Agave Sessions Experience
£120 pp
Created by the same team behind London’s acclaimed Ginstitute experience, The Agave Sessions is a masterclass like no other. Taking place in partnership with El Tequileno Tequila, this unique experience showcases Mexico’s finest exports, uncovering the history and tradition behind the nation’s legendary spirits. Discover the complex flavours of revered tequilas and lesser-known agave spirits before receiving a bottle of El Tequileno Reposado.
The Agave Session is a tequila masterclass like no other and makes the perfect gift for any tequila aficionado. Gift Vouchers are valid for up to one year. To redeem your voucher simply make a booking online and remember to input your unique code on the final payment page.
Dispatched via Royal Mail. Please allow 3 – 5 working days. Hosted by one of our in-house agave experts it includes four agave cocktails; tastings; a lunch of Mexican food, a 50cl bottle of El Tequileno Blanco Tequila.
The perfect gift for any tequila aficionado.
*All our gift vouchers and experiences are treated as deposits and are therefore non-refundable.*
*Please know that if a session does not meet the minimum of 6 participants, we will request that your slots be rescheduled for another date of your choice, subject to availability.*
Session Times
Saturday
12pm
Duration · 3hr
“We could not recommend The Agave Sessions or The Ginstitute highly enough. They should both most definitely be on your must-do lists for your immediate futures.”
— Fabric Magazine
The Experience
Agave Sessions Experience
1. Arrival at The Distillery
On the afternoon of your Agave Sessions visit, arrive at 186 Portobello Road with about 10 minutes to spare before heading to the top floor to begin your session. Let a member of staff know you are here and they will direct you to our exclusive boardroom.
2. Meet & Greet
Once all the guests have arrived you will be greeted by your Agave Aficionado. The session will kick off with a delicious Tommy’s Margarita, starting how you mean to go on. Your host will then explain to the group the format of the next few hours, if you’ve read this you can just ignore them.
3. Craftsmanship of Agave Spirits
Beginning your journey through the spirits of Mexico, your instructor will guide you through the intricate harvesting and distillation processes that are used to transform the agave plant into the range of spirits we all know and love.
4. Discover the History
Next, your host will guide you through the history of tequila and mezcal. You will learn about the heritage, mystery and myths surrounding the agave spirit.
5. Getting into the Spirit
Tequila is so much more than a shot. A characterful and sophisticated spirit, it is best consumed at leisure. During the Agave Sessions you will sip and savour on a selection of fine tequilas, its smokier more complex cousin, mezcal and a selection of lesser known Mexican spirits; getting to know the different classifications of agave spirits from blanco to reposado...and beyond.
6. Mexican Feasting
During the session you will also enjoy classic Mexican cocktails, such as the Margarita and Batanga, accompanied by a delicious lunch of traditional Mexican food.
7. Graduation
Now you have mastered the complexity of agave spirits, you will receive a 50cl bottle of El Tequileno Reposado and Two Keys Pink Grapefruit to enjoy at your leisure.
Gift Vouchers
The perfect gift for any tequila lover or for those who are excited about learning more about agave-based spirits!
Hosted by one of our in-house spirits experts, the Agave Sessions includes five cocktails to sip along the way, five dishes of authentic Mexican food and an in-depth explanation about the historical and cultural significance behind agave spirits today and how to these spirits are produced.
Tickets are valid for up to one year. To redeem your session please simply make a booking enquiry online and ensure you bring your vouchers on the day.
Contact & Location
We are a 6 minute walk (0.3 miles) from Ladbroke Grove which is on the Hammersmith and City and Cirlce lines and a 14 minute walk (0.7 miles) from Notting Hill Gate, which is on the Circle, Central and District lines. Both stations are serviced by buses.