Comiskey Distillery
Comiskey Distillery
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Comiskey Distillery's Gin Workshop is an intimate distilling experience, located next door to the iconic Eatons Hill Hotel. Craft your very own 500mL bottle of gin of vodka from a mini traditional Alembic copper still, with over 100 botanicals to choose from. As an Apprentice Gin Maker, you’ll be guided by our expert Craft Smiths throughout the process. Learn how to taste spirits like a true professional, you’ll receive a lesson in Spirit Yoga and be able to pair the perfect tonic with your gin blend. The ultimate hands-on class complimented with two cocktails and a gourmet charcuterie board to enjoy an afternoon of experimentation, learning all things gin making.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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- Kristin RBrisbane, Australia9 contributionsUncork Creativity: A Fun-Filled Vodka & Gin Making ExperienceFrom stunning scenery when you walk through the garden to endless flavour combinations, this vodka and gin making class was an absolute blast. The instructors were incredibly friendly and informative, guiding us through the process with genuine enthusiasm. We had a blast crafting our own unique spirits, and the beautiful location only added to the experience. Five out of five stars, highly recommend!Visited February 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 18 February 2024
- Jo BBrisbane, Australia14 contributionsGin Making Class ExcellentThe gin making class was excellent. John and Bella were very helpful and knowledgeable. The two gin cocktails and delicious cheese platter was an added bonus. Not to mention the 500 mil bottle of gin we got to take home. We would highly recommend this class to anyone wanting to spend it and enjoyable few hours.Visited July 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 26 August 2024
- DESTINATION D16 contributionsLEARNING THE ART OF MAKING YOUR OWN SPECIAL GIN HANDS ONWhen you are looking for something exciting and new to do, I highly recommend the Gin workshop with the Comiskey group. My husband and I had a fantastic 2 hours learning about the process of Gin making and creating our own special blend to take home at the end of the event. I recommend this as a great activity for groups as well.Visited September 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 16 September 2024
- Meand M1 contributionHidden gem with an awesome vibe!This is a hidden gem right in the heart of Eatons Hill! Jon & Felix are both a wealth of knowledge, charismatic and entertaining. This makes the gin and vodka distilling process fun. Make your gin as complex or as basic as you wish while adding YOUR own flavours and spin to it. I’ve been countless times as this place has an awesome vibe…everyone is friends by the time you leave. This is an incredible experience and I highly recommend this to couples and groups as its so much fun. Come for the gin distilling and stay for cocktails, drinks and pizza in the main bar!Visited November 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 2 December 2024
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Jodi B
6 contributions
Dec 2022 • Friends
Was such a great day for this gin lover learning more about the ins and outs of the gin making process and the science behind it.
Colleen the Master Distiller was a powerhouse if information and what worked well when creating your very own bottle of take home gin.
The location is awesome and it’s exciting to have a Distillery in the local area.
The set up is bright and inviting. There are a maximum of 20 students to a class with your own mini copper still to create from.
Ticket price included 2 full size G&Ts where you get to sample the distilleries brand. Add a grazing platter to share and it really is the best morning / afternoon out.
Looking forward to seeing what is offered next as there is talk of vodka, rum and whiskey workshops. This really is going to be a place for everyone.
Colleen the Master Distiller was a powerhouse if information and what worked well when creating your very own bottle of take home gin.
The location is awesome and it’s exciting to have a Distillery in the local area.
The set up is bright and inviting. There are a maximum of 20 students to a class with your own mini copper still to create from.
Ticket price included 2 full size G&Ts where you get to sample the distilleries brand. Add a grazing platter to share and it really is the best morning / afternoon out.
Looking forward to seeing what is offered next as there is talk of vodka, rum and whiskey workshops. This really is going to be a place for everyone.
Written 15 December 2022
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Hi Jodi, thanks for the review! I will be sure to pass on your kind words to Colleen! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed the experience. Stay tuned, more classes coming!
Written 16 December 2022
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Alissa H
Brisbane, Australia34 contributions
Dec 2022
I bought the workshop as a Xmas gift for my girlfriend. We had a wonderful experience. We learnt so much that we didn't know about Gin. The workshop space is fantastic and the equipment was spectacular. The whole atmosphere was exciting. The charcuterie board was delicious and the 2 cocktails were divine. To come home with my very own personalised bottle of gin with my own label was really special. I have told all my friends and family about the experience. Loved it.
Written 13 December 2022
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Hi Alissa! Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. We are so glad you and your girlfriend enjoyed gin making. When you've finished your bottle, you know where to get more!
