Gin and whisky in Ljubljana feels new. You’ll get story-led gin tasting and a friendly look at Broken Bones gin that goes beyond sipping. It is the kind of tour where the explanations make the drinks make sense, and the whole thing stays focused on flavor, not fluff.

This is a 90-minute guided stop at the distillery, built around tasting and cocktail samples made with Broken Bones spirits. The one catch is simple: it is not suitable for anyone under 18, so check ages before you lock it in.

Key Things I’d Prioritize

• Small group size, max 20 people for a more conversational tasting
• Ljubljana’s first distillery in at least 60 years, according to the brand’s own story
• Guided history plus production process, from the idea stage to final selection
• Two signature cocktails included, made with Broken Bones gin
• English-guided experience, with a mobile ticket you can show on the go
• Central meeting point on Tržaška c., easy to reach from public transport

What Makes Broken Bones Different in Ljubljana

Ljubljana is a city where you can spend an afternoon walking bridges, popping into cafés, and then, suddenly, you are inside a spirit workshop that is still relatively new. Broken Bones is presented as the only gin and whisky distillery in Ljubljana, and the brand frames itself as a long-missed return to distilling, with a gap of at least 60 years.

That matters because you are not just tasting alcohol. You’re getting the “why now” behind the place. The distillery story ties to two friends who share a family tradition in beer, wine, and liquor production, and since 2012 they’ve been focused on developing whiskies and gins that match their tastes.

For me, the best part is how the tour balances two things that usually pull apart. You get a clear history of distilling in Ljubljana plus practical talk about how the spirits move from concept to production. If you care about what you’re drinking, that pairing is a big win.

Timing and Meeting: The 4:00 pm Plan

Your session runs about 90 minutes. It starts at 4:00 pm at Broken Bones Distillery, Tržaška c. 132, 1000 Ljubljana, and it ends back where you started.

This is a smart time slot if you want something atmospheric after a day of sightseeing. Ljubljana’s center can slow down later in the evening, and a distillery visit at 4:00 pm lets you finish with a tasting and still have time for dinner afterward.

It is also small-group friendly. With a maximum of 20 travelers, you should feel like the guide can actually keep the group together and answer questions instead of racing through a script.

Inside the Distillery Experience: What You’ll Actually Do

You’re guided through the distillery experience from start to finish, and it is built around one core idea: tasting should come with context.

Expect three layers:

1. How the brand frames its beginnings

The experience shares the history of distilling in Ljubljana and how Broken Bones connects to local traditions through its founders.

1. How gins and whiskies move from idea to product

You’ll hear about the process, from philosophy and development to the selection and production steps.

1. Taste what those choices produce

Then the tour shifts to sampling, including gin tastings and two signature cocktails prepared with Broken Bones gin.

The practical payoff is that you’ll stop drinking like a tourist and start tasting like someone who can explain what they like. Even if you’re not a “gin nerd,” the guide’s talk helps you notice things you’d normally miss, like the difference between a gin-forward cocktail and a spirit served as a tasting.

The History Piece You’ll Appreciate More Than You Think

One reason this tour earns a strong reputation is that the explanations are not just facts. They are structured to make you care.

Broken Bones frames itself as Ljubljana’s comeback distillery. The brand mentions Ljubljana archives showing Broken Bones as the first distillery in Ljubljana in at least 60 years. That sort of statement could feel like marketing, but what makes it useful on the tour is that it’s tied to the founders’ background and why they decided to develop whiskies and gins in the first place.

The tour also connects to the brand’s timeline: since 2012, the focus has been on development of whiskies and gins aimed at reflecting the founders’ tastes. When a distillery explains its choices like that, it gives you a lens for the tasting. You’re not only asking what it tastes like, you’re asking what they were trying to build.

In the small details, the vibe is simple and direct, and that hits the sweet spot for a lot of people. You get the sense that the team wants you to understand, not just swallow.

Tasting and Cocktails: What’s Included and How to Choose

This experience is designed around two rounds of flavor: gin tastings plus two cocktails.

Here is what you can expect as part of what’s included:

• Gin tastings (the tour includes tasting of the gins)
• Two selected signature cocktails
• A menu that includes options like gin tonic and BB fizz, plus a cocktail of your choice (as offered by the experience)

The value here is not only that cocktails are included, it’s that they are specifically built with Broken Bones gin. That means you are not paying for a generic bar stop. You’re testing how the spirit behaves in different formats, from classic style (gin tonic) to a house style (BB fizz).

