Brass Lion Gin Distillery Tour and Singapore Sling Masterclass

Singapore’s best-known cocktail gets a local twist at Brass Lion: you make a Singapore Sling with gin produced at the distillery, then see where that gin begins. The copper still is called Nala, and the tour pairs hands-on mixing with a look at a small Singaporean operation.

I like two things in particular: you get to make a classic cocktail instead of only hearing about it, and the tasting makes the distillery’s different gin styles easier to understand. The staff’s friendly, clear explanations are a recurring strength, and the welcome drink helps set an easygoing tone.

One consideration: this is a compact distillery, not a large industrial plant, so the tour is close-up and can feel confined. It also runs on Saturdays, requires at least five participants, and includes enough alcohol that it’s sensible to plan a ride rather than drive.

• Make your own Singapore Sling: A guided, roughly 30-minute class gives you a practical introduction to mixing the iconic cocktail.
• Meet Nala: See the handcrafted German copper still used to distill Brass Lion’s gin.
• Follow the gin-making process: Learn about the botanicals, production steps, and local inspiration behind the spirits.
• Taste three Brass Lion gins: The included flight is served neat in the Tasting Room.
• Stay for another drink or a bite: Additional food and drinks are available to buy after the tour.
• Check the Saturday schedule carefully: The posted start time and meetup time differ, so follow the time on your confirmed booking.

A Singapore Sling with local gin

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The class gives the tour a useful purpose beyond looking at equipment. You start with a welcome drink, meet the guide and the rest of the group, then learn to make a Singapore Sling with guidance from Brass Lion’s team. The class is designed to be approachable, even if you have never mixed a cocktail before.

That matters because the Sling is more than a drink to order at a hotel bar. Making one yourself helps you pay attention to the balance of the cocktail and to the gin in it. Here, the gin is made on site, linking the cocktail lesson to the distillery tour rather than treating it as a separate party trick.

The class takes about 30 minutes. You’ll use the provided equipment, follow the bartender’s instructions, and make your own drink. Past sessions have featured a mixologist named Irene, but staff can change, so don’t count on any particular instructor. The consistent value is the guided, hands-on format.

If cocktails aren’t usually your thing, this is still a low-pressure way to learn how a familiar Singapore drink is put together. If you already know your way around a shaker, the pleasure is in making the Sling with a Singapore-made spirit and then tasting the gin on its own.

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A small distillery, explained up close

After the cocktail class, the guide introduces Brass Lion’s story and takes you through the production process. The tour is built around a small facility, so don’t expect long factory lines or a grand industrial setup. Instead, the scale puts the equipment and the craft within view.

The most memorable piece of equipment is Nala, a copper still handcrafted by master coppersmiths in Germany. The name gives the tour a character of its own, and seeing the still helps make the distilling process less abstract. Your guide explains how gin is made and what Brass Lion does differently, along with the botanicals and ideas that shape its range.

The brand was founded to make gin in Singapore, drawing inspiration from the city and its local character. Brass Lion was named IWSC Gin Producer of the Year in 2025, a useful mark of its standing in the industry. The tour is not only about awards, though. Its strength is showing how a local producer turns a specific place into a point of view on gin.

The staff’s explanations are a big part of the appeal. Past participants have praised guides for making technical details clear and lively, rather than delivering a dry lecture. Some have also named guide Kino and founder Jamie in accounts of earlier sessions. Those names offer a sense of the people behind the operation, but the team on your date may be different.

A small site has limits. There may be less room to spread out than in a larger visitor center, and you may spend some of the tour standing in close quarters. If you want an expansive factory tour, this isn’t that. If you’d rather get a direct look at the equipment and ask questions, the intimate scale works in its favor.

Three gins, tasted neat

The tour ends with a guided flight of three Brass Lion gins, served neat in the Tasting Room. This is where the earlier talk about botanicals and distillation becomes practical. You can compare the spirits side by side and notice how the ingredients and production choices create different flavors and styles.

Neat tasting is useful even if you normally drink gin with tonic or in cocktails. Without a mixer, the character of each spirit is easier to notice. Past sessions have also included ways to taste gin with soda or ice, depending on the gin and the format. The standard tour described here includes three gins neat, so treat any larger selection as a feature of a different package or session, not a guaranteed part of this one.

