This experience blends hands-on mixology, local history, and iconic Bay Area views into one memorable San Francisco outing.
Hosted inside a historic 1930s Art Deco distillery on Treasure Island, guests enjoy sweeping views of the Bay while learning the craft behind classic whiskey cocktails.
During the class, guests shake and stir three iconic drinks — the Old Fashioned, Whiskey Sour, and Paper Plane, while discovering how different whiskeys shape flavor, balance, and aroma.
One of the moments guests love most is tasting the first cocktail they’ve made themselves. Even those who say they “don’t usually drink whiskey” are often surprised by how approachable and delicious it can be.
Getting here is easy, including a scenic six-minute ferry ride from the San Francisco Ferry Building.
Gold Bar Whiskey is the Official Whiskey of the San Francisco 49ers.
Loved by 500+ five-star guests, this class takes place inside a historic 1930s Art Deco Pan Am airport hangar, now home to one of the Bay Area’s most distinctive distilleries. Guided by expert mixologists, guests taste award-winning Gold Bar whiskeys and craft three classic cocktails. Even guests who don’t usually drink whiskey are often surprised by how smooth and approachable these drinks can be. Includes: – Guided Whiskey Tasting: Sample three Gold Bar whiskeys – Interactive Mixology Class: Create three cocktails including a Whiskey Sour, Old Fashioned, and Paper Plane – San Francisco History: Learn the story behind Treasure Island and the historic building – Bay Views: See the Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge, Alcatraz, and the skyline Guests can drive across the Bay Bridge with free parking or take a 6-minute ferry from the San Francisco Ferry Building, which docks on Treasure Island. Guests should arrive sober, as the class includes multiple cocktails. We reserve the right to refuse service to intoxicated guests.
Please enter the front doors of the former Pan Am Airport. The Distillery will be to your right when you enter and you can check in at the bar.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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