The Elements of Flavour Workshop: The Aromatic Library

Ever wondered what's it's like to work in an aroma lab? For our new Elements of Flavour Workshop we are throwing open the doors of our Lab's extensive aromatic library for you to experience (and experiment with). For the very first time, our catalogue of single botanical extracts, quintessences, and raw materials will be at your fingertips, as we demonstrate how we work with aromatics to create, layer and blend flavour.

A hands-on workshop dedicated to FLAVOUR where you can taste, smell, sample and create. If you are looking for new ways to access and experiment with flavour, then here is a workshop that will take your recipes and blends to a new level.

These are small-group workshops (usually 5-6 people) held in our own Lab, where you will get hands-on blending and distilling experience.

Our Workshop Covers
- Botanical Infusions.
- Blends from the Still: a Hydro Distillation of an Aromatic Hydrosol in a L Copper Cask Hood Still To Be Used As a Drink Concentrate or Spirit Replacement).
- The Flavour Explainer: a Guided Tasting of a Single Botanical Across a Spectrum of Extracts.
- Creating Zero Abv Drink Blends.
- Break for Lunch
- Exploring the Aromatic Library: We Delve into Our Single Botanical Extracts and Together, Create a Blend Recipe for a Botanical Spirit Our Second Distillation of the Day).
- Botanical Spirit Distillation: Vapour Infusion of Our Chosen Blend in a L Copper Alquitar Still.
- Build Your Own Botanical Spirit in a Glass: Go Wild and Create Your Own Bespoke Blend Using Our Extensive Library of Flavour Essences.
- End the Day with a Cocktail: Making a Botanical Martini, Using Today's Distilled Blends.

Each Participant Will Get Samples of Our Hydrosol, Botanical Spirit, and the Bottle of Their Own Botanical Blend to Take Home.

We Look Forward to Seeing You on Our Beautiful Motu!

Getting Here
Ferry’s Depart from Downtown Auckland, and Take Approximately 45 Minutes. If You Are Not Staying on the Island, We Recommend an Am Ferry to Arrive in Plenty of Time. You Can Easily Bus to the Venue—public Buses Depart from the Ferry Terminal at Matiatia. All Three Buses A, B and 502) Will Get You Here—just Ask Your Friendly Driver Which Stop to Get off at to Get You to Moa Ave.

Lunch
The Lab Is an Easy 10 Minute Walk from the Shops and Cafés of Oneroa Village.

About Us
The Alembics Lab Is an Industry-leading Aromatic Distillation Extraction Business. We Teach and Consult on All Aspects of Plant Extraction, Aroma, and Natural Flavour. Our Workshop Distillations Use Traditional Copper Stills, and Our Goal Is to Show People Just How Accessible It Is to Distil Yourself, Starting with What You Have Around You.

In This Video, You Can See Your Instructor, Jill Mulvaney, Preparing Just a Few of the Ingredients We'll Be Using in Our Workshop.