About Cotswolds Distillery
Cotswolds Distillery opened in July 2014 at Stourton, in the north Cotswold hills, founded by Dan Szor. Gin came first and whisky followed, and today the range runs from the Cotswolds Signature Single Malt and Bourbon, Sherry and Peated cask expressions to Cotswolds Dry Gin and other gins such as Wildflower and Hedgerow.
The 90-minute Tour and Tasting takes you through the distillery and cask warehouse, then into a guided tasting of whisky, gin and liqueurs, at £30 a head. From October 2026 to April 2027, tours run Friday and Saturday at 10:30am, 1pm and 3pm, and Sunday to Thursday at 11am and 2pm. Expect about 45 minutes on your feet; flat, closed-toe shoes are required. Tours are strictly for over-18s with Challenge 25 ID checks, and drivers can use spittoons or ask for a takeaway tasting pack. Whisky blending masterclasses are also offered.
The Still House Café sits beside the working distillery and serves sharing boards, sourdough pizzas and cakes, with outdoor seating in good weather; it doesn't take bookings. Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome in the café, though not on tours. There's also The Hidden Still Bar, live music on the terrace, and a shop selling distillery-only releases.
Cotswold Lavender at Snowshill is about 25 minutes west, so a summer lavender walk and an afternoon tour here make a full Cotswolds day.
What to do
- Take the 90-minute distillery and cask warehouse tour with a tasting
- Book a whisky blending masterclass
- Have pizza or a sharing board at the Still House Café
- Catch live music on the terrace
- Buy distillery-exclusive releases in the shop
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Tours year-round; winter schedule October 2026–April 2027
- Hours
- Tours Fri–Sat 10:30am, 1pm, 3pm; Sun–Thu 11am and 2pm (October 2026–April 2027)
- Admission
- Tour and tasting £30 per person (as listed October 2026)
Good to know
- Age
- 21 or older to taste or drink alcohol
- Dogs
- Leashed in the café; not on tours
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair users welcome, but some areas are stairs-only; the whisky distillery can be viewed from the ground floor
- Reservations
- Required for tours; café walk-in
Tips for your visit
- Wear flat, closed-toe shoes: sandals and high heels aren't allowed on tours.
- Tell staff on arrival if you have a pacemaker or certain hearing aids; a large magnet is used in the distillery.
- Parking is free on site. Drivers can spit or take a tasting pack home.
- You can add a wood-fired pizza from the café when you book a tour.
Pair it with a lavender farm
Cotswold Lavender · about 25 minutes away
Cotswold Lavender at Snowshill is about 25 minutes west, so pair a summer lavender morning with an afternoon distillery tour.
Getting there
Questions
Can children go on the Cotswolds Distillery tour?
No. Under-18s can't join tours or masterclasses, and Challenge 25 applies.
Are dogs allowed?
Yes in the Still House Café on a lead, but not on tours.
How long is the tour?
About 90 minutes, including roughly 45 minutes of walking and standing.
Is parking free?
Yes, there's free parking on site.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farms of Broadway & the North Cotswolds
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