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Distill My Fort—Gin & Rum in Fort Cumberland

  • Distill My Fort Gin and Rum in Fort Cumberland
Visit Fort Cumberland on a lively expedition (low endurance walking tour) to the city's first gin and rum distillery.
Fort Cumberland, sprinkled with naval tradition and distillery production, was erected in the 1700s, completed in 1812, and in operation since the 1820s. This spirited tour will take you on a journey through still room and distillation, bottling, and labeling processes surrounding gin and rum production. Once the tour has commenced, your gained expertise will be put to the test by tasting some libations of your choice before being escorted back to the port.

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This experience is exclusive to Virgin Voyages; additionally, a donation to our environmental and social impact charity partners will be made on behalf of your booking.

Shore Thing Highlights

  • Visit one of the first distilleries in Portsmouth, which has been operating since 1824

  • Walking through the still room, you'll discover the differences between gin and rum, how they are bottled, labeled, and produced

  • Taste a few different types of gins/rums followed by a drink of your choice

Need to know

  • Please be aware this Shore Thing is not wheelchair accessible

  • Approximately 15 minute drive to Fort Cumberland

  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

  • Includes adult beverages

  • This Shore Thing is only available post-voyage

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