The North's been gripped by the fever and it's sweeping the nation. York Gin Tasting is a fun, lighthearted look at Britain's national drink. Hosted by a gin expert, this class will see you sipping on six different varieties of gin. Learn all sorts of weird and wonderful facts about 'Mother's Ruin' on your final weekend off freedom.
Get your whole hen party together at a popular venue right in the heart of the city. When you arrive, your bride tribe will be greeted by a host who knows the world of gin inside out. Share stories about nights on the G& T and break the ice before the blind tasting begins.
As the host gets the shots ready, he'll entertain all the girls with trivia and facts that'll raise a few eyebrows. Did you know that gin is basically flavoured vodka and it was once used as a painkiller during childbirth? Crazy but true! Blind gin tasting is always good for a giggle with the girls. Take the challenge and see if you can separate sweet from dry and floral, there's much more to this spirit than you might think.
York is leading the gin revolution with a gin garden, a festival and a pub on King's Square that offers customised G&Ts. Where better to get your gin on?
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