Question 1

What is concretely included in this gin workshop in Paris?

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This workshop includes a full two-hour session led by a spirit sommelier , including a visit to the artisanal distillery , tasting of an alcohol-free infusion, a pure gin, and two homemade cocktails , as well as a gourmet plate. You create your own custom recipe from a wide choice of botanicals and leave with your personalized 70 cl bottle in its fabric pouch, accompanied by a printed logbook to preserve your distillation secrets .

Question 2

How does the session at the Distillerie de l'Arbre Sec unfold?

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The experience begins with a guided exploration of the Distillerie de l'Arbre Sec and its cabinet of curiosities, accompanied by a non-alcoholic botanical infusion to calibrate the palate. A masterclass on the history of gin and the techniques of the still follows, with a commented tasting of a pure gin and a first cocktail. You then move on to the practical creation phase: selecting ingredients, weighing botanicals, distillation, and bottling your 70 cl, before closing the session with a second cocktail and the gourmet plate.

Question 3

Do I need prior knowledge to participate in this gin creation workshop?

Accepted Answer

No distillation or tasting skills are required for this gin workshop paris . The spirit sommelier accompanies each participant at every step, from identifying aromas to weighing botanicals , making the experience accessible to both beginners and already initiated spirit enthusiasts.

Question 4

How do I book and use my e-ticket for the workshop?

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Booking is done online in a few clicks to secure your place at the Distillerie de l'Arbre Sec . You immediately receive your e-ticket by email, to be presented on a smartphone or in printed form upon arrival in the cobbled courtyard, without any physical ticket office.

Question 5

Where exactly is the meeting point of the distillery in Paris?

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The Distillerie de l'Arbre Sec is located at 52 rue de l'Arbre Sec, in the first arrondissement of Paris, a few steps from the Palais-Royal. Access is direct from the Louvre - Rivoli station (line 1) or the Châtelet station (lines 1, 4, 7, 11, and 14). Parking is available on rue Bailleul two hundred meters away.

Question 6

Is it possible to participate if I don't consume alcohol?

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Yes, an alternative sensory journey is planned for participants who do not consume alcohol, including the tasting of a high-quality alcohol-free infusion . The learning part on botanicals , the composition of the aromatic profile, and the use of the still remains fully accessible and just as enriching.

Question 7

Is this workshop suitable for a special occasion or a gift?

Accepted Answer

The gin distillation workshop at the Distillerie de l'Arbre Sec is a particularly popular activity for birthdays, bachelor or bachelorette parties, team events, and original gifts among gin tasting paris enthusiasts. The personalized 70 cl bottle with a custom label enhances the unique souvenir aspect of the experience.

Question 8

What is the size of the groups hosted during the sessions?

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The artisanal distillery of l'Arbre Sec hosts deliberately small groups to ensure personalized attention by the spirit sommelier . This intimate format is one of the strengths regularly highlighted in feedback: each participant receives real attention throughout their creation workshop .

Question 9

Does the provided logbook really allow you to reproduce your gin at home?

Accepted Answer

The logbook given at the end of the session records the entirety of your custom recipe : the botanicals selected, their exact proportions, and the distillation parameters. It constitutes a precise documentary base to reproduce or adjust your gin in the future, and represents a true tool for extending the sensory experience well beyond the session.

Question 10

What distinguishes this gin workshop paris from a classic mixology course?

Accepted Answer

Unlike a mixology workshop that focuses on assembling cocktails from existing spirits, this gin distillation workshop immerses you in the manufacturing process itself: selecting and weighing botanicals , understanding the operation of the copper still , mastering the cut between heads, heart, and tails of distillation. You do not mix ingredients: you create a new spirit from scratch, in a real working artisanal distillery in Paris.

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