You don’t need to arrive as a gin expert. The guided format helps you work out what you like, and the class gives you a cocktail to compare with the spirits served straight. Some people leave with a new appreciation for gin; others may simply find a bottle they want to take home.

The Tasting Room is also open for more drinks and food after the scheduled tour, with purchases at your own expense. If you have time, staying gives the afternoon a relaxed finish. It’s worth budgeting for that separately, since the price covers the stated tour components, not personal extras.

How much time to allow, and how to get there

The experience is scheduled on Saturdays. The activity details describe a 14:30 start and a duration of about 1 hour and 15 minutes, while another overview describes it as 1.5 hours. The meetup information says to meet on the distillery’s second floor at 14:00. Since those times don’t match neatly, use the time on your confirmation and arrive by the stated meetup time rather than cutting it close.

Brass Lion Distillery is at 40 Alexandra Terrace, Singapore 119933. By MRT, get off at Pasir Panjang station and walk about 10 minutes. Several buses serve the area, including routes 10, 30, 30E, 51, 143, 175, 176, 188, and 188E; get off at Harbourside Ind Bldg 2 and walk about five minutes.

The voucher is for the specified date and time, and the venue accepts it for direct entry. Late arrivals and no-shows aren’t refundable. The activity also needs a minimum of five participants to go ahead. If that number isn’t reached, you can request a full refund or arrange another date, so keep an eye on messages before making fixed plans around the booking.

Is the price worth it?

The advertised starting price is $73.69, while the package information also gives a starting price of US$64.09. Prices and displayed currencies can vary, so check the total at checkout before booking. The tour includes the Sling masterclass, equipment, an English-speaking guide, and the three-gin tasting flight.

For that price, you’re paying for more than a walk through a production room. You get a cocktail-making lesson, a guided explanation of how local gin is made, and a tasting that puts the lesson into your glass. That combination makes the cost easier to justify for someone who’s curious about gin, cocktails, or Singapore’s homegrown food and drink businesses.

It’s less compelling if you only want a quick drink or expect an extensive meal, a large factory visit, or a broad spirits tasting. Food and extra drinks cost more, and the distillery itself is small. The value is in the instruction and the close-up look at the production process.

The tasting can also make the afternoon more spirited than it sounds on paper. A welcome drink, a Singapore Sling, and a gin flight add up. One practical tip: don’t drive yourself if you plan to enjoy every part of the session.

Who should book this tour?

I’d choose Brass Lion if you enjoy a hands-on activity and want to learn something about Singapore beyond its famous cocktail bars. It suits couples, friends, small groups, and gin-curious beginners. The guides’ friendly manner and clear explanations help make the technical parts accessible, while the Sling class gives you a skill to take home.

Gin fans will get the most from the tasting and the details about botanicals and distillation. But you don’t need to be a devotee: the cocktail lesson and local story give non-specialists a reason to go, too. If you want a longer, more technical production course, Brass Lion also offers a separate gin school.

I’d skip this one if you’re not interested in alcohol, want a spacious industrial tour, or can’t make a Saturday session. For everyone else, it’s a well-shaped afternoon: learn a classic, see a local still, and taste what the distillery makes. Book if those pieces sound appealing, and check the timing and final price before you commit.

FAQ

How long does the Brass Lion tour take?

The tour is described as lasting 1 hour and 15 minutes, while the overview gives a duration of 1.5 hours. Check your confirmation for the schedule on your date.

When does the tour run?

The stated tour schedule is Saturday at 14:30. Meetup information gives 14:00 at the distillery’s second floor, so follow the time on your booking confirmation.

What is included in the price?

The package includes an English-speaking guide, a 30-minute Singapore Sling masterclass, the equipment needed for the class, and a guided tasting flight of Brass Lion’s three gins.

Where is Brass Lion Distillery?

It is at 40 Alexandra Terrace, Singapore 119933. Pasir Panjang MRT station is about a 10-minute walk away.

Is there a minimum age?

Yes. Participants must be at least 18 years old.

What happens if fewer than five people book?

The activity requires at least five participants. If the minimum is not met, you can request a full refund or book an alternative date.