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Frequently Asked Questions

• What gin classes are available at Little Lon distillery in Melbourne?

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  Little Lon offers two gin masterclasses: the Premium Gin MasterClass (Thursdays 6:30pm and Saturdays 3:00pm) and the Masterclass & Gin Tasting (Saturdays 1pm). Both include a G&T welcome drink, tasting of 4 hand-crafted gins with paired tonic waters and garnishes, distillery tour covering vapour infusion and maceration techniques, and finish with a cocktail of your choice. The Saturday 1pm class is $85 per person and includes cheese and charcuterie boards.

• How many wines are tasted in Armadale Cellars' challenge events?

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  Challenge events at Armadale Cellars feature blind tastings of 12-13 premium wines. The Shiraz Challenge includes 12 premium Shiraz and Syrah varieties tasted blind, followed by a light supper with a 13th glass. The Champagne Challenge features 12 super premium Champagnes (with possible ringers) plus a 13th glass paired with light supper ($199 including supper). The Pinot Noir Challenge similarly offers 12 blind-tasted premium Pinot Noirs from multiple regions plus supper ($159).

• What is included in the Introduction to Wine Four Week Course?

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  The Introduction to Wine Four Week Course at Armadale Cellars runs on consecutive Wednesdays from 6:30pm to 8:30pm for $259. The course covers Champagne & Sparkling Wines, White Wines, Red Wines, and Dessert Wines along with ageing and cellaring topics. Classes are limited to 10 participants and feature six of Australia's finest table wines with a strong food component.

• What whisk(e)y classes are available in Melbourne?

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  Armadale Cellars offers the Introduction to Whisky one-night course, which covers major whisky styles including Blended, Single Malt, Pure Pot Still (Ireland), Bourbon, and new world whiskies. Bad Frankie (a cocktail and jaffle bar) offers the Australian Whisky Master Class led by owner Seb or qualified bartenders, focusing on Australian craft spirits. Private bookings at Bad Frankie are available with a minimum of 6 people on Tuesdays, Wednesdays evenings, and Saturday afternoons.

• How much do the One-Night Palate Trainer and Twenty Wines for $30 classes cost?

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  The One-Night Palate Trainer at Armadale Cellars costs $79 and runs once monthly from 6:30pm to 8:45pm. It teaches how to identify wine faults occurring in 1 out of 12 bottles and helps participants understand their own palate. Twenty Wines for $30 is an introductory tasting held in the Cellar at Armadale featuring value wines ranging from Riesling to Pinot Noir and Shiraz, limited to 24 seats.

• What brewery experiences are offered in Melbourne?

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  3 Ravens Brewery offers two experiences: the Brewery Tour & Tasting (brewery tour plus guided tasting of their range and cellar rarities) and the Brewery Masterclass & Lunch (brewery tour, sharing sit-down feast with brewery team, and guided tasting of 3 Ravens range plus limited cellar releases). 3 Ravens has been brewing since 2003 and won Champion Australian Small Brewery awards at the 2014 Australian International Beer Awards and 2018 Perth Royal Beer Awards.