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Gin Tasting and Afternoon Tea Delight in Dublin Ireland
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At Stillgarden Distillery, gin isn’t just something they make. It’s something they genuinely obsess over. This 90-minute experience takes you into the story behind their range of modern Irish gins, starting with the history of distillation and a hands-on look at the wall of 120 botanicals they work with. Then comes the tasting: a welcome drink followed by a flight of 4 signature gins, each carefully crafted and distinctly different. To finish, you sit down to afternoon tea with decadent cakes and a selection of sandwiches. Every session ends with a Q&A led by one of their gin experts.
It works well for hen parties, birthdays, stag weekends, and group celebrations, and it’s just as good for anyone who simply wants an afternoon that goes a bit deeper than an ordinary bar visit.
Stillgarden is on Dublin’s south side, next to Rascals Brewery, which is worth knowing before you go. It’s not in the city centre, so give yourself enough time to get there rather than rushing in from a busy morning of sightseeing. Public transport does reach the area, and the distillery team can point you in the right direction if you get in touch before your visit.
The wall of 120 botanicals is genuinely worth your attention. Most people know gin involves juniper, but getting up close to the full range of ingredients the Stillgarden team works with gives you a real sense of how much craft goes into each bottle. Pay attention here and the tasting that follows makes a lot more sense.
The Q&A at the end of the session is your chance to ask anything. The gin experts at Stillgarden know their subject well and enjoy talking about it. If you want to know how to build a good gin and tonic at home, or what makes Irish gin different from its counterparts elsewhere, this is the moment to ask.
For groups celebrating something, the 22-person capacity means this works well for medium-sized hen and stag parties without feeling cramped. Afternoon tea is already included, so you don’t need to plan food separately, which takes one more thing off your to-do list.
Free cancellation is available if your plans change before the visit. Given the group-friendly nature of this experience, it’s worth booking ahead to secure your preferred date rather than leaving it to the last minute.