Rome 5-Spirit Tasting Masterclass at MIXOLOGY Academy with Food Pairings

Explore a premium spirits tasting masterclass at MIXOLOGY Academy, guided by a professional trainer using expert techniques.

Getting started

Arrive at MIXOLOGY Academy and check in for your premium spirits tasting masterclass. You meet your professional MIXOLOGY Academy trainer, who outlines the session format and materials. Once everyone is settled at their tasting stations, the trainer introduces the structure of the guided masterclass and explains how the tasting glasses and materials will be used.

What to expect

MIXOLOGY Academy premium spirits tasting masterclass

This experience takes place inside MIXOLOGY Academy, a bartending school known for its professional training. You participate in a structured Premium Spirits Tasting Masterclass with a small group of fellow guests.

Features

• During the premium spirits tasting masterclass, you are guided step by step through tasting 5 premium spirits, each selected to showcase different styles, aromas, and production methods. The format is interactive, so you can follow along and compare impressions with the group.
• A guided masterclass led by a professional MIXOLOGY Academy trainer anchors the session, with the trainer explaining each pour and demonstrating how industry professionals approach evaluation. Their role is to keep the pace clear and to check in with you as you progress.
• You receive an introduction to professional tasting techniques that covers appearance, aroma, taste, and finish, so you learn how to assess clarity, nose, flavor structure, and aftertaste like a working bartender or sommelier.
• Insights into the history, production methods, and characteristics of each spirit are shared as you taste, giving context on where each style comes from, how it is made, and why it presents particular aromas and textures in the glass.
• Carefully selected food pairings with each spirit are provided, designed to complement or contrast the flavors in front of you, so you can notice how specific foods change perception of sweetness, spice, or body.
• Throughout the tasting, there is an opportunity to ask questions and interact with industry professionals, so you can clarify techniques, discuss career paths, or get recommendations tailored to your preferences.
• The use of all tasting glasses and materials is included, with each place setting prepared in advance so you have the appropriate glassware and supporting tools ready for every spirit in the lineup.

Wrapping up

When the guided portion of the Premium Spirits Tasting Masterclass ends, you can use the final moments to ask any remaining questions and recap your favorite spirit and food pairing before leaving MIXOLOGY Academy at your own pace.