Friday 7th March 2025
Discover the process of making an authentic gin and enjoy artisan gin while the secrets hidden in La Clandestilería are revealed. La Clandestilería is a signature artisanal distillery located in the town of Beniflà, in the heart of the La Safor region. Using traditional production methods and all-natural, top-quality raw materials, the distillates are created at a slow heat and in small batches using a traditional copper still. A process carried out entirely by hand that allows the distillery to dedicate all the time and care necessary to make each batch unique.
La Clandestilería was born from several years of research and testing in the world of spirits, which has allowed the company to create a signature artisanal distillery that meets the highest quality standards. Dedicated mainly to the production of gin, they have created “Gin Roders”, which has been awarded countless prizes in the most prestigious international competitions.
In its production, they only use natural botanicals, several of which are native to the Valencian Community, such as lavender or bitter almond, as well as 100% cereal alcohol of the highest quality, without any additives such as colourants, flavourings or sweeteners. Finally, they carry out the bottling and corking, as well as the placement of labels and various accessories on the bottle such as the leather stopper, which are done entirely by hand, also including quality control and final numbering of both the bottle and the batch, which gives the product extraordinary uniqueness.
• Guided tour of the facilities.
• Learn first-hand how a distillate is made in a traditional copper still.
• Botanical workshop.
• Tasting of 3 gins.
Time to visit the shop and then lunch will follow at the nearby Restaurant Cassoleta de Pep Sola in Potries, a small restaurant which has excellent reviews. Lunch will consist of a starter (tapas on the table to share), followed by a choice of main course, a dessert, and coffee or infusion (drinks are at own cost). The menu will be available nearer the time as the restaurant uses fresh local products, according to season.
PROGRAMME
09.00 hrs: Departure from Golden Star Apartments, Calle Bruselas, Javea Arenal.
09.15 hrs: Departure from Interiors (opposite side of the road), Javea port.
09.30 hrs: Pick up at Mas y Mas, N332, if required.
10.15 hrs: Arrival at the Restaurant Al de Semper, Beniflà; free time for refreshments.
11.30 hrs: Visit to La Clandestilería.
13.45 hrs: Departure for Potries.
14.00 hrs: Lunch at the Restaurant Cassoleta de Pep Sola in Potries.
16.00 hrs: Return to Javea.
17.00 hrs: Approx arrival back in Javea.
What is included
Transport by minibus (max. 25 members), tour of La Clandestilería as described, lunch at the Restaurant Cassoleta de Pep Sola, gratuities, €1 per person contribution to the new travel fund.
COST
€65 per person. Payable either by card (a link will be sent) or by bank transfer, on confirmation of your reservation.
BOOKING IS NOW OPEN
Via email to the group leader, Angela Chantry:
spanish.culture.cuisine@u3ajavea.com (please copy and paste into your mail provider)
DISCLAIMER: The Jávea U3A is not liable in any respect for any loss or injury that may be suffered by members whilst participating in the Association’s activities. It is members’ responsibility to ensure that they have the appropriate medical/health/travel insurance for their own personal needs Please be aware that you are responsible for your own personal belongings at all times.
