West Highland Gin Flight in Oban: 3 Scottish Gins Tasted

Three gins, three different flavor profiles, all made from Scottish botanicals and local barley.

The West Highland Gin Flight is a 90-minute tasting at Loch Lomond Brewery's Levenbank Distillery in Oban where you sample three craft gins (Scottish Dry, Raspberry, and Single Malt) each served with recommended garnishes and mixers. A live guide in English leads the experience. Minimum age is 18. The activity suits all fitness levels and allows service animals.

The experience

Loch Lomond Brewery's Levenbank Distillery in Oban runs this tasting around three gins that showcase what Scottish botanicals and local barley can do. You'll start with the Scottish Dry Gin, which carries citrus, spice, and wild West Highland heather. It's served with tonic, ice, and a slice of orange. Next comes the Raspberry Gin, a blend of citrus, spice, and juicy Scottish raspberries, mixed with lemonade and lots of ice. The final pour is the Single Malt Gin, warm and biscuity with a slight smoky finish, served with elderflower tonic, ice, and frozen raspberries.

The brewery sources botanicals at their seasonal peak (spring, summer, autumn, or winter), so what you taste shifts with the year. A live guide walks you through each gin, explaining the flavor notes and why each pairing works. The whole experience runs 90 minutes, and it's built for anyone 18 or older. No special fitness level is required.

What’s included

• Three West Highland gins with recommended garnishes and serving suggestions.
• a live guide leading the tasting in English.
• elderflower tonic, regular tonic, lemonade, ice, orange slices, and frozen raspberries for each pour.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 12:00, the last at 19:30

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by The View Oban

Is this one for you?The guide leads the tasting in English, so you'll follow the commentary comfortably if that's your language. If you prefer to taste at your own pace without a guide's narration, this shared experience with live instruction may not suit you.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What are the three gins I'll taste at the West Highland Gin Flight?

The Scottish Dry Gin with citrus, spice, and West Highland heather; the Raspberry Gin blending citrus, spice, and Scottish raspberries; and the Single Malt Gin with warm biscuity cereals and a smoky finish. Each is served with its own recommended garnish and mixer.

How long does the tasting last?

The experience runs 90 minutes from start to finish, including the guide's commentary on each gin and the time to enjoy them with their recommended pairings.

Is there a minimum age for this activity?

Yes, you must be 18 or older to participate in the gin tasting.

What makes Loch Lomond Brewery's gins different?

The brewery creates its gins at Levenbank Distillery using a unique alcohol base and botanicals harvested at their prime during the season, so the flavor profile changes throughout the year depending on when you visit.