The Alembics Lab is a centre for aromatic distillation and botanical learning.
We teach people the fundamentals of distillation—for aromatic spirits, gin, essential oils and hydrosol—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? You can even book a private workshop and design your own day. 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.
Public Open Days: Every Friday in December (starting December 5th).
Come into the Lab, see what we are making and shop our selection of stills, glassware and botanical products. We'll be distilling and formulating new, small-batch aromatic products—distilling and working with seasonal plants.
Public and Private 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 small-group workshops (usually 5-6 people) where you will get hands-on distilling and blending experience.
The Lab is open for public workshops (check our upcoming dates here) and you can easily book a private workshop at any time, so feel free to get in touch.
Popular workshops include:
The Art of Distillation (Learn all the basic distillation techniques)
Gin Immersion (A practical gin-making course)
Plant to Perfume (Natural perfumery)
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.
