Initiation Workshop to the Distillation of Gin near Saumur

After the welcome and a brief presentation of the Wezenn distillery, participants warm up their own stills. A presentation of the workstation and safety instructions is then made. After 15 minutes, the first alcohol is produced. These are called the heads that we're going to separate from the alcohol that follows the heart. Distillation of the hearts will take a short hour. During distillation, participants will be invited to follow the aromatic evolution of the alcohol produced. During this phase, the master distiller will teach the history of alcohol in general and that of gin in particular. It will also explain the details of the distillation process. Distillation then reaches its final phase, the production of tails composed of molecules with heavier aromas can be unpleasant. These tails are then separated from the hearts. Participants are invited to feel the difference with hearts. During the distillation of tails, the master distiller taught the art of food and spirits pairings then the art of cocktails presenting the most classic. Finally, the session ends with a cocktail tasting.