{"title":"Xperience (Xperimental Micro-learning)","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"gin-xperience","title":"Gin Xperience","description":"\u003ch4 data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"661\"\u003eA Hands-On Craft Gin Workshop\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"948\"\u003eStep into the world of small-batch gin production with this focused, practical gin-making workshop. The Gin Xperience is a 3-hour immersive session designed to introduce you to two distinctive craft gin production techniques — blending creativity with structured process understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"1012\"\u003eThis is not a lecture. It’s a guided, hands-on gin experience.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You’ll Explore\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the session, you’ll work through two core methods used in craft gin production:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1. Botanical Maceration (Bathtub Gin Method)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach participant receives:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn infusion jar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA curated botanical selection from our Xperimental range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll learn:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow maceration extracts flavour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanical balance and layering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour development in amber-style gin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManaging infusion time for optimal profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll begin your infusion during the workshop and take it home to complete.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2. Vapour Infusion (Distilled Gin Technique)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking in pairs, you’ll formulate and produce a vapour-infused gin using small-scale distillation equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll explore:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanical selection strategy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVapour extraction vs maceration differences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAroma development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlavour structure and refinement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis component introduces the technical logic behind modern craft gin production — without overwhelming complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWho This Workshop Is For\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGin enthusiasts who want a deeper understanding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurious makers interested in flavour design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeginners exploring craft distillation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone considering structured distilling training in the future\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo prior experience required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat You Leave With\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour own botanical infusion (to complete at home)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical understanding of two gin production techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfidence in botanical formulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal insight into how flavour is built — not guessed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis workshop focuses on flavour design and production principles. It introduces process discipline early, helping you avoid common beginner mistakes when working with botanicals and infusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eReady to Explore Craft Gin Production?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBook your place and start experimenting with structure, not guesswork.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Distillique","offers":[{"title":"24 April 2026","offer_id":47998695637240,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5675\/4855\/files\/23_e86619eb-2866-4a9d-a290-559c74985ab5.png?v=1771338996"},{"product_id":"mead-xperience","title":"Mead Xperience","description":"\u003ch4 data-end=\"661\" data-start=\"632\"\u003eA Beginner-Friendly Mead Making Workshop\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the fundamentals of honey wine production in this practical, guided fermentation workshop. 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