Whisky Distilling Workshop
Focus on craftsmanship, ending with a drink
Whisky Distilling Workshop "Middays" | €125 p.p.
Schedule:
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- 13:00: Welcome at the distillery. We'll fill and light the wood-fired still that BUS Whisky once started with.
- 13:30: Time for coffee and the story of BUS Whisky, while we wait for the foreshots.
- 14:00 – 15:30: The run: from foreshots to heart cut. Measure, smell and help yourself. We dive into mashing and malt through animations and hands-on practice.
- 15:30: On to the warehouse. Learn all about whisky maturation, then taste a whisky yourself and hand-seal your own personalised bottle with beeswax.
- 16:00: The still moves into the feints. You'll join the daily whisky tour through the rest of the distillery.
- 17:30: An extensive tasting with a luxurious snack board from the kitchen, with the option to stay for dinner.
Take-away: Your hand-sealed, personalised bottle of single malt whisky
Tip: Get picked up and stay for dinner afterwards at the restaurant (not included).
Straight from work into the distillery: rugged, informal and educational!
Whisky Distilling Workshop "Monday After Work" | € 150
Schedule:
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- 17:00: Welcome with a drink. Straight away we fill the old BUS Whisky still with wood and light the fire.
- 17:30: The Distillers' Meal: Join the makers and enjoy a hearty dish of the day with the team while the still heats up.
- 18:15 – 20:15: The run: focused on the distilling process, making the 'cuts' and analysing the distillate.
- 20:00: Time for a short tour: a quick look behind the scenes of the entire farm.
- 20:30: On to the warehouse. Learn all about whisky maturation, then taste a whisky yourself and hand-seal your own personalised bottle of single malt with beeswax.
- 21:30: Closing whisky tasting (3 whiskies) at the bar.
Take-away: Your hand-sealed, personalised bottle of single malt whisky
An afternoon of craftsmanship followed by a culinary evening
Whisky Distilling Workshop "Weekend" | € 195
Schedule:
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- 13:00: Welcome. Straight away we fill the wood-fired still and get the fire going.
- 13:30: Coffee and an explanation of the unique soil of the Peelrandbreuk fault line and our 'wijst' water.
- 14:00: Tour: get to know the entire estate while the still comes up to temperature.
- 15:00 – 17:00: The run: we dive fully into the heart cut. Intensive guidance during distilling and a deeper look into the brewing process.
- 17:00: On to the warehouse: sealing and stamping your own bottle with warm beeswax.
- 17:30: An extensive tasting in the tasting room. Partners join at this point.
- 18:00: At the table in the restaurant for a culinary 3-course dinner (dinner for 2 is included in the pp price of € 195).
Take-away: Your hand-sealed, personalised bottle of single malt whisky
Frequently asked questions about the workshops
There are three variants: Middays for 125 euros per person, Monday After Work for 150 euros per person, and the Weekend workshop for 195 euros per person. You can find the available dates on the booking page.
Yes, as a separate booking alongside the workshop. A single room with breakfast is 149.50 euros per night, a double room is 86.00 euros per person per night.