Our Distillery Experiences at Manly Spirits Co.
Come and learn about our craft with experiences bound to entice your five senses. Become an expert on Whisky & Gin with our Distillery tour/tastings experiences or shake up some gin & vodka drinks at our Cocktail Masterclass.
Anyone who books a Distillery Experience also receives a $10 discount for any full sized spirits to take home!
Discover below everthing Manly Spirits Co has to offer
Gin Making Classes
MAKE YOUR OWN GIN
A unique, hands-on experience where you will make your very own, one-of-a-kind bottle of gin to take home.
At our outstanding distilling laboratory for adults, ‘The Stillhouse’ located in Manly Spirits Distillery, you will take charge of a beautiful mini copper still to develop and distil your very own 700ml bottle of gin. Create your own gin recipe by choosing from our extensive range of botanicals from our library; Australian native and foraged marine, citrus, herbal, floral and spice botanicals. Our expert distillers will guide you throughout the process including when to make those all-important cuts that will influence your spirit’s flavour. Book your Gin School Experience or get a Gin School gift card for a special friend. These classes can cater up to groups of 16.
Cost: $190 pp + booking fee
Duration: 2 hours
Where: 4A/9-13 Winbourne Rd, Brookvale NSW 2100
Available times: Thur 6:00pm, Sat 12:00pm & 4:00pm, Sun 1:00pm
This unique experience includes:
- 700ml custom-made bottle of Gin to take home
- Manly Spirits Gin and Tonic upon arrival
- Manly Spirits cocktail & antipasto plate
- Education instruction by Manly Spirits Distiller with take-home booklet
- An array of local, familiar and exotic botanicals for you to choose from to make your own gin in our mini copper pot still
- BYOB – Bring your own botanical! If you have something special, feel free to bring along something you’ve grown in the garden, or a favourite spice from your travels
- Label, sign, shrink seal your own bottle with your individual tasting note
- $10 off any full-sized bottle of spirits purchased from the distillery
Manly Spirits Gin Distillery Tour & Tasting
LOOK BEHIND THE SCENES
Tours of the distillery are an extraordinary way to learn about craft distillation and artisan spirits. The whole experience will give you the chance to see where our Gins/Botanical Vodka and Liqueur are made and understand exactly what goes into crafting what’s in your glass.
Go behind the scenes to have an overview of our production processes and area, with the opportunity to view our stills, botanicals used, and bottling setup. Your friendly and knowledgeable spirit guide will give you a history of Gin, the opportunity to touch, taste, smell our raw ingredients including our pantry of Australian botanicals.
Then join us for an in-depth tasting experience, as selected by our Head Distiller, of five of our core expressions to sit, sip and compare.
Cost: $30 pp + booking fee
Duration: 1 hour
Where: 4A/9-13 Winbourne Rd, Brookvale NSW 2100
Available times: Thur 5:00pm, Fri 5:00pm, Sat 2:00pm & 6:00pm, Sun 2:00pm
This unique experience includes:
- Guided tour of our Distillery with one of our experts
- Tasting of 5 spirit expressions
- $10 off any full-sized bottle of spirits purchased from the distillery
Manly Spirits Cocktail Masterclass
CREATE THE PERFECT COCKTAIL
Daring to dabble in the art of mixology or simply want to have fun making delicious cocktails with friends! Join us at the distillery for a Cocktail Masterclass where you will learn how to shake, stir and strain 3 signature cocktails with our professional mixologist. All cocktails are inspired by native botanicals used in the range from Manly Spirits Co.
Cost: $105 pp +booking fee
Duration: 2 hours
Where: 4A/9-13 Winbourne Rd, Brookvale NSW 2100
Available times: Fridays 7:00pm
This unique experience can cater for up to 25 people and includes:
- Learn how to create (and drink!) three signature cocktails
- Explore a brief history of cocktails, the stories behind each drink as well as some insight into how we’ve made them work using our range of spirits.
- Learn how to use cocktail-making equipment and the secrets of the perfect cocktail
- Delicious cheese/antipasto board with mixed cheese, crackers and cured meats. (gf options available)
Coastal Stone - Whisky Distillery Tour & Tasting
THE ARTISAN WAY
Dive into the art of whisky-making with an immersive guided tour of the distillery. Discover the secrets behind the creation of this unique Australian-made spirit and explore the nuances of different whisky styles and maturation processes. You will be shown how we make our single malt whisky, from mashing our barley, fermentation, distilling and barrel maturation. You will then get to sip, compare and discuss 4 different whiskies from different style casks and maturation with one being tapped straight from the barrel! Let your inner Whisky obsession come to life with this bespoke tour.
Cost: $48pp +booking fee
Duration: 1 hour
Available times: Fri 6:00pm, Sat 3:00pm & 5:00pm, Sun 12:00pm
This unique experience includes:
- Guided tour of our Whisky distillery & production by one of our experts
- Tasting of 4 different whiskies
- $10 off any full-sized bottles of spirits purchased from the distillery
Experience Vouchers
If the class you'd like to pick is a gift and you are unsure of a date, why not give a gift voucher! Available in physical or virtual cards.
Embrace your curiosity with a distillery experience
Visit our distillery and embark on an experience certain to entice your five senses.
