Distillation Course at Rome’s First Urban Distillery

Get hands-on and become a distiller for a day at Core Distillery, Rome’s first urban distillery, located in the Mandrione district. Join an exclusive, immersive workshop designed for enthusiasts and the curious alike who want to discover the science and creativity behind artisanal spirit production.

The masterclass opens with a theoretical and sensory introduction led by our Master Distiller: you’ll discover the history of distillation, the raw materials, and how a still works. You’ll learn to recognise the different botanical families and understand how to balance aromatic notes to create a harmonious, well-rounded flavour profile.

You’ll then move on to the hands-on phase, putting your new skills to the test. You’ll have your own still and a wide selection of top-quality botanicals to choose the spices, herbs and berries for your personal recipe. You’ll closely follow the distillation run, analysing the heads, hearts and tails cuts to extract the best part of the spirit.

At the end of the course, you’ll take part in a final tasting to compare creations and satisfy any curiosity about the world of mixology. As a keepsake of this unique experience, you’ll bottle and label your own personalised creation to take home.