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2 hours 15 minutes
Mobile ticket
In this experience, you will be introduced to the world of Science meets Nature, by our very own distillery experts in Dublin 8. At our Gin School: Distilling Academy you will create your own unique spirit (Gin or Vodka) recipe choosing from over 120 botanicals ranging from the traditional to the obscure.
While your spirit is distilling, you will be taken on a tour of Stillgarden Distillery, see a demonstration of our state-of-the-art lab equipment and participate in a Cocktail Masterclass where you will learn to create Stillgarden's signature drinks at home. Tickets include drinks and special tastings throughout, a historical adventure, botanical explorations, discovery moments, a charcuterie board all ending with you creating your own bottle of spirit distilled by you, which you can enjoy time and time again.
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Over 18's Only
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cocktails
Alcoholic Beverages
Birthday Party
Private Events
Bottled and labelled unique spirit recipe
Hen Party Friendly
Drinks and tastings throughout
Cocktail Masterclass
Charcuterie Board
Welcome drink upon arrival and drinks and cocktails throughout (N/A options available). Tour of the distillery and botanical explorations in the community garden. Food is a charcuterie board(for that all important soakage), we can cater for all dietary requirements just let us know in advance. Special tasting and drinks demonstrations where you can learn to create our signature drinks at home. Distil your own unique spirit recipe which is then bottled and labelled for you on site. Also includes cocktail masterclass.
main
Charcuterie Board
Board with cheese meat, pickles and bread.
54 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
r nag2023,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
This was so much fun and we where so happy. Thank you for this great night we will spreed the word about this experince. Thank you so myunch
clairebM4685HX,
Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Brilliant experience, Glen was really great and very informative. Despite the booking being for 2 hours we were there for almost 3 and it flew by. Gin was lovely and the masterclass was great fun. Had a glass of our own gin last night and it was gorgeous. Well worth doing.
S6098GZcarolinef,
Dec 31, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
One of the best things we did in Ireland! Glen was our host and made the experience so fun! Cannot recommend anything at Stillgarden enough!
Sara S,
Jun 30, 2024
- Review from Viator
This was such a unique experience. We loved it so much! Beautiful space, lovely staff. Diare was extremely knowledgeable and very fun. He was also quite patient with us and all of our questions. Stillgarden has such a great story and has made such an amazing impact on their community. This is one of the coolest things I’ve done on my travels ever!!! It’s an absolute must.
PatthebuilderO,
Dec 21, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
The whole set up is brilliant from start to finish and Jake and the team tailor your experience to exactly what you want to get out of it, for instance I was keen to gain some knowledge of the whole distilling process which I certainly did where as my wife just enjoyed having a laugh and creating a mad concocotion which im sure she will enjoy sharing with our friends when they come over First class job guys we will be back
mikerR1814SB,
Dec 19, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
Fantastic experience. Everyone was very professional and the products are top class!. The class was very engaging and I would definitely recommend to others.
C8059OCstevep,
Nov 4, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
Rather poor day out , food provided was poor and not as described . Gin quality wasn't very good . Cocktail masterclass consisted of pre provided mixers so just put in shaker and go no selection hardly a masterclass . Host was knowledgeable and informative shame he was let down by product and overall experience
DC Untied,
Sep 24, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
My wife and I had an absolute blast at the the Gin Academy Masterclass with Raven, Jake, and Richie. The evening starts off with a welcome cocktail in their garden, followed by a guided gin tasting on which Raven walked us through 4 Stillgarden creations while delivering an informative and entertaining presentation about Stillgarden and the history of gin. After that we were turned loose on the wall of botanicals where we got to select the recipe for our own signature gin. Around then we were served our second cocktail and a wonderful charcuterie board. The board wasn't quite a whole meal for two, but it was close, definitely a substantial snack. Don't eat too big a dinner beforehand! While our botanicals were distilling, we were lead upstairs where Raven talked more about the process of gin making at Stillgarden and some of the equipment they use. We also were walked through a quick cocktail making class using in-house created ingredients. The evening ended with us getting to create the label for our one of a kind gin. Overall, this was a super fun experience that was made even more special by Raven's incredible energy and personality. It's a fun mix of education and entertainment. We've done tours that go deeper into history and we've done tours that have done deeper into the science and process of distilling. This one is a really nice balance among history, science, and fun. A really fun date or group experience. Highly recommended!



7damienh,
Sep 21, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
Very different spirit and distillery experience...lots of fun, hands on use of mini stills and selecting tour own botanicals
Tatiana R,
Apr 18, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
This unique experience was exceptional. A blend of chemistry, history, and mixology. The cocktails flowed while we learned about gin and hand crafted our own bottle. I highly recommend.




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