Choose a gin tour to learn about distillation, a whisky tasting to compare flavours, or a cocktail class to practise mixing. For vermouth, Negronis or amaro, our pick is ASTERLEY BROS masterclasses, at £59.50 per place. We lead them at our South London SE26 space, teaching you about the drinks we make and blend. We are makers and blenders, not a distillery.
Our NEGRONI SESSION runs on 12 and 14 November 2026, WELCOME TO VERMOUTH on 26 and 28 November 2026, and INTRODUCTION TO AMARO on 14 and 16 January 2027. Gift vouchers cost £59.50 for one place or £119 for two.
Quick comparison
| Experience | What you learn | Price and booking notes |
|---|---|---|
| Our maker-led masterclasses | Vermouth, Negronis or amaro | £59.50 per place; November or January dates |
| Gin distillery tours | Botanicals, distillation and tasting | Hayman’s in Balham: £25 for about 75 minutes. Sipsmith in Chiswick: £55 gift voucher for two, with a 5cl bottle. Beefeater’s price and tasting details are unconfirmed |
| Whisky tastings | Whisky styles and flavours | Check the venue, samples, dates and total price |
| Cocktail masterclasses | Preparing and mixing drinks | Check that hands-on mixing is included |
<u>Check what your ticket includes before paying</u>, especially production access, tasting quantities, duration and any take-home items. If you would rather enjoy drinks at home, our NEGRONI SOCIETY offers two Negronis a month from £14.50 plus postage.
1. Asterley Bros masterclasses in South London
Drinks focus
Start with the drink you want to learn about: The Negroni Session for Negronis, Welcome to Vermouth for vermouth, or Introduction to Amaro for amaro. Choose your flavour, then find a date that suits.
Format and inclusions
We lead these masterclasses at our SE26 space, taking you through how we make and blend the drinks.
Location and availability
All three classes take place at our SE26 space. Book The Negroni Session on 12 or 14 November 2026, Welcome to Vermouth on 26 or 28 November 2026, or Introduction to Amaro on 14 or 16 January 2027.[1][4][5]
Price and gifting
Each class costs £59.50 per place. Gift vouchers are £59.50 for one place or £119 for two.
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2. London gin distillery tours
Drinks focus
Gin distillery tours put the making of the drink first, bringing botanicals, stills and tasting into one London visit. Hayman’s includes a welcome G&T or seasonal cocktail, followed by a tutored tasting of three gins.[2]
Format and inclusions
Hayman’s tour lasts about 75 minutes, with up to 20 guests, and explains the botanicals and two-day distillation process.[2] Beefeater’s experience runs for two and a half hours and centres on London gin history; tastings are not confirmed.[6] Check what’s included before you book, as a tour doesn’t always come with a workshop or take-home bottle.
Location and availability
Hayman’s is in Balham, with dates listed through November 2026. Check the live booking calendar before booking.[2][3] Sipsmith’s experience takes place in Chiswick.[7] Beefeater’s location and availability are not confirmed.
Price and gifting
Hayman’s lists its tour at £25 per person.[3] Sipsmith’s £55 gift voucher for two adults includes a 5cl bottle of London Dry Gin in a presentation box.[8] Beefeater’s tour price is not confirmed, though gift certificates are available.[6]
3. London whisky tastings
Drinks focus
Whisky tastings offer more flavour range than gin, with a guide to help you compare styles, flavours and how each whisky is made.
Format and inclusions
Choose a guided tasting or a distillery tour, depending on what you want from the visit. Check what the ticket includes before you book.
Location and availability
Check the venue and current dates before booking. For a maker-led session in South London, book Asterley Bros masterclasses in SE26.
Price and gifting
No whisky-tasting prices or voucher terms are confirmed here. Before booking or buying a gift, check the total cost, expiry date and redemption rules.
4. London cocktail masterclasses
Drinks focus
If you want cocktail-led learning, The Negroni Session is the closest fit. Welcome to Vermouth and Introduction to Amaro focus on the drinks themselves rather than cocktail-making. Each class has a different format, so check what’s involved before booking.
Format and inclusions
Each listing sets out what’s included: tasting, demonstration, hands-on mixing, drinks, food and duration. Check the dates too, then choose the session that fits your plans.
Location and availability
All classes take place at our South London space in SE26. The Negroni Session runs on 12 and 14 November 2026, Welcome to Vermouth on 26 and 28 November 2026, and Introduction to Amaro on 14 and 16 January 2027.