Written 14 December 2022
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Steve S
Anaheim, CA6 contributions
Dec 2022
Absolutely loved our experience at the Gin master class. I went with my wife and enjoyed our time. From the moment we walked in to the moment we left we were made to feel welcomed and part of the experience. Loved the idea of making our own Gin in a copper still with our own botanicals to our own tastes. The charcuterie board topped off the event as well as the 2 cocktails and bottle of gin. Well organised and definitely worth a visit.
Written 15 December 2022
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Thank you so much for the review! So glad you had fun at the Gin Workshop and enjoyed the platter and cocktails. We hope to see you again soon, for a bourbon making class perhaps?
Written 16 December 2022
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DK
Brisbane, Australia3 contributions
Nov 2022
The Gin School experience was so much fun and very interesting. A very professional set-up with a such a knowledgeable Hostess Colleen. All of the ingredients were on hand and the equipment was first class. My finished product was the best Gin I have ever tasted - all gone now sadly. My new favourite drink. I would highly recommend this experience with a group of friends.
Written 12 December 2022
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Thank you so much for taking the time to review our Gin Workshop! We are so glad you enjoyed your experience and gin. We hope to see you again soon.
Written 13 December 2022
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Syd F
3 contributions
June 2023 • Friends
We had a great time creating and comparing our Gin flavours. John the host and guide was very helpful, knowledgeable and created a relaxed fun environment to create in. Having a gin to start the inspiration helped to.
Written 26 June 2023
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Thank you for the lovely review! We are glad to hear you enjoyed the experience 😀
Written 23 November 2023
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Leeanne Q
Jimboomba, Australia2 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
The actual Gin making process was fun but we were very disappointed in the charcuterie board provided as it was very minimal for 20 people drinking gin and paying $169 pp, and they also did not include anything gluten free as promised in a previous email to Comiskey Distillery prior to booking. We also mentioned this in the notes when booking. As I’m a coeliac I am unable to have any food with gluten in it as well as any cross contamination. The staff found some wafer biscuits that made me feel like I was doing my holy communion again which in my opinion was slack as I wasn’t able to eat any of the cheeses or meats as there was other non-gluten free biscuits there (cross contamination). By this point I was feeling very disappointed as I was sitting there watching everyone else eating, the staff then offered me a pizza from next door which I declined as I was over it. If you say you can provide something, do it. Instead of rummaging around in a cupboard coming up with nothing.
Written 28 August 2023
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We sincerely apologise you did not have a great experience at our Distillery. We understand your frustration as you informed us prior to attending and we do aim to cater to all dietary to our best abilities. I have passed this feedback on to the team to review and improve on for the future. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
Written 23 November 2023
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Steve P
Brisbane, Australia120 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
Learn about the history of Gin, have a couple of house gins then get down to making your own Gin.
Learn about how you can make your own Gin using your unique combination out of over 100 Botanicals on offer. Great gazing platter and knowledgeable Gin Masters to steer you through the process. This was my second class and highly recommend Comiskey Distillery for a full Gin Experience.
Learn about how you can make your own Gin using your unique combination out of over 100 Botanicals on offer. Great gazing platter and knowledgeable Gin Masters to steer you through the process. This was my second class and highly recommend Comiskey Distillery for a full Gin Experience.
Written 28 January 2023
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Thank you for the lovely review! We're thrilled to hear you had a great time. Enjoy your Gin 🍹
Written 23 November 2023
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Cait
14 contributions
Dec 2022 • Friends
Thoroughly enjoyed our time at the EH Distillery. The gin making class was super fun! Lots of giggles, yummy nibbles and Colleen our distiller was lovely and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend especially for groups…Hen’s, birthday’s, work parties etc.. Definitely a must a do 💫
Written 14 December 2022
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Thank you for taking the time to write a review! We are so glad you enjoyed our Gin Workshop. Hope to see you again soon!
Written 15 December 2022
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Monika B
1 contribution
Sept 2023 • Couples
Such a great experience. Great atmosphere, very well thought out layout and set up where there are even hand bag holders under the bench where you sit!
We had a lot of fun. Can be a bit technical but a lot of help from the hosts in explaining everything.
Great value for money as well. A lot of inclusions for what you pay.
Will happily go back again!
We had a lot of fun. Can be a bit technical but a lot of help from the hosts in explaining everything.
Great value for money as well. A lot of inclusions for what you pay.
Will happily go back again!
Written 5 September 2023
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Erin B
4 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
I had an absolutely fantastic time at the Comiskey gin workshop through Moreton Bay Food & Wine Festival! Even as a portable workshop there were plenty of ingredients to choose from. It was informative and entertaining and all three presenters were friendly and engaging. Will be coming back with friends! Thanks so much
Written 6 August 2023
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