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November 2023 by Earl Gratton
My family and I had a disappointing experience and, regrettably, I cannot recommend this establishment. My critique centers primarily on the instructor, Oshi, who I believe lacks the professionalism and decorum necessary for leading this type of class. Despite boasting about her experience, it was not evident in her teaching style or in the selection of cocktails for the evening, which were unremarkable and overly simplistic. More concerning was her condescending and rude demeanor, qualities that are unsuitable for a class instructor.On a positive note, the venue itself was pleasant, and the owner was charming. With a different instructor, I believe this could potentially be a five-star experience.
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October 2023 by AJ J.
This experience was AWESOME! Not only did we get to learn how to make some amazing cocktails using Uncle Nearest by a Master Mixologist but we also got some history on the Uncle Nearest brand. If you live in Charlotte or will be passing through and you have a couple of hours to spare...I HIGHLY recommend signing up for a class with them. Trust me it's worth every penny and is the perfect date night, couples night, girls or boys night out. Just a great time for everyone! They also offer private classes you can do a minimum of 6 people and a maximum of 10. For my businesses, don't worry they got you covered too with Virtual Team building classes! Last but certainly not least, they have a shop up front for you to be able to purchase bitters, shakers, smokers, glitter, glasses, you name it! I also loved that the owner has a "bitters bar" for you to try it before you buy it!Will definitely be returning again in the near future!
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September 2023 by Will L.
Prepare for a fun and informative time. I attended the Whiskey class and I'm glad I did. The owner is informative, shared her story of how she started the business and then taught the class how to make three drinks. Not only was it enjoyable making the cocktails, the class promotes talking with others around you. I would recommend it for groups, a date night, or if you're just rolling solo. I'll be back to take more classes, because I'm already impressing friends with the new recipes I've learned.
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September 2023 by Andrea H.
THE ESTABLISHMENTMy friend and I went to the class that was Tiki inspired with rum drinks! The class was full with other students excited to learn how to make these types of drinks as well. We received a nice history of Tiki drinks and made 3 different types of cocktails with different liquors, bitters, and garnishes. Inside was a cute shop section with cocktail making shakers, cool looking glasses and trays, etc. LOCATIONThe Cocktailery is located inside Atherton Mill shops, the parking was tough on a Friday night. We had to park in the free deck next door behind the Sephora up on a higher floor. So make sure you leave extra time to be able to park and walk into the Mill. PRICEThe price for this class was $90 a person which I thought was a bit high.
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September 2023 by Ebony Heard
I have taken several cocktail classes here and each has been fun and informative! The owner carefully selects the best instructors that are knowledgeable and skilled at their craft to walk you through each drink. The atmosphere is light and there is always great music playing to lend to the vibe. Even if you don' t take a class- the cocktail wares in the merchandise area are beyond!!!!
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September 2023 by Michelle Hodges
Wish I could give zero stars. Co-workers and I were planning a cocktail class right before the pandemic shut everything down. We had already paid the deposit of $717. Obivously, we had to cancel pending rescheduling. Since everything has opened back up, we have reached out a total of 5 times via email, website, and voicemails to try and schedule a class + use our deposit...crickets. No response after we mention using our deposit. I can't believe we lost all of this money. Unfortunetly for her, we host events like this all of the time and we will not be bringing any of them to the Cocktailery. Big shout to Billy Sunday + Your Charlotte Bartender for hosting AMAZING cocktail events that our clients love!Updated since owner's response:There were (3) of us hosting, and we EACH paid $239.99 totaling $719.97. So yes, I would say that amount of money is personal. We have receipts for all of these. Ana also reached out via the new email given to her, with no response. She also used the online form, and no response. Also, Ana DID respond to your email after you sent dates. We have proof of all of this. I do not enjoy leaving bad reviews, we just have not been able to get a response from you any other way.
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July 2023 by Mary Veideman
Awesome experience! Took the Tequila class and loved it. Owner is wonderful, well traveled and knowledgeable, sharing lots of interesting facts and cocktail recipes. We had so much fun and it was a very interactive experience. Highly recommend for date nights or a fun night with friends. Thanks so much!
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July 2023 by Amanda Collier
Amazing cocktails! I’m not usually a cocktail person as everything is foamy and bland with gin or too sweet and this was PERFECT and easy and she gave so many great alternatives! ?? 5 stars ??
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July 2023 by Tucker Jones
Tamu is awesome! We had so much fun at our class. She is very knowledgeable about the spirits but doesn’t skip the essentials so that we can continue to make excellent cocktails at home. Tamu runs a class act business and was quick to respond to any questions!
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June 2023 by Moana T
Great date night idea! We had a really good time.
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May 2023 by Janelle Simmons
Such an awesomeCocktail making class! We made the best old fashioned ever! Nadira was amazing and Knowledgeable
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May 2023 by Barbara Pannell
Such a fun time and we learned so much about Old Fashioneds!
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January 2023 by Nia P.
I booked a private cocktail class at the Cocktailery to celebrate my birthday with a few friends. The overall experience was AMAZING!!!Our cocktails were so yummy....and not only did I enjoy fabulous cocktails, I also learned a lot about the different ingredients we used in making our cocktails.Our instructor Sekani was so knowledgeable, engaging and fun, and definitely added to the overall experience. It was an excellent experience for my friends and I, and a wonderful way to celebrate my birthday.I would highly recommend the Cocktailery and look forward to attending a class in the future. Thanks to the Cocktailery and Sekani for a great birthday experience!
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January 2023 by Renee R
Went to the holiday cocktail class and it was so much fun! All 3 drinks were tasty and enjoyed learning about the bar tools. Look forward to taking more classes.
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December 2022 by Terri Moore
Amazing classes! So much fun!
