The 12 Blending Workshops That Pour Properly

1.Dublin: Roe and Co Distillery Cocktail Workshop Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 489 reviews · from $28Our pick

At Roe and Co Distillery in Dublin’s Liberties, you’ll tour a former Guinness Power Station, explore Irish whiskey flavors, and join either a cocktail or blending workshop. Guides such as Luke, Andrew, Erin, and Isaac lead a lively one-hour session that ends with a Roe and Co cocktail.

“Thoroughly enjoyed this activity. Very interesting indeed combined history and information with fun and entertainment. Excellent guide who really added hugely to experience.”

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2.San Francisco Whiskey Cocktail Class: Views and City History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 206 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $69Top rated

At Gold Bar Whiskey Distillery on Treasure Island, you taste three whiskies, then make a Whiskey Sour, Old Fashioned, and Paper Plane with a dedicated bartender such as Nick, Will, Weston, or Johnny. Expect an 80-minute class, city views, local history, and a maximum of eight people.

“Omg the place is really beautiful , with exceptional views of the city of course . Will was amazing ! He was funny and knowledgeable with the history and answered all our questions . I was nervous but he made us all feel at ease . We had a blast tasting the whiskey and making the drinks ! I made a bomb whiskey sour .We will definitely be back ! Thank you again Will!”

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3.Dublin: Jameson Distillery Whiskey Blending Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 113 reviews · from $68

At Jameson Distillery Bow St., a Jameson Craft Ambassador guides you through a 90-minute Black Barrel blending class. Taste four whiskey components, sample cask-strength whiskey, then nose, measure, and mix a 50ml bottle of your own blend to take home.

“It was entertaining and knowledgeable!! Great spend and our guide was fun and informative!”

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4.Premium Tennessee Whiskey Workshop: Cocktails Stories and Culture

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90

At Love & Exile in East Nashville, Chris Mallon and fellow Nashville hospitality pros guide you through three full-size Old Fashioned variations in 90 minutes. You mix each drink yourself, learn bar techniques and whiskey history, and leave with practical ideas for making better cocktails at home.

“Excellent history and great foundation for cocktail creation and interesting tips to make exceptional drinks.”

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5.Dublin: Jameson Distillery Whiskey Cocktail-Making Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $68

At Jameson Distillery on Bow Street, an English-speaking Jameson Brand Ambassador leads you through a Whiskey Sour, Old Fashioned, and Jameson Punch. You will shake, stir, taste, and take home a cocktail book. The class costs $68, lasts one hour, and does not include the Bow Street tour.

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6.Sushi Making Class at a Local Distillery in Boston

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $75

At Short Path Distillery near Boston, Chef Harold leads a relaxed two-hour sushi class for beginners and experienced cooks. Make miso soup, shrimp tempura and sweet potato hand rolls, plus a spicy tuna roll, then eat your creations with the group. Drinks cost extra.

“We had a great time with Chef Harold. He was very personable and professional. The class was really fun and the rolls turned out great!”

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7.Japanese Whisky Hunting《HIGH-QUALITY-ONLY》Rare Tasting Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $110

Meet Dan, Shugo, Yukata, Hayato, or another host near Yoyogi-Uehara Station for a two-hour tasting of around 10 Japanese whiskies. The pours can be adjusted to your tastes, with Japanese snacks, sweets, soft drinks, photos, and a surprise souvenir included.

“Dan showed us and let us sample a wide range of Japanese whiskeys so it was quite informative. We found a couple of new favorites and will definitely look for them when we get back home”

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8.Cork: Jameson Cocktail Making Class at Midleton Distillery

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 18 reviews · from $68

At Midleton Distillery, an English-speaking mixology host guides you through three Jameson cocktails, from measuring to tasting. Ben and Rory have led memorable sessions, with tips on whiskey, cocktails, bars, and food. The one-hour class suits beginners and experienced drink-makers alike.

“The host was amazing! She was so knowledgeable and gave us tips on what bars and food venues to go too! As it was Sunday night it was only me and my friend so felt like a VIP experience! Drinks were great too and not shy on alcohol content!”

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9.Paris Craft Distillery Make Your Own Gin Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $132

At La Distillerie de l'Arbre Sec, an expert distiller guides you through gin styles, botanicals, tasting, cocktails, and hands-on distillation. Choose your own plants, herbs, and spices, then leave with a custom-labeled 70cl bottle made in a small group of no more than eight.

“Such a fun unique experience! Neat to learn about the distillery, excellent drinks and snacks provided. Very friendly and knowledgeable instructor.”

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10.San Francisco: Local Distillery Cocktail Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 11 reviews · from $49

Meet your English-speaking bartender at Gold Bar Whiskey Distillery on Treasure Island for three whiskey samples and three cocktails. Weston, Nick, Jeff, and Will have each led lively classes, with bar tools, snacks, reserved seating, Bay views, and a short Treasure Island history lesson included.

“Great explanations from Nick, awesome atmosphere, super nice people, and tasty drinks. We totally recommend it!”

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11.Private tour from Cognac – Cognac Distillery & Bordeaux Winery with a workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $867

Spend nine hours comparing Bordeaux wine and Cognac with a private English-speaking guide, possibly Jean-Luc. Visit Bordeaux chateaux, blend and bottle your own red wine, then tour two family-run Cognac estates and taste brandy and Pineau des Charentes.

“Tour was excellent and introduced us to the "art of blending wine in the Bordeaux Region" plus the methods of producing Cognac in the region. Jean Luc was an excellent Tour Guide and very knowledgeable in the art of Cognac Distillation. In addition the sites/distilleries we visited were excellent for us to gain an understanding of Cognac Production.”

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12.Workshop in Rozelieures Assemble your Whiskey

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $98

At Distillerie Rozelieures, visit the farm, brewery, still room, sound and light show, and whisky cellar before tasting five whiskies. With guidance from the multilingual team, including blending host Clément, you will create and bottle your own blend during this 2.5-hour small-group workshop.

“Very nice experience, this workshop at Rozelieures. Friendly and helpful (multilingual!) guidance, beautiful tour and animations. Tasting whiskey and making your own blend super fun to do. The whole whisky is produced on our own farm and we continue to enjoy the homemade blend at home!Auto-translated”

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