I was very fortunate to be on their 70th and 75th D-Day celebration tours. The service and attention to details was exceptional. It was very moving to go back.
The definitive tour for drinks connoisseurs, visiting the best breweries, distilleries and vineyards. Watch how it all happens, have a go and sample the products!
BEER & BREWERY TOURS Discover the secrets of Britain’s oldest Brewer, Shepherd Neame in Kent. Trail the pubs in Derby, known as one of the Beer capitals of Britain, including the Brunswick Inn which was the first railwaymen’s hostelry in the world. Follow a guided brewery trail through London with craft beer tastings.
VINEYARDS & WINE TASTING From a guided tour of England’s largest vineyard deep in the Surrey Hills, to the Chapel Down winery which was rumoured to be that which provided the wine for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s wedding, to the first Champagne house to produce premium English sparkling wine.
GUINNESS Ireland’s most famous creation. A trip to Ireland wouldn’t be complete without a tour of the Guinness Storehouse, situated in the heart of St James’s Gate Brewery – home to the Guinness Brewery since 1759. Learn how to pour the perfect pint and enjoy a connoisseur tasting experience.
WHISKY Scotland’s celebrated tipple. From tutored tastings to blending experiences, encounter the various whisky styles and flavours from the different regions of Scotland. Tour the different distilleries; from the smallest to the largest, and the oldest to the newest, to compare the different distilling techniques and methods used.
GIN Masterclasses, festivals and history lessons – gin is a firm beverage favourite in Britain. Visit a distillery or two; understand the process of creating gin, the different botanicals used to define the various flavours and the methods in choosing these botanicals, before you craft your own unique recipe. Finally mix it into a cocktail creation or opt for the classic G&T!