirements accordingly.