The 5 Best Gin Masterclasses in Ireland

1.Tribe Gin School Experience in Galway

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $173Our pick

At Tribe Gin School on Upper Salthill Road, you’ll learn how gin is made, choose your own botanicals, distill a personal bottle, and taste several gins. Hosts including Paul and Ciaran add Galway stories, Irish culture, gin and tonics, and a local meat and cheese board to this 2.5-hour class.

“This was a fantastic experience and would be perfect to do with friends, tour groups, or even with a family. It could even be fun to start the night at Tribe on a stag or hen party. It is operated by locals from Galway so it gives you that local vibe and personal touch that makes it unique. Paul was fantastic at answering questions and making it so much fun from start to finish! I highly recommend booking this experience, you will leave with your very own bottle of gin, and memories that will last forever!”

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2.Gin Tasting Masterclass In Stillgarden Distillery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $48

At Stillgarden Distillery in Inchicore, Dublin 8, you’ll learn the basics and history of distillation, enjoy a welcome cocktail, taste four signature gins with mixers, and finish with questions for a liquid expert. Non-gin and non-alcoholic options are available if requested in advance.

“The tour was informative, informal and intimate. It was like being invited to a good friend's home! Cheers to Stillgarden! Will definitely be making online purchases to ship to the USA!”

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3.Gin School, distill you own gin, cocktails, tastings, food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $136

At Stillgarden Distillery in Dublin 8, an English-speaking distilling instructor guides you through botanicals, gin tasting, cocktail making, and your own spirit recipe. You receive snacks, drinks, and a 500ml bottle of your finished gin or spirit.

“Super nice people! Great explanations! Delicious drinks! What more could you want! Clear recommendation!”

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4.Gin Masterclass with Welcome Drink & Tasting Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 8 reviews · from $45Best value

At Stillgarden Distillery in Dublin, a liquid expert guides you through distillation, 120 botanicals, and four house-made gins. Your one-hour session includes a welcome drink, tasting flight, mixer, and a final Q&A. Non-gin and non-alcoholic choices are available if requested ahead.

“The Welcome Drink was the best, the other Gins were just ok. It was not so detailed on Gin experience and it seems to me much to high priced for what i got.”

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5.Afternoon Tea & Gin Masterclass

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 5 reviews · from $74

At Stillgarden Distillery in Dublin County, a live English-speaking liquid expert guides you through distilling, 120 botanicals, four house-made gins, and afternoon tea. You get a welcome drink, savory sandwiches, sweet treats, and a final Q&A in this 90-minute, adults-only tasting.

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