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WhataHoot Experiences

UNFORGETABLE GIN EXPERIENCES

Discover the craft, character and stories behind WhataHoot at our working distillery in the heart of King’s Lynn. Make your own gin, master your favourite cocktails or explore the distillery on a guided tour.

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Discover WhataHoot

More than just a distillery tour

Step through the doors of WhataHoot Distillery and experience the world of craft spirits for yourself.

Based inside a characterful historic building in King’s Lynn, our experiences bring together fascinating stories, hands-on activities and plenty of exceptional Norfolk-made spirits.

Whether you are creating a completely original bottle of gin, learning how to mix impressive cocktails or discovering how our spirits are made, every WhataHoot experience is designed to be relaxed, welcoming and memorable.

No previous knowledge is needed. Just bring your curiosity and prepare for a good time.

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Wise Old Owl Gin Experience

Create your very own bottle of gin

Become the distiller and create a gin that is completely unique to you.

Learn how different botanicals influence aroma and flavour before choosing your own recipe and distilling it on an individual copper still. Our team will guide you through the process as you taste, experiment and perfect your creation.

At the end of the experience, you will take home a full-size bottle of your own handcrafted gin.

Highlights
  • Create your own botanical recipe
  • Distil on a traditional copper still
  • Enjoy WhataHoot drinks during the experience
  • Take home your own full-size bottle
  • Guided by the WhataHoot distillery team
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Distillery Tour - WhataHoot

Distillery Tour and Tasting

Discover how WhataHoot spirits are made

Go behind the scenes of our working Norfolk distillery and discover the people, processes and ingredients behind WhataHoot.

Your guide will take you through our story, explain how our spirits are developed and show you how our production process works. You will also enjoy a guided tasting of selected WhataHoot spirits along the way.

Highlights
  • Guided tour of WhataHoot Distillery
  • Discover how our spirits are produced
  • Learn about botanicals and distillation
  • Taste a selection of WhataHoot spirits
  • Relaxed and informative experience
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Cocktail Masterclass - WhataHoot Gin

Cocktail Masterclass

Shake, stir and pour like a professional

Learn how to make brilliant cocktails with help from the WhataHoot team.

During this fun, hands-on masterclass, you will discover the techniques behind balanced cocktails before making and enjoying a selection of drinks yourself.

Highlights
  • Make a selection of cocktails
  • Learn professional mixing techniques
  • Discover how flavours are balanced
  • Enjoy everything you create
  • Friendly and sociable atmosphere
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Create something unique

Wise Old Owl Gin Experience

Choose your botanicals, operate your own still and take home a bottle of gin created entirely by you.

Best for: Special occasions, gin lovers and memorable gifts.

Create your own gin

Discover the distillery

Distillery Tour and Tasting

Explore our working distillery, hear the WhataHoot story and taste a selection of our Norfolk-made spirits.

Best for: First-time visitors, tourists and curious spirit drinkers.

Tour the distillery

Mix and enjoy

Cocktail Masterclass

Learn the secrets behind impressive cocktails before shaking, stirring and enjoying your own creations.

Best for: Groups, couples, celebrations and nights out.

Make cocktails

Private experiences

Bring your favourite people together

Planning a birthday, hen party, team activity or special celebration?

Many WhataHoot experiences can be arranged for private groups, giving you the space to relax, have fun and enjoy the occasion together.

Tell us a little about your group and our team will help you choose the right experience.

Corporate experiences

A team experience worth leaving the office for

Bring your team together with a relaxed and engaging experience at WhataHoot Distillery.

From collaborative gin-making to interactive cocktail masterclasses, our corporate experiences offer something more memorable than the usual meeting room or team lunch.

We can help create an experience for team celebrations, client entertainment, rewards, away days and company events.

Gift experiences

Give them something to look forward to

WhataHoot experiences make brilliant gifts for birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas, weddings and special celebrations.

Instead of another ordinary present, give someone the chance to create their own gin, explore a working distillery or become a cocktail maker for the day.

Choose a specific experience or let them decide with a WhataHoot gift voucher.

Why visit WhataHoot?

Norfolk spirits, genuine hospitality and plenty of character

A working Norfolk distillery

See where WhataHoot spirits are created and learn directly from the people behind them.

Hands-on experiences

Do more than watch. Distil, taste, mix and create as part of an interactive experience.

Made for everyone

You do not need to be a gin expert. Our team will guide you through everything in a friendly and approachable way.

A memorable location

Experience WhataHoot inside our characterful home in historic King’s Lynn.

Take the experience home

Depending on your chosen experience, you could leave with new skills, new favourites or your own personally distilled bottle of gin.

Visit us

Experience WhataHoot in the heart of King’s Lynn

WhataHoot Distillery is located in King’s Lynn, Norfolk, within easy reach of the town centre and the historic Tuesday Market Place.

Make your visit part of a wider day out exploring King’s Lynn, the Norfolk coast and the surrounding countryside.

Location

WhataHoot Distillery, King’s Lynn, Norfolk

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know before booking

Do I need any previous gin or cocktail-making experience?

Not at all. Our experiences are suitable for complete beginners, and the WhataHoot team will guide you through each stage.

Can I book an experience as a gift?

Yes. You can purchase selected experiences as gifts or choose a WhataHoot gift voucher so the recipient can book their preferred date.

Can two people share a gin still?

Yes. Our shared Wise Old Owl Gin Experience allows two people to enjoy the experience together while creating and sharing one bottle of gin.

Are private group bookings available?

Yes. We welcome enquiries for birthdays, hen parties, celebrations, corporate groups and other private occasions.

Where is WhataHoot Distillery?

We are based in King’s Lynn, Norfolk, close to the town centre and Tuesday Market Place.

Are non-drinkers able to attend?

Please contact our team before booking so we can discuss the experience and available alcohol-free options.

Is there an age restriction?

Our spirit-tasting and cocktail experiences are intended for adults. Guests may be asked to provide proof of age in line with our licensing requirements.

How far in advance should I book?

Popular dates and weekend sessions can fill quickly, so booking in advance is recommended.

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Ready to experience WhataHoot?

Create your own gin, discover our working distillery or shake up something special in a cocktail masterclass.

Choose your experience and start planning a memorable visit to WhataHoot Distillery.

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