Price and gifting
Each class costs £59.50 per place. Gift vouchers cost £59.50 for one place or £119 for two.
London’s Hayman’s Gin Distillery Tour | Behind the Scenes + Tasting!
Compare Drinks, Formats, Dates and Prices
This snapshot covers the confirmed Asterley Bros options. Our maker-led masterclasses are the clearest confirmed choice here: we make and blend drinks in South London; we are not a distillery.[9] Only Asterley Bros details are confirmed in this comparison.
| Category | Asterley Bros at a glance |
|---|---|
| Drinks focus | Vermouth, Negroni and amaro masterclasses at SE26.[9] |
| Best for | Getting to know a specific drink with its maker and blender.[9] |
| Format / What’s confirmed | In-person masterclasses at Asterley Bros’ SE26 space.[9] |
| Dates | November 2026 for Negroni and vermouth; January 2027 for amaro.[9] |
| Price and gifting | Per-place prices are listed above. Gift vouchers cost £59.50 for one place or £119 for two.[9] |
| Booking notes | Check the booking details for access and group size. |
London gin distillery tours, whisky tastings and cocktail masterclasses offer other formats. Dates, prices and what’s included vary by provider.
If you’d prefer home delivery to a visit, The Negroni Society offers two Negronis a month from £14.50 plus postage.[9]
Advantages and Limits of Each Experience
Match the format to what you want to learn. The table compares subjects and formats, not quality, showing what each experience offers, what to check and who it suits.
| Experience | Advantages | Limitations | Suitable visitor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our pick: Asterley Bros masterclasses | Learn from the makers at our South London SE26 space, with separate classes for vermouth, Negronis and amaro. | This is not a distillery tour, so there is no distillation demonstration. | Visitors who want a maker-led drinks session. |
| London gin distillery tours | A good fit if the distillery setting is your priority. | A ‘tour’ does not guarantee access to stills or a distillation demonstration. | Visitors interested specifically in gin distillation. |
| London whisky tastings | Focuses on whisky for visitors whose main interest is that drink. | A tasting does not guarantee production access, a set sample count or depth of teaching. | Visitors who want to taste whisky and learn about it. |
| London cocktail masterclasses | Suits an interest in preparing drinks where hands-on mixing is explicitly included. | Not every class includes hands-on mixing. | Visitors who want to prepare drinks themselves. |
For a pre-Christmas visit, choose your subject first: Negroni in November or vermouth in late November. Amaro classes run in January.[1]
Use the table to narrow your choice, then book the relevant masterclass. Before paying, check the listing for access, group size, activities, tasting quantities, take-home items and duration.
Choose a London Drinks Experience
Choose your experience around what you want to taste or learn. Asterley Bros offers maker-led masterclasses, not distillery tours, so it’s worth knowing which format suits you before booking.
| Visitor priority | Suitable experience | Booking consideration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermouth, amaro or Negronis | Our pick: Asterley Bros masterclasses | £59.50 per place. Choose your subject, then your date. |
| Seeing gin production | London gin distillery tour | Confirm production access is included, and check the date and total price. |
| Learning about whisky | London whisky tasting | Check the whisky selection, tasting format and total cost. |
| Practising cocktail technique | Technique-led cocktail class | Check that hands-on mixing is included. |
At our SE26 space, we run The Negroni Session, Welcome to Vermouth and Introduction to Amaro. Gift vouchers cost £59.50 for one place or £119 for two. Start with the subject you’d like to learn about, then choose a date.
Book masterclasses and gift vouchers on the Asterley Bros website.
FAQs
Do I need drinks knowledge to join a masterclass?
No - you don’t need any drinks knowledge. Our masterclasses welcome beginners, and Welcome to Vermouth is easy to follow if you’re new to the category, with plenty for those who know it already. You’ll taste the full range, take a look behind the scenes and leave with guidance to help you serve drinks with more confidence at home.
Will I mix drinks during the masterclass?
Yes, you’ll mix drinks during our masterclasses. In The Negroni Session, you’ll make and taste Negronis yourself.
Welcome to Vermouth and Introduction to Amaro are hands-on too. You’ll try our range, enjoy aperitivo cocktails and learn how to craft and mix these drinks, so you can make them with confidence at home.
How do I redeem a masterclass gift voucher?
To redeem your masterclass gift voucher, head to the Redeem Your Gift Vouchers section on our website. Choose Welcome to Vermouth, The Negroni Session or Introduction to Amaro, then pick a date that suits you at our South London production space.