Gin and Rum Distillery Tour

The London to Lima Gin distillery tour in Peru was a delightful family experience! Engaging for both adults and teenagers, the tour provided insightful glimpses into the gin-making process. The friendly staff and vibrant atmosphere made it a memorable outing for all. Cheers to a fantastic adventure! ????????

As a big fan of gin, I was very excited to hear about the gin tour, recommended to me by a friend. I had tried the gin at a bar in Lima and as someone who travelled from London to Lima (!), I wanted to know more. We were toured around the distillery by the CEO and head distillery Alex James. On arriving we were treated to a complimentary G and T - what a start! Alex's passion for the gin and its unique Peruvian qualities made the tour so informative and increased my appreciate for the taste of the gin even more. He uses Pisco as the base spirit, which he distills himself and the mix of traditional Peruvian and British botanicals are grown around the distillery. After Alex had explained the gin making process, we were given the opportunity to seal our own bottles, then add the label. We were so impressed by Alex that we even got him to sign the label! This is a great activity to get out of the city if you are in Lima and a way to bring back home a perfect gift!

I first tried London to Lima Gin at a bar in Lima having heard about it through friends. I was blown away by the gin’s unique flavour and immediately looked at their website to learn more about the incredible story behind it. I was delighted to find out that they also offered tours of the distillery and couldn’t resist the opportunity to gain a first-hand insight into the world of London to Lima Gin! Upon arrival, I was greeted warmly by the owner Alex and served a complimentary gin and tonic (a great start!) I was taken aback by the serene setting of the distillery, surrounded by trees and greenery, and it felt almost as if I was in a different country, such was the welcome contrast to the grey of central Lima. The tour started with the fascinating account of Alex’s background in the British Army and how he decided to start the London to Lima adventure. We were then guided around the distillery as Alex explained in detail how the gin is produced, from the moment the grapes are harvested to the gin being bottled and sealed. Speaking of this, we were even able to label and seal our own bottles to purchase and take home, which was a great personal touch. Once the tour had finished, we sat in the pagoda and had a peaceful lunch overlooking the beautiful surroundings, which was a great way to top off an excellent visit. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who’s in and around Lima and fancies doing something completely different from the normal tourist activities!