Distillery Tours

SOUTHWESTERN DISTILLERY

Calling all Tarquin's Cornish Gin fans - our humble Distillery, nestled on a windswept hilltop overlooking the Wild Cornish Coast is now open for you all to visit...

We're beyond excited to be able to open our Distillery doors and warmly welcome you on an intimate behind-the-scenes tour to see where our craft and passion come alive.

There's nothing that we at Team Tarquin love more than introducing both old and new-found friends to our four leading Copper Ladies; Tamara, Senara, Ferrara and Tressa.

We'll tell you the inspiring story of how we first began; educate you about the unique botanicals we use and the particular characteristics they each bring to the mix; explain the special processes behind our production; and finally take you on a delicious tasting flight through our core gin range.

So, come join us on the ultimate Cornish Gin experience as we guide you around Tarquin's HQ.

Tarquin's Distillery Tour has been awarded the prestigious 2022 Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best Award, putting our distillery tour in the top 1% of all attractions worldwide!

The Tarquin’s Cornish Gin Experience

THE TOUR INCLUDES:

(Total Tour Time = 90 mins)

Welcome Tarquin’s Dry & Tonic – Enjoy our original Tarquin’s Cornish Gin (25ml) perfect serve.
Introduction to the History of Tarquin’s Gin – our conception, ethos and growth.
Botanical Masterclass – touch and smell the building blocks of our gin.
Walking Tour of the Distillery – meet our copper stills and see where the Cornish magic happens.
Complimentary Tutored Tasting of the core 4 gins – perfectly paired with a mixer.
- Designated Drivers will get a Tarquin’s Cornish Dry 5cl Mini Bottle to enjoy at home.

Additional Optional Experiences:

WAX your own Bottle!
- A special Distillery Exclusive – take home your very own ‘one-of-a-kind’ personal bottle for £30.
- Become part of the Tarquin’s Team and experience the iconic waxing process first-hand.
- Only available in our flagship Tarquin’s Cornish Dry Gin (70cl – 42% abv).

Over 18’s only. Please get in touch if you have any access requirements.
A soft drink option will be made available on arrival for those not drinking.

Tour days and times

Weds/ Thurs/ Friday: 5pm – 6.30pm

Saturdays: 11am – 12:30pm | 1.30pm-3pm | 4pm – 5.30pm

Sundays: 11am – 12:30pm | 1.30pm – 3pm | 4pm – 5.30pm

Jan 2023 – Weekends only

(Times are subject to change. Please select a date to find available times)

Price Per Person £18

Additional Information

Please note before you arrive

Due to the size of our facilities and the intimacy of our tours, we regret to inform that we can only accommodate over 18's (ID may be required upon request) For this reason we are unable to accommodate babies and children.
Although we would love to meet your dogs, please note dogs are not permitted on site.
For WAX your own bottle, you will be asked to sign a health and safety form.
Please note, the distillery is an industrial setting - guests must be dressed appropriately for entry; no high heels or open toed shoes.
Smoking is strictly not permitted onsite.
The distillery itself is a working environment and can get very hot in the Summer and very cold in the Winter. Please dress accordingly.
The site is wheelchair-accessible in all areas. However, please let us know in advance so we can be fully prepared for your specific requirements.
We kindly request you book a Tour in advance as numbers are strictly limited and we may not be able to accommodate guests without prior booking.
This is a working farm and we kindly request you respect our neighbours privacy and solace and ask that you both arrive and leave in a considerate manner.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - more info

HOW TO GET HERE

Southwestern Distillery

First and foremost we'd like to stress the importance we place on responsible drinking. Samples will be poured in moderation - to be enjoyed and savoured.

Therefore, if you're making your own way to and from Distillery, please ensure that you have a designated driver organised. Thank you for respecting this.

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