discover Drinks classes in sydney

Frequently Asked Questions

• What drink-based classes are available in Sydney?

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  Sydney offers several drink-focused classes including DIY Kombucha workshops with Cultured Artisans, Champagne and Chocolate pairings (1.5 hours, includes 4 glasses of champagne and a sample bag), Whisky Wonka featuring whisky-infused desserts matched to 3 single malt blends, and Boozy Science Night events covering topics like forensic psychology and psychopaths. Classes combine beverages with complementary experiences like chocolate making, truffle creation, or educational content.

• What is included in the Champagne and Chocolate class?

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  The Champagne and Chocolate class includes matching chocolates sampled with multiple champagnes, education on how champagne differs from sparkling wine, terroir knowledge, historical stories of Dom Perignon and Madame Clicquot, prosecco versus champagne comparisons, cellaring techniques, and chocolate history. Participants receive a certificate, sample bag, 4 glasses of champagnes, and take home the book 'Popping the Cork on Champagne'. The class requires a minimum of 6 participants and runs for 1.5 hours.

• Can I make kombucha at home after taking the DIY Kombucha class?

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  Yes. The Mighty Booch DIY Kombucha workshop explores the benefits and practicalities of making and maintaining kombucha at home. Instructor Gillian Kozicki from Cultured Artisans specialises in fermenting as an evolution of permaculture interests and teaches the traditional methods of kombucha fermentation, which originated in China thousands of years ago.

• What is Whisky Wonka and what can I expect?

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  Whisky Wonka is a whisky appreciation event guided by David Ligoff from Alchemist Events. Participants experience whisky-infused desserts including ice cream, marmalade, chocolate brownies, cheesecake, and walnut cookies, matched to a flight of 3 single malt whisky blends. The event includes education on flavour combinations, which single malts to use in different contexts, and how to incorporate whisky into desserts for home entertaining.

• Are there age restrictions for drink classes in Sydney?

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  Yes. The Choctails and Truffle Making class (which includes chocolate martinis and sparkling wine) requires participants to be over 18 years old. The Champagne and Chocolate class also specifies a minimum age requirement of 18, as does the Whisky Wonka class. Specific age requirements should be confirmed when booking other drink-focused classes.

• What is a minimum group size for booking drink classes?

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  Several drink classes require a minimum of 6 participants to run. This applies to both the Champagne and Chocolate class and the Choctails and Truffle Making class. If sufficient numbers are not reached the week prior to the class date, organisers will contact participants to reschedule. Private classes for 6 or more delegates can often be arranged at no extra charge.