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Crafting Forty Spotted: Two Hours of Gin Alchemy in Hobart
A focused 2-hour masterclass at Lark Distillery where Forty Spotted Gin Professors lead a hands-on exploration of Tasmanian botanicals, blending and tasting as you make a bespoke bottle.
Crafting Forty Spotted: Two Hours of Gin Alchemy in Hobart.
Immerse yourself in a concentrated, sensory masterclass that peels back the curtain on premium Tasmanian gin: over two hours at Lark Distillery you’ll explore native botanicals, learn blending techniques from Forty Spotted Gin Professors, and leave with your own bespoke bottle and a sharper palate.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Hands-on Blending with Expert Guidance
Under the close guidance of Forty Spotted Gin Professors, participants blend aromas and flavours themselves—an active, instructor-led session that focuses on creating a personalized gin profile.
A Sensory Journey Through Botanicals
The class places emphasis on the sensory world of botanicals, giving guests a structured way to explore and compare native ingredients and their aromatic roles in the final spirit.
Tasting and Your Own Bespoke Bottle
Alongside guided tasting of finished gin, the experience culminates in creating and taking home your own bespoke Forty Spotted bottle—an educational souvenir of the masterclass.
What the day feels like
What the Two-Hour Masterclass Feels Like
The session is a tight, sensory-driven workshop: an introduction to the distillery’s approach, a guided survey of botanicals, hands-on blending exercises, guided tastings and the finishing steps to produce a personalized bottle—an educational, convivial two hours focused on craft and flavour.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this masterclass suits—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The masterclass runs for two hours.
The provided details do not list any specific gear requirements.
Sessions begin at The Still LARK Whisky Bar.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Gin Making Experience?
The masterclass lasts two hours.
Where do we meet for the class?
Meet at The Still LARK Whisky Bar.
Who runs the masterclass?
The session is led by the distillery’s Forty Spotted Gin Professors.
Will there be tastings included?
Yes—guided tasting of gin is part of the sensory and blending experience.
Are there age restrictions?
Yes—participation is strictly for adults aged 18 and over.
Can I take home what I make?
The experience culminates in creating a bespoke Forty Spotted bottle to take home.
How much does the experience cost?
The published headline indicates a price of $99 plus booking fee.