The Alembics Lab is a centre for aromatic distillation and botanical learning. Our aim is to show people how easy it is to distil and produce natural, aromatic products yourself from what’s readily available in your local environment.
We teach people the fundamentals of distillation—for aromatic spirits, gin, essential oils and hydrosol (aromatic water-based products)—as well as how to work with natural aroma and flavour for food, drink and cosmetics. We offer product development consultations for businesses and individuals, and we’ve recently opened up our Lab for regular in-person distillation workshops and events. Why not come see (and smell) what’s going on in our Lab?
Hours
The Alembics Lab is located at the Old Blackpool Store, 13 Moa Ave, just down the road from Oneroa Village.The Lab is open for workshops (see the links below for dates) and we’re open to individuals and groups by appointment, so feel free to get in touch. Our team runs regular fragrance, flavour and gin workshops in addition to our popular ‘Art of Distillation’ workshop which is an introduction to all the basic distillation techniques.
These are small-group workshops (usually 5-6 people) where you will get hands-on distilling and blending experience.
We work with hand-made copper alembic and specialty stainless steel stills, and if you fall in love with distilling at our workshops, our sister site Alembics can equip you with everything you need.
Waiheke Workshops
Designed for beginners and experienced distillers alike, our workshops provide you with hands-on distillation experience, enliven your senses and awaken your creativity.
These are our regular workshops that we will be running throughout the year (usually on Saturdays). Check each link for dates and times.
The Art of Distillation (Learn all the basic distillation techniques)
Gin Immersion (A practical gin-making course)
The Elements of Fragrance (Natural perfumery)
The Elements of Flavour (Take your food and drink to the next level)
