About this tour
Spend an hour at Earp Distilling Co. in Newcastle learning the craft behind spirit production, from grain to glass. Work through the distillery's 20 house spirits, selecting botanicals and proportions to create your own 200mL bottle to take home. You'll handle proper lab equipment under guidance and leave with a custom blend that reflects your taste preferences.
Highlights
- Sample 20 different distillates across the range
- Blend your own spirit using proper laboratory techniques
- Take home a 200mL bespoke bottle with your creation
- Learn distilling fundamentals and botanical selection
- 10% discount at the cellar door shop
What to expect
After a brief introduction to how spirits are made and what makes botanicals matter, you'll taste through the distillery's full portfolio. Staff will talk you through flavour profiles and balance as you work out your formula. Using basic lab equipment—pipettes and measuring tools—you'll compound your chosen spirit in small quantities, then watch it being bottled and labelled for you. It's hands-on but structured; no prior knowledge needed.
Good to know
The site is fully wheelchair accessible with public transport nearby. Not suitable if pregnant or if you have cardiovascular concerns. You'll be handling spirits, so pace yourself through tastings.
Frequently asked
- How long does Newcastle: Spirit Blending Class at Earp Distilling Co. take?
- Newcastle: Spirit Blending Class at Earp Distilling Co. runs for approximately 1 hour.
- How much does Newcastle: Spirit Blending Class at Earp Distilling Co. cost?
- Prices start from AUD $49 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Newcastle: Spirit Blending Class at Earp Distilling Co. run?
- This tour operates around Australia. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Newcastle: Spirit Blending Class at Earp Distilling Co.?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. AU & NZ Travel earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original AU & NZ Travel summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.