Master the World of Wine & Spirits!

Join us for an immersive and hands-on learning experience led by industry experts. Whether you're looking to refine your tasting skills, expand your knowledge, or simply explore the world of wine and spirits, our 1-day intensive courses are the perfect choice. Learn, taste, and engage in a dynamic environment designed for passionate learners!

Expand Your Knowledge, Enhance Your Experience

Great drinks are more than just what’s in the glass—they tell a story of tradition, craftsmanship, and culture. Whether you want to refine your palate, build confidence in selecting spirits and wines, or take your hospitality skills to the next level, our expertly designed courses offer a perfect blend of education and enjoyment. Through guided tastings and interactive sessions, you’ll gain practical knowledge that lasts far beyond the classroom.

1-Day Wine Course

Elevate Your Wine Knowledge

150

Perfect for wine lovers and aspiring connoisseurs, this course is designed to provide essential knowledge, tasting expertise, and food pairing skills. You’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of wine and how to appreciate it fully.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Introduction to Wine – History, global wine industry, and major regions.
  • Grape Varieties & Wine Styles – Red, white, and sparkling wine tasting.
  • Winemaking Process – Harvesting, fermentation, aging, and bottling.
  • Wine Tasting & Pairing – The 5 S’s of wine tasting and food pairing principles.
  • Regional Focus: Old World vs. New World – Exploring differences in wine characteristics.
  • Buying, Storing, and Serving Wine – Label reading, storage, and serving techniques.

Tastings Included: Sample premium wines and food pairings to enhance your learning experience.

1-Day Spirit Course

Unlock the Secrets of Fine Spirits

150

Take a deep dive into the rich history, craftsmanship, and tasting techniques of the world’s most renowned spirits. From vodka to whiskey, tequila to absinthe, this course is designed to educate and inspire.

What You’ll Learn:
  • Introduction to Spirits – Understanding distillation, aging, and classification.
  • Vodka – History, production, and key regions.
  • Gin – Origins, botanicals, and unique styles.
  • Rum – Sugarcane origins, Caribbean heritage, and rum styles.
  • Tequila & Mezcal – Agave-based production and classifications.
  • Whiskey / Whisky – Scotch, Irish, Bourbon, Rye, and Japanese whiskey.
  • Brandy & Cognac – Wine-based spirits and regional specialties.
  • Liqueurs – Flavoring processes and diverse styles.
  • Absinthe – Swiss origins, ingredients, and cultural influence.
  • Notable Spirits – Aquavit, Baijiu, Soju, Sake, Shochu, and their uses.
  • Tasting Techniques – Learn how to assess and describe spirits.
  • Modern Bartending – Industry trends and crafting signature cocktails.
Tastings Included: Sample premium spirits to enhance your learning experience.

Our students reviews

  • star rating  A fun and entertaining course. - Beautiful bar, great staff. Wonderful atmosphere. Definitely worth checking out if you're interested in learning about alcohol and cocktails. The manager Gary is top class too.

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    February 18, 2024

    star rating  2-Day Cocktail & Mixology Course  - I went to the 2-day Cocktail and Mixology course a few weeks ago, and it was an amazing way to kickstart 2024! I booked the course thinking I would learn... read more

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    February 5, 2024

    star rating  Whiskey tasting-would highly recommend!  - Got a whiskey tasting on Groupon. It was excellent; the teacher was really engaging, informative and a bit of craic and i loved the whiskey variety. I learned so much!

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    January 27, 2020
  • star rating  Christmas cocktails  - We went to their Christmas Cocktail party. You got to try 4 cocktails, 2 hot and 2 cold. I only liked one of them really but then I’m not a... read more

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    December 13, 2018

    star rating  Bartender for a night  - This is the best social bartender event so far I seen in Dublin. Aside from the usual welcome two cocktail and two hands on cocktail lesson,the event is followed by... read more

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    March 17, 2018

    star rating  An ABSOLUTE MUST!  - Came here for a tasting with friends, but ended up staying longer than planned. The instructors are super knowledgeable, friendly and extremely welcoming! Their courses and tastings are more than... read more

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    December 2, 2016

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EDUCATING THE bARTENDERS OF tOMORROW

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In a city renowned for their bars,
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141 North King Street
Dublin 7, Ireland

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