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WHISKY BLENDING MASTERCLASS

Regular price £100.00/per person
See booking calendar for dates 3 hours Cotswolds Distillery, Stourton

2020, 2021 and 2022 Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Award Winner

2021 VisitEngland 'Best Told Story'

Join us for our Whisky Blending Masterclass, where you’ll learn all about what makes our award-winning whiskies so special, and where you’ll be able to blend your very own whisky.

Whilst you’re enjoying your Highball whisky cocktail on arrival, we’ll talk you through the history of whisky and our Cotswolds Distillery story. We’ll then take you on a guided tour around the distillery and into the warehouse, where you’ll learn all about the magic of whisky maturation, including the different types of barrels we use to age our whiskies and what flavours they impart.

After gaining an insight into the whisky making process, your host will give you an introduction on how to nose whisky before you smell and taste the four cask strength samples aged in different barrels. Once you’ve decided on the flavour profile you’d like to create, we’ll help you blend your own whisky using the different cask samples.

We’ll then shake things up a little and show you how to make a whisky cocktail with your blended single malt whisky, before bottling up the rest for you to take home in a presentation box. We’ll also give you a 20cl bottle of our flagship Cotswolds Signature Single Malt Whisky so that you can enjoy a dram with family and friends. Our shop will be open afterwards if you’d like to explore the rest of our range of spirits.

Please note, a soft drink option will be made available for those not drinking. Over 18s only.

Our tour visitors who are unable to use stairs will be able to view the Whisky Distillery from the ground floor. If you have any accessibility queries, please contact us prior to your visit on 01608238533. 

If you would like to book a private masterclass for 10 people, please get in touch with Millie at asmith@cotswoldsdistillery.com to arrange a suitable date and time.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do I book using a gift voucher?

If you are booking with a gift voucher, please call our tours team on 01608 238 533 or email tours@cotswoldsdistillery.com to book.

Can I purchase this experience as a gift?

Please click here if you'd like to purchase this experience as a gift.

What is your cancellation policy?

If you would like to cancel your tour and receive a full refund, we require at least 14 days notice.

Safety Information

All visitors will need to wear flat, closed-toe shoes on tours. Anyone in sandals or high heels will not be allowed on the tour.

As this is a working distillery, please make sure you are aware of your surroundings at all times.

How to FIND US

Our distillery is nestled on the edge of the Cotswolds and is best reached by car. We’re about two hour’s drive from London and have free car parking on site.

The nearest train station is Banbury station which is on the line from London Marylebone and Birmingham. Taxis can be found at the station and the drive takes about half an hour.

What our CUSTOMERS SAY

  • This was a very well spent three hours learning all about whisky and the Cotswold Distillery. We got to taste all the whisky they offer in both bottle and cask strength and then had the opportunity to blend our own to take away.

    Andy W

  • For someone who enjoys a dram and wante to learn more about the drink he loves this was the perfect gift. I would unhesitatingly recommend this experience to any whisky lover.

    Kingsman