Christmas Gin Tasting with Gin Meister

Carmel Smickersgill, Tours & Activities Editor

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Christmas Gin Tasting with Gin Meister

5 December 2018

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Join Gin Meister for a collection of artisanal gins that epitomise the festive spirit in the fantastic surroundings of Salford Museum and Art Gallery. Beginning at Lark Hill Place; you will enjoy two limited edition Christmas Gins with informative guidance as you explore their special for this year 1918 dressing.

You will then journey into the grand surroundings of the Museum Cafe, where their is the option of an additional anti-pasti platter for those who would like to accompany their evening with a festive bite to eat.

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