Shake up your usual date night plans with a unique barrel making workshop in Brooklyn, complete with pizza and wine! Dive into the fascinating art of coopering as you work together to create your very own oak barrel, perfect for aging spirits at home. With guidance from an expert instructor, you'll assemble the staves, shape the grooves, char the interior, and add a personal touch using a wood burning tool.

Throughout the evening, enjoy delicious pizza and wine as you discover how different barrels influence the flavors and character of aged spirits. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply looking for a creative date night in Brooklyn, this hands-on experience combines craftsmanship, great food, and quality time together for a truly memorable evening.

Any restrictions to participate?

• Age: 18+
• Experience level: This course is designed for beginners with little or no prior woodworking experience.

Who can you accommodate for?

• Children: This experience is recommended for participants who are at least 18 years old, because of the use of power tools, however, minors are welcome to join as long as they have a parent or guardian there to participate and supervise throughout the workshop.
• Individuals with disabilities: The workshop is not wheelchair accessible, however, service animals are allowed. 
• Pets: Well-behaved pets, comfortable with loud noises, are welcome.

What to expect on the day of the experience?

• Duration: Approximately 4 hours
• What’s included:
  • All tools and building materials needed to make one handmade oak barrel (one per couple), suitable for aging your own spirits, along with expert instruction, pizza, and wine.
  • You'll assemble, shape, char, and personalize your barrel before filling it with the spirit of your choice for aging.
• Who will be present: You will have an instructor with you at all times as well as up to 8 total participants.
• Spectators: No spectators are allowed, everyone must have a reservation.
• Photo/ video: Photos are encouraged!
• Specific rules to follow: Your instructor will go over all the safety rules on the day of the workshop.

How to prepare?

• Weather dependency: This is an indoor experience.
• Arrival: Plan to arrive 15 minutes in advance.
• Parking: There is street parking available near the workshop.
• What to wear: Comfortable clothing, that is not too baggy, and that you don’t mind getting dusty. Closed toed shoes are required. 
• What to bring: No need to bring anything with you! You will be provided with all the tools, safety equipment, and materials needed for an awesome experience.
• Restrooms: Restrooms are available onsite.

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 14 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.

If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for any other experience in our marketplace, free of charge, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference.

No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 1 week before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. No-shows or rescheduling less than 1 week in advance means losing the value of your experience.