Behind the Bar Series: Old Fashioned Cocktail Class

Old Glory Distilling Co. in Clarksville, Tennessee offers the Behind the Bar Series: Old Fashioned Cocktail Class at 451 Alfred Thun Rd. This 1.5 hour, hands on session teaches the craft of the Old Fashioned and a bartender chosen variation while you mix, taste, and learn behind an active bar. Led by a distillery bartender, the class breaks down the components of a balanced whiskey cocktail—spirit, sweetener, bitters, dilution, and citrus—and demonstrates simple techniques like muddling, stirring, and timing ice melt.

You will build two drinks and receive hands on tips for jigger use, garnish selection, and serving temperature so you can recreate the recipes at home. The atmosphere is social and practical—expect small group interaction, bar side instruction, and time to taste while asking questions about the whiskey and the house approach to production. Classes emphasize technique and balance rather than advanced mixology theory, making this a great pick for curious beginners and experienced home bartenders alike.

Practical details: attendees must be 21 or older and carry valid identification; the session lasts about ninety minutes and involves standing, handling glassware, and tasting. Reservations are recommended as classes fill quickly, and the setting at 451 Alfred Thun Rd reflects the working character of modern craft distilling in the region. Why it stands out: the course pairs practical hands on learning with the chance to taste two cocktails and to ask direct questions of people who make the product, giving visitors an accessible inside look at local whiskey craft.

It is ideal for a date night, a small celebration, or anyone who wants a concise but thorough introduction to a foundational whiskey cocktail. Nearby, Clarksville offers dining and after hours options to extend the evening, but the class itself is compact and satisfying, two crafted drinks and the skills to make them again. If you go, bring an ID, a readiness to stand and participate, and perhaps a small notebook to jot recipes and tips.

The Behind the Bar Series: Old Fashioned Cocktail Class is a short, focused way to deepen your cocktail skills while supporting a local craft producer. Book in advance through the distillery booking link because seats are limited and popular on weekend evenings. The class at 451 Alfred Thun Rd starts promptly; arrive early to check in and take your place at the bar.

Expect a relaxed pace, friendly instruction, and practical takeaways rather than flashy cocktails. Suitable for visitors staying in Clarksville and the surrounding area, this experience compresses a season of trial and error into a single evening of guided practice. It is an efficient, social, and flavorful way to bring home a new skill.

Reserve early and raise your cocktail IQ.