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→ True Tales Tasting

Our fun history lesson, perfectly paired with a slightly poisonous or two-faced cocktail

→ Distill your own Tale

Capture your own story in a special recipe, start distilling and take your bottle home with you for your friends to enjoy

1 hour · €24,50 pp ·  2 cocktails ·  4 tasting glasses ·  Dutch or English slots

True Tales Story & Tasting experience

You know by now Goeie Mie is the most prolific poison-mixer in the world, but what was arsenic actually used for? Why was Jenever first patented as a cure for stomach ache? Was Mata Hari actually innocent? And what is so special about Batavia Rum?

In our 1-hour True Tales Tasting, we’ll take you through the amazing histories of our spirits and their sources of inspiration, and make your history-lesson fun with a slightly poisonous or two-faced cocktail to enjoy. That is, if you dare to have a drink with MIE and don’t mind spilling your secrets..

The tasting is included in our distilling-class.

2.5 hours · €60 pp ·  includes the tasting ·  bring home your 350ML bottle ·  Dutch or English slots

Distill your own tale: turn your story into your personal spirit

Have you always been curious about distilling and flavors, and do you dream of creating your own special gin or vodka?

In this 2.5-hour workshop, you’ll learn everything there is to know about distilling, flavors, and history. We’ll start with a spirits tasting for inspiration and then work on your personal recipe.

By the end of the workshop, your bottle will be ready to take home and enjoy. This workshop is done in pairs, so find someone who shares your flavor!

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Are you seeking a private outing for a group of friends or colleagues?

We offer a private workshop or tasting for a group starting at 10 people. Email us with your proposed day, time, and any questions you might have: visit@truetalesdistillery.com

Find Dutch and English slots below

We offer slots in both Dutch and English, with the option for translation or questions in a different language, although we primarily focus on one of the two. 

Also fun: plan your staff outing with us, or bring your friends

Have a drink with one of our special partners: complete your event with a guided-tour through Leiden or dinner & drinks at the Leidse Lente, the bar in our building