Live Distilling Workshop

Our live distilling event is a rare opportunity to take part in actually distilling gin. At the end of the event, all attendees receive a miniature (50ml) bottle of Sky Wave Gin that they have helped to distill. We'll begin by introducing you to our small still, ‘Tilly’, and distill gin with you and for you, in front of your very eyes. You help to prepare the botanicals and the still, under the guidance of our licensed Master Distiller.

The event lasts for about two and a half hours in total. It starts with an introduction to us, then a very quick overview of what distilling is (so that you understand what you’re doing and why) before we start the process. We then invite you to help to prepare the botanicals and the still, under the guidance of our Master Distiller.

Once the still is running, we go into a little more detail about gin, its history and the different ways that gin is produced. We also tell you a little of the Sky Wave Gin story and how and why we started making gin, followed by a tasting of our various gins. We then have part one of the cocktail making masterclass.

We introduce you to a gin cocktail you might not have tried, and, working in pairs, you'll channel your inner mixologist as you shake up your first cocktail. Once everyone has their sippable sensationa in hand, we host a fun quiz on gin and cocktails, to test your knowledge. The quiz is relatively easy, with multiple choice and 50:50 questions. This is often done in teams and there is a small prize for the winners.

It'll then be time to mix up your second cocktail, still working in your pairs. After delivering the quiz answers and prize, the still run will be coming to a close. We show how we cut the distillate to make the finished gin, and invite you to help bottle and label your miniature bottles.

Our events are fabulous for small to medium sized groups of people looking for something a little different; we have delivered highly successful corporate events, birthday and Christmas parties, hen parties and more.

Accessibility:

• The bar has a height of 110cm. If this is too high for some visitors, the staff will come to you to serve you.
• There are two toilet blocks on site, both of which are accessible.
• All seating is supportive, with chairs with backs. Some stools may be high for some people, but individual chairs and a banquette are also available. Chairs can be moved to allow wheelchair users to sit at tables.
• Music, lighting and temperature adjustments can be made on request.

Please note:
As this is an alcohol-based event, attendance is strictly limited to over-18s only. To be clear, we are unable to admit under-18s, even as spectators; nor babies or toddlers. Proof of age may be required if you look under 25, in the opinion of the event hosts.

• Everyone gets a miniature bottle (50ml) to take away that they have personally helped to make!
• Welcome G&T or soft drink for drivers.
• All barware and ingredients needed to shake up 2 cocktails each (driver packs available).
• Curated gin tasting from Sky Wave's award wining range.
• Small prize for quiz winners.
• 15% discount on all purchases over £30 on the day.