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Highlights
- At MIXOLOGY Academy in Europe's leading bartending school, industry professionals guide you through an exploration of spirits within the academy.
- Your trainer at MIXOLOGY Academy introduces the tasting setup, glasses, and tools before your first spirit sampling begins.
- During this masterclass, taste five premium spirits each paired with a bite while learning professional techniques to assess appearance, aroma, flavor, and finish.
- Trainers share stories about each spirit's production steps and character, answering questions in a relaxed setting for guests.
Your Experience
Discover a premium spirits tasting masterclass hosted by MIXOLOGY Academy, led by an expert trainer who employs professional techniques. This interactive session offers insights into the world of high-quality spirits through guided tastings.
Getting started
Upon arrival at MIXOLOGY Academy, check in for your Premium Spirits Tasting Masterclass and meet your experienced trainer from MIXOLOGY Academy. The trainer will explain the session's format and materials before introducing you to the tasting stations where everyone can settle in.
MIXOLOGY Academy premium spirits tasting masterclass
Set within MIXOLOGY Academy, a renowned bartending school offering professional training, this experience involves participating in an organized Premium Spirits Tasting Masterclass with a small group of fellow guests. The session is designed to be interactive and engaging.
Features
- The masterclass guides you through tasting five premium spirits, each chosen for its unique style, aroma, and production method. This step-by-step format allows you to compare your impressions with others in the group.
- A professional MIXOLOGY Academy trainer leads the session, explaining each pour and demonstrating how industry experts evaluate spirits. The trainer ensures a clear pace and checks in regularly throughout the tasting.
- You'll receive an introduction to professional tasting techniques that cover appearance, aroma, taste, and finish, enabling you to assess clarity, nose, flavor structure, and aftertaste as experienced bartenders or sommeliers do.
- As you taste each spirit, insights into its history, production methods, and characteristics are shared. This context helps you understand the origins of each style, how it's crafted, and why specific aromas and textures appear in your glass.
- Carefully chosen food pairings accompany each spirit to either complement or contrast their flavors. These pairings help highlight changes in perception regarding sweetness, spice, or body when combined with particular foods.
- Throughout the tasting, you have opportunities to ask questions and interact with industry professionals, allowing for clarification of techniques, discussion about career paths, or personalized recommendations based on your preferences.
- All necessary tasting glasses and materials are provided. Each place setting is prepared in advance, ensuring that appropriate glassware and tools are ready for every spirit tasted during the session.
Wrapping up
As the guided portion of the Premium Spirits Tasting Masterclass concludes, you have time to ask any final questions and reflect on your favorite spirit and food pairing before departing MIXOLOGY Academy at your leisure.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Premium Spirits Tasting Masterclass
- Guided masterclass led by a professional MIXOLOGY Academy trainer
- Introduction to professional tasting techniques
- Insights into the history, production methods, and characteristics of each spirit
- Opportunity to ask questions and interact with industry professionals
- Tasting of 5 premium spirits
- Food pairings with each spirit
- Use of all tasting glasses and materials
- Transportation to and from the MIXOLOGY Academy
- Additional food and beverages
- Parking fees
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Must Know
- No previous tasting experience is needed to enjoy this masterclass at MIXOLOGY Academy.
- Your session will begin with an introduction from your professional trainer on how to use the tasting glasses and materials effectively.
Ticket Delivery
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the experience starts.
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