There is no better place to learn how your drink goes from idea to glass than at Manly Spirits Co. Distillery. We honour our craft with the utmost respect and take no shortcuts. Learning from the traditional profession of distilling whilst using innovative modern techniques, we use only the finest ingredients to produce our exquisite craft spirits.
When you come to the distillery, you are called to dive deeper into how our spirits are created. We invite you to take a behind-the-scenes look at how we craft distinctive spirits that rival the best in the world, to explore how we use foraged marine and native botanicals to make our range of locally produced Australian spirits and to study our craft. We’ll share what we know so that you can become an expert on artisanal whisky, vodka and gin.
At Manly Spirits Co., you can discover what it takes to produce premium spirits on a distillery tour or shake up some high-class creations of your own at our cocktail masterclass. After your experience, visit our distillery tasting bar to sample bespoke drinks made from the spirits produced at the distillery.
Book your distillery tour today, or buy a gift voucher to treat someone special to an unforgettable experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I book a Distillery Experience?
Fill out your details and pay by debit/credit card on checkout. You will receive a confirmation of your booking by email.
Can I cancel/reschedule my booking?
For Gin Tours, Whisky Tours and Cocktail Masterclasses:
We don’t offer refunds but we’ll happily reschedule your booking given at least 48 hours notice. We can reschedule you with less than 48 hours notice however please note you will incur a cancellation fee for this.
Gin cancellation fee: $10
Whisky tour cancellation fee: $20
Cocktail masterclass cancellation fee: $30
Please note, cancellation notifications must be done in writing via email addressed to venue@manlyspirits.com.au
Sorry, we cannot accept a call or a voicemail as a notification.
Please note: Your ticket(s) will be forfeited if you don’t show up for the class.
For Gin Making Classes:
Cancellation by you
Gin Making class tickets are non-refundable. What we do offer is the following;
Cancellation 72 hours prior to event:
- Reschedule date or
- Gin School Gift card which is redeemable for 2 years
Cancellation within 72 hours of event
- welcome to send someone else in your place
- Please notify us via email at venue@manlyspirits.com.au. Please supply us your full name and order number, together with the full name and contact details of the person attending.
Please note, cancellation notifications must be done in writing via email addressed to venue@manlyspirits.com.au
Sorry, we cannot accept a call or a voicemail as a notification.
Please note: Your ticket(s) will be forfeited if you don’t show up for the class.
Cancellation by Manly Spirits Co.
If we haven’t reached the minimum number of 4 participants for a class, we reserve the option to cancel the class up to 7 days prior to its date. We will inform you within 7 days of the class date and we will give you the option to either
- Receive a full refund, or;
- Reschedule for a later date, or;
- Issue you a gift voucher valid for up to 2 years.
Is my Distillery Experience gift voucher refundable?
No. Gift vouchers are non-refundable and cannot be used as value towards retail purchases. Gift vouchers can however be transferred to another recipient.
How do I redeem my Distillery Experience gift voucher?
Follow this link to our event booking system to select your preferred class date and time, subject to availability.
HOW TO REDEEM
1. Choose your date.
2. Choose how many people you are booking for.
3. In Contact & Payment section, select ‘Apply a Gift Card’ and enter gift card number. If your gift card code is only 5 characters, you’ll need to add a ‘0’ in front eg. 0_____
4. Enter your contact details.
5. Select complete & pay to book.
When will I receive my Distillery Experience gift voucher?
You can choose for the recipient to receive the gift voucher straight away by including their email address. Otherwise you can just enter your own email address and a digital gift voucher will be emailed to you immediately via our gift voucher system. This will give you options to download a hardcopy if required. Please check ‘junk’ email if you do not receive this. If you still have not received please contact us by either emailing venue@manlyspirits.com.au or call 02 80185144.
How long is a Distillery Experience gift voucher valid for?
Your gift voucher is valid for 2 years from the date of purchase.
Can I apply my gift voucher to other Manly Spirits products or services?
No. Distillery Experience gift vouchers can only be redeemed for the original Distillery Experience chosen.
Where can I park?
There is plenty of parking inside the industrial estate after 4pm any day due to many neighbouring businesses closing for the day. We suggest catching public transport or uber so as to allow you to enjoy your Gins
Where is the nearest bus stop?
You can catch the B-Line from Wynyard or Newport to Warringah Mall / Brookvale bus stop, and it’s about a 10 minute walk from the bus stop to our distillery.
How long are the Distillery Experiences?
Gin & Whisky Tours go for approx 1 hour. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the tour to grab yourself a G&T and make sure the tour can start on time. If you’re planning your evening with friends, allow for time after the tour to relax and enjoy our delicious cocktail menus.
Cocktail Masterclasses and Gin Making Classes go for 2 hours. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to ensure the class starts on time and gives you time to grab your included G&T on arrival and meet the rest of the classmates.
Do you have disabled access?
Yes, please call us to discuss special requirements.
Is it possible to arrange a private group experience for a corporate or after party?
Yes we do offer private gin tours, whisky tours, cocktail masterclass and gin making classes for corporate events, birthday parties, hens nights or bucks nights and team building experiences. If you would like to find out more about booking a private group distillery experience, then please get in contact by filling out this form or contact us directly by emailing venue@manlyspirits.com.au or call 0280185144
I have a question, how can I get in touch?
venue@manlyspirits.com.au or call 0280185144
