You ever wanted to learn to make whiskey?

The artisan spirits distillers at New Holland Brewing Company, which is the largest independent maker of craft gin, vodka, rum and whiskey in Michigan, is offering special behind-the-scenes workshops, beginning Friday, to show how those libations are created.

The �Tinman Whiskey Lab� experience is a unique class that is able to accommodate individuals or groups of up to six adults to see firsthand the craft spirit-distilling process from start to finish.

�We�ve developed a full-day workshop for whiskey fans to learn about each step of the process,� New Holland Distiller and Program Manager Sean Stark said in a press release. �The Tinman workshops are a really amazing opportunity to learn the science, creativity and craftsmanship that go into each bottle of whiskey.

�From sourcing raw materials to utilizing equipment to bottling � we�ll go through each stage,� he added. �And, of course, there will be plenty of tasting � one of the most critical steps in the process.�

The cost is $750 for 1-2 people, $950 for 3-4 people and $1,100 for 5-6 people. All participants must be 21 or older. A reservation is required for the workshops offered on Fridays and Saturdays only.

Each person gets eight hours of hands-on whiskey distilling experience, a certificate of attendance, a $35 pub store gift certificate, a $25 food and drink voucher and a limited edition Tinman T-shirt.

�We�re proud of the hard work that goes into each bottle of our artisan spirits,� New Holland President Brett VanderKamp said. �We want whiskey lovers to be able to see the whole painstaking process, which we promise only adds to the flavor.�

Contact New Holland at newhollandbrew.com/tinman or call (616) 355-6422 for more information.

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