Creative Gin-Making Masterclass at ŌBDO Distillery

Create your own unique gin flavour at ŌBDO, a Latvian craft gin distillery at Miera iela 29 in Riga! Two brothers with Riga at heart have embarked on an exciting craft gin adventure, introducing the world to Latvia’s natural riches through a uniquely Latvian gin flavour. Discover the world of craft gin as you create your own unique gin recipe. Together, we’ll learn about gin ingredients and production processes, and explore the flavours and aromas that shape gin. As you listen to interesting stories about gin’s history, production and current trends, you’ll learn the art of distillation at one of our copper stills and be able to take home a bottle of the gin you create. During the evening, you’ll also hear the ŌBDO story, learn about ŌBDO’s gin-making processes, and taste both ŌBDO gin and ŌBDO gin cocktails.

The experience includes:
- A masterclass, tasting and presentation led by our Master Distiller (3 hours)
- One ŌBDO gin cocktail tasting (150 ml) on arrival
- An informative presentation on gin history, production and ingredients
- An introduction to our sustainability initiatives and products
- Creating a gin recipe, distilling it and finishing it in a 200 ml bottle
- A tour of the OBDO gin distillery, an introduction to its production processes and the story of how the distillery was established
- Tastings of ŌBDO SŌUL gin (20 ml), ŌBDO ADŌRE gin (20 ml) and ŌBDO NEGRŌNI (20 ml)
- A tasting of ŌBDO x Rocket Bean, the first gin coffee liqueur in Latvia (20 ml)
- One ŌBDO gin and tonic or ŌBDO Negroni cocktail
- A tasting of authentic bean-to-bar ŌBDO DZIIVA chocolate, made in Latvia using ingredients used in gin production
- Light snacks

Gin-making takes place in groups of 4–6 people at one still. The maximum group size is 12. The experience lasts up to 3 hours. Available to people aged 18 and over. Please note that you must not drive after the tasting.

ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION HAS A NEGATIVE EFFECT. THE SALE, PURCHASE AND SUPPLY OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO MINORS IS PROHIBITED.

Private bookings are available for groups of 4 or more on weekday evenings. For groups of 6 or more, tours are also available on Saturdays, subject to the distillery’s schedule. To arrange a private group booking, please contact us at hello@obdogin.com.

We understand that plans can change, so you may cancel your booking free of charge up to 72 hours in advance. For cancellations made later, 50% of the participation fee will be charged.

For gin-making masterclasses in English, private bookings are available for groups of 4 or more on weekday evenings. For groups of 6 or more, private bookings are also available on Saturdays. Distillation takes place in groups of 3–6 people at one alembic pot still. The maximum group size is 12. The gin-making class lasts up to 3 hours, depending on group size. Free cancellation is possible at least 3 days before the booked date. The service is available to people aged 18 and over. Advance booking is required by email at hello@obdogin.com. SIP RESPONSIBLY.