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Cocktail Bar & Whiskey Lounge, Bournemouth

 Tastings & Classes

We offer a wide range of spirit tasting classes, all of which can be tailored to your specific needs. A great choice for groups who want to learn a bit more about their favourite spirits in a fun, relaxed but informative setting. We haven’t included prices because it depends on your product choices, but our classes start at £28 per person.

All of our classes contain a wide range of information about the spirits, including history, manufacturing processes and other interesting facts.

 Whiskey (and whisky) Tasting Classes

Whether you prefer Scotch, Bourbon, Rye, Irish or World whiskies, we can tailor a whiskey tasting class to suit your group’s specific needs. We have listed some examples below to get you started but please contact us if you would like something a little different.

Scotch Regions

Scotch Regions

A Scotch whisky tasting class which demonstrates the traditional differences between the various whisky-producing regions of Scotland, from delicate, floral Lowland Scotch, to sweet, smooth Speyside and peaty, medicinal Islay. A trip around Scotland in three glasses of delicious whisky, from the comfort of a warm, cosy bar.

Bourbon Mashbills

Bourbon Mashbills

A whiskey class which demonstrates the differences between various styles of bourbons. Experience a variety of different production and ageing methods and how that translates to the product which ends up in your glass. From smooth wheated bourbon, to spicy high-rye whiskey. Bourbon has an exciting, interesting history too.

World Whiskies

World Whiskies

A trip around the world in a whisky glass. We pick whiskies with distinctive local styles in order to demonstrate how diverse, exciting and varied world whisky is. From Japan, to India, to Taiwan, Australia and beyond. There are some absolutely incredible whiskies from beyond the traditional heartlands, as you will find out…

 Rum Tasting Classes

Rum has an incredibly exciting history and its popularity has resulted in a variety of different spirits and styles. This makes it ideal for a tasting class. From lighter Spanish-style rums to heavy English Navy-style spirits… We have listed some examples below to get you started but please contact us if you would like something a little different.

Rum Styles

Rum Styles

Discover the fundamental differences between the main styles of rum. We explain the history behind English, Spanish and French styles and why these different nationalities produced such varied spirits.

Ageing

Ageing

In this class, we demonstrate the effect that barrel ageing has on rum. We explain how rums are aged (and why) and you will be able to taste the influence that it has on the finished product.

Spiced Rums

Spiced Rums

Spiced rum is massively popular. Gone are the days where rum was simply spiced to hide the fact that it was an inferior product. We pick some high quality spiced rums for you to taste and we’ll even show you how to spice your own rum!

 Gin Tasting Classes

The history of gin is definitely “interesting”. Its popularity has risen and fallen over the years but the current gin boom looks here to stay for a while. Recent years have seen a great number of excellent gins being produced. We have listed some examples of gin classes below to get you started but please contact us if you would like something a little different.

Infusion Types

Infusion Types

A gin tasting class which shows you the differences between different styles of gin production. From steeping, to vapour infusion and in-between.

Botanicals

Botanicals

A gin class with a focus on the botanicals used to give three excellent gins their distinct flavour. An interesting test of your tastebuds and sense of smell.

World Gins

World Gins

Around the world in three gins. We choose some gins with distinctive local ingredients, taking you on an exotic trip while you learn what’s possible with gin.

 Cocktail Classes

Our cocktail classes are a fun way to learn how to improve your drink-making skills. You will be making all the drinks yourselves (with a little help and tuition from us), so make sure you bring your best shaking arms! Please contact us to discuss which cocktails you would like in your class. We have listed some popular options below:

Classics

Classics

We show you how to make some of the most popular classic cocktails - the “crowd pleasers” that everyone ought to know how to make!

Whiskey Cocktails

Whiskey Cocktails

Being a whiskey bar, we spend a lot of time putting whiskey (and whisky) into cocktails. The possibilities are almost endless, as you will find out.

Low & No ABV

Low & No ABV

Low and no-alcohol cocktails are becoming more and more popular. We will show you that no alcohol does NOT mean that you can’t have an incredible cocktail.

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