DUNEDIN DISTILLERY FIELD GUIDE
Inside No8 Distillery: A 90‑Minute Deep Dive into Gin, Rum and Liqueur — Ending Behind the Bar
A concise guide to No8 Distillery’s 90‑minute Tour & Hands‑on Cocktail experience in Dunedin, including a five‑spirit tasting and a practical cocktail class.
Inside No8 Distillery: A 90‑Minute Deep Dive into Gin, Rum and Liqueur — Ending Behind the Bar.
Embark on a 90‑minute journey at No8 Distillery in Dunedin to hear the story behind their craft and to watch the process behind their award‑winning Gins, Rums and Liqueurs; the visit includes a tasting of five distinct spirits and finishes with a hands‑on cocktail class that teaches basic methods you can replicate at home.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Behind the Still: The No8 Story
Hear the story of No8 and see the process used to make their award‑winning gins, rums and liqueurs on a compact, focused tour of the distillery.
Five Spirits to Sample
A guided tasting lets you compare five unique spirits crafted by No8, offering direct insight into each product’s character and production choices.
Hands‑on Cocktail Class
The experience concludes with a hands‑on cocktail session, covering a basic cocktail‑making method so you leave with practical skills to recreate drinks at home.
What the day feels like
What the experience feels like
The session moves at a deliberate pace across 90 minutes: a welcome and distillery overview, an up‑close look at spirit production, a structured tasting of five different spirits, then a final, practical cocktail class where participants mix drinks and learn basic techniques.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this experience suits — and who it excludes.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring anything the operator specifies; check operator guidance for required items prior to arrival.
The program runs for 90 minutes.
Meet at 90 Bond Street for the start of the tour.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Tour & Hands‑on Cocktail?
The experience runs for 90 minutes.
What is the minimum age to attend?
Participants must be 18 years or older.
What will I taste during the visit?
The visit includes a tasting of five unique spirits produced by No8, including their gins, rums and liqueurs.
Does the experience include a cocktail class?
Yes — the program concludes with a hands‑on cocktail class covering a basic cocktail method to practice at home.
Where do we meet to start the tour?
The meeting location is 90 Bond Street.
Who operates the Tour & Hands‑on Cocktail?
The experience is run by No8 Distillery in Dunedin.