If you like to customize, the “cocktail of your choice” option is a nice chance to aim your selection toward your tastes. If you tend to like crisp and clean drinks, a gin tonic style often makes sense. If you want something with more character, choose the option that sounds most like your usual go-to cocktail.

How the Production Story Helps You Taste Better

The experience promises insider secrets about how the on-site spirits are produced, and the useful part is how it is framed. You’re not getting a lecture that feels disconnected from the glass.

Instead, the tour guides you through the idea-to-production arc, including development and selection before anything ends up in the bottle. Even if the technical specifics are kept friendly, the structure is what matters: it gives you a map to connect process with flavor.

That is especially helpful for gin. Gin can taste like citrus, botanicals, spice, and even floral notes, depending on how it’s made and what’s used. When you understand the philosophy behind the spirit, tasting becomes less random. You taste with purpose, and you leave knowing what you liked and why.

And based on the positive feedback attached to this experience, the strongest praise is repeatedly about gin history explanations and the overall taste quality of the Broken Bones gins. That is exactly what you want from a tasting tour.

Price and Value: Is $40.94 Worth It?

At $40.94 per person, this is not the cheapest thing you can do in Ljubljana. But it also isn’t “pay a cover charge and hope for the best” either.

Here’s why the price can still feel fair:

• You get a guided 90-minute experience, not a quick self-tour
• Tastings include multiple gins, plus two signature cocktails
• The cocktails are made with Broken Bones gin, so you are tasting the brand directly
• The group stays relatively small, max 20 travelers, which tends to improve the experience quality

So I think the value depends on what you want from the evening. If you want a long, roaming distillery tour with hands-on production access, this is probably too short and too tasting-focused. But if you want a fun, organized way to learn the story and taste your way through a brand, it’s a solid match.

Who This Tour Fits Best (and Who Might Skip It)

This works best for:

• People who enjoy tasting tours and want the story behind the bottle
• Gin fans who like history, but also want practical flavor context
• Travelers who prefer an English-guided experience without uncertainty

It is not for:

• Anyone under 18
• People who want a totally technical distillery deep dive without cocktail sampling (this is still a guided tasting session)

It also suits couples and small groups. The max 20 travelers size keeps things social but not chaotic.

If you’re already touring Ljubljana’s sights and you want one memorable stop that ties local culture to a very specific product, this is a good choice.

Practical Tips Before You Go

A few things will help you get the most out of the session:

• Plan your schedule around the 4:00 pm start. Give yourself time to arrive calmly at Tržaška c. 132.
• Come in ready to taste. You will have two cocktails included, so don’t plan a heavy drink plan after.
• If you have strong preferences, decide your cocktail style ahead of time. You’ll likely get options like gin tonic, BB fizz, or a cocktail of your choice.
• Use public transport if that’s your style. The distillery is listed as near public transportation.
• If you travel with a service animal, service animals are allowed.

One more note: confirmation happens at booking, and you’ll use a mobile ticket, so have your phone ready.

Should You Book Broken Bones Gin Experience?

If you like the idea of tasting a gin and whisky distillery that is local, relatively new, and intentionally story-driven, I think you should book it. The strongest pull is the combination of history explanations and the flavor quality of Broken Bones gins, plus the fact that you get two signature cocktails made with their gin for a structured 90-minute session.

Skip it if you are traveling with someone who is under 18, or if you’re looking for a longer, purely technical tour with no emphasis on tasting.

If you want a great value evening that feels genuinely Ljubljana, this one is worth your time.

FAQ

Where is the Broken Bones Gin Experience meeting point?

You meet at Broken Bones Distillery, Tržaška c. 132, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia.

How long is the Broken Bones Experience?

It lasts about 1 hour 30 minutes.

What time does the experience start?

The start time is listed as 4:00 pm.

Is the tour guided, and what language is it offered in?

Yes, it is a guided experience, and it is offered in English.

What is included in the price?

The price includes a 90-minute guided Broken Bones Experience with tasting of their gins and 2 signature cocktails.

What cocktails are available?

The options mentioned are gin tonic, BB fizz, or you can have a cocktail of your choice.

What is the minimum age requirement?

The experience is not suitable for persons under 18 years of age.

What is the group size limit?

The experience has a maximum of 20 travelers.

Is there free cancellation?

Yes. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.