Japanese gin masterclass
Japanese gin tasting in Stockholm — try three kinds of gin and mix your own cocktail.
Discover the world of Japanese gin during a tasteful masterclass at the MAP Petite Maison cocktail bar in central Stockholm. The experience begins with a welcome cocktail and a small tapas dish before you get to try three Japanese gin varieties: Ki No Tea, Nikka and Roku.
Together with a knowledgeable bartender, you will explore the history, manufacture and different flavor characters of gin. After that, it's your turn to take a seat at the bar and mix your own gin-based cocktail with the guidance of a professional mixologist.
An enjoyable activity for those who want to learn more about gin, discover new flavors or come up with something different together with friends or your partner.
What's included
Try three Japanese gin varieties: Discover the differences between Ki No Tea, Nikka, and Roku and learn more about their flavors and manufacture.
Start with cocktail and tapas: Upon arrival, a signature cocktail and a small tapas dish are served as part of the experience.
Learn more about Japanese gin: Hear about the history of gin, manufacturing methods, and what characterizes the different varieties.
Mix your own cocktail: Enlist the help of a professional mixologist and learn how to create a gin-based cocktail.
Experience a cocktail bar in central Stockholm: Spend a moment at MAP Petite Maison, a bar focused on cocktails, gin and whiskey.
What will you experience during the gin tasting?
Start with a cocktail and tapas
When you arrive at MAP Petite Maison on Vasagatan, you are greeted with one of the bar's signature cocktails and a small tapas dish.
You will have the opportunity to sit down and get in the mood before the tasting begins. There is also a vegetarian alternative to the tapas dish.
Discover three Japanese gin varieties
During the tasting, you will get to know three different varieties of Japanese gin:
Ki No Tea Gin — a gin with a clear connection to Japanese tea culture, where tea contributes to the character of the drink.
Nikka Gin — a Japanese gin where citrus and botanical ingredients play an important role in the flavor profile.
Roku Gin — a gin that includes Japanese botanical ingredients such as sakura flower, sakura leaf and yuzu.
With the help of the bartender, you get to explore the smells, flavors and differences between the varieties. You will also hear about how gin is made and what factors affect the final result.
It is an opportunity to learn more about Japanese gin, whether you are already interested in the drink or are trying this type of gin for the first time.
Mix your own gin based cocktail
After the test, it's time to put your new knowledge into practice.
With the guidance of a professional mixologist, you are allowed to mix a gin-based cocktail yourself. You'll get an insight into how the bartender works with ingredients and flavors to create a balanced drink.
It makes the experience more than a traditional gin tasting. You get to taste, learn and try the cocktail craft yourself.
What's included in the gin tasting?
A signature cocktail on arrival
A small tapas dish, with vegetarian option
Guided tasting of Ki No Tea Gin, Nikka Gin and Roku Gin
Introduction to the History and Manufacture of Gin
A gin-based cocktail that you mix yourself with the help of a mixologist
The whole experience takes about 1.5—2 hours.
Practical information
MAP Petite Maison is a cocktail and whiskey bar on Vasagatan 38 in Stockholm. The bar has a special focus on quality drinks and offers, among other things, gin tastings, whiskey tastings and cocktail courses.
The concept is also behind MAP Maison in London. In Stockholm, the bar business is combined with guided tasting experiences where visitors learn more about different types of spirits and how cocktails are created.
Location: MAP Petite Maison, Vasagatan 38, 111 20 Stockholm.
Duration: Approximately 1.5—2 hours.
This includes: Welcome cocktail, tapas, tasting of three Japanese gin varieties and a cocktail that you mix yourself.
Food: A small tapas dish is included. Vegetarian options are available.
Prerequisites: No special knowledge of gin required.
Age: The experience includes alcohol and is intended for adults.
Japanese Gin Tasting FAQ
What is included in the Japanese Gin Masterclass?
You will receive a welcome cocktail, a small tapas dish, a guided tasting of three Japanese gin varieties and the opportunity to mix your own gin-based cocktail together with a professional mixologist.
Which varieties of gin can I try?
The tasting includes Ki No Tea Gin, Nikka Gin and Roku Gin. During the master class, you will learn more about their manufacture, history and various taste characters.
Do you need to know anything about gin before? **
No, you don't need any prior knowledge. The bartender introduces the different gin varieties and guides you through both the tasting and the cocktail moment.
Are you allowed to mix your own cocktail? **
Yep. After the gin tasting, you get to mix a gin-based cocktail yourself with the guidance of a professional mixologist. The cocktail creation is included in the ticket price.
How long does the gin tasting take?
The experience lasts about 1.5—2 hours.
Is food included during the experience?
Yes, a small tapas dish is included along with the welcome cocktail. There is also a vegetarian option. However, it is not a complete dinner.
Is the gin tasting fit for a date?
Yes, the experience suits couples who want to do something together beyond a regular restaurant or bar visit. You will both try Japanese gin and learn how to mix cocktails.
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