This is a cocktail class where you do the work. You will make three full cocktails from scratch at your own station, not sip samples while someone else pours. Tennessee Whiskey Workshop meets at One More Cocktail Club inside Assembly Food Hall, at Fifth + Broadway in downtown Nashville, steps from Lower Broadway. Sessions run about 90 minutes.
You pick a drinking buddy: a partner, a friend, or the stranger beside you. The first cocktail covers the mechanics: how to measure, how balance works, and what happens when you adjust one variable. The second builds on it, and you start making decisions instead of following steps. The class uses the Old Fashioned as a lens rather than a fixed recipe, so changing a sweetener, a bitters proportion, or a proof gives you a difference you can taste and explain. Recipes change with the season and are built around Tennessee whiskey.
Founder and lead instructor Chris Mallon has spent 26 years in Nashville hospitality and serves as President of the US Bartenders' Guild Nashville. His culinary background shapes the teaching: balancing a cocktail works the way a chef balances a plate. You will also learn what separates Tennessee whiskey from bourbon. No experience is needed, and all tools and ingredients are provided.
The room is structured and relaxed, not a party, which suits date nights, birthdays, and small group trips. Zero-proof options are available with advance notice. The attached Fifth + Broadway garage keeps parking simple. You will leave with skills you can use at home, not just a memory of three drinks. Tennessee Whiskey Workshop has earned more than 1,500 five-star reviews. Guests must be 21 or older with a valid photo ID, and cancellations made 48 hours ahead receive a full refund.
What's Included
3 Full Cocktails
Dedicated Station
Professional Bar Tools
All Ingredients
Tennessee Whiskey
Expert Instruction
Gratuities
Transportation
Parking Fees
Additional Drinks
Food
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the class held?
Sessions take place at One More Cocktail Club inside Assembly Food Hall, on the Fifth + Broadway development at 5055 Broadway in downtown Nashville.
What cocktails will I make?
You will make three full cocktails from scratch, not samples. Recipes change seasonally and are built around Tennessee whiskey and classic technique. The class uses the Old Fashioned as its framework, so you learn how changing one ingredient changes the drink.
Do I need any bartending experience?
None at all. The workshop is designed for complete beginners, and a professional bartender guides every step.
How long is the workshop?
Sessions run approximately 90 minutes.
Is there a non-alcoholic option?
Yes. Zero-proof options are available with advance notice.
How early should I arrive?
Plan to arrive about 10 minutes before your session starts. This gives you time to check in and settle into your station.
What should I wear?
Comfortable casual clothing is appropriate. All tools and ingredients are provided.
What is the age requirement?
All guests must be 21 years or older and present a valid photo ID at check-in.
Is parking available?
The attached garage at Fifth + Broadway is the closest option, and street parking and nearby lots are also available. Assembly Food Hall is steps from Lower Broadway and easy to reach by rideshare.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancellations made 48 hours or more before your session start time receive a full refund.
Know Before You Book
Minimum Age: 21 years old
Guests must be 21 or older with valid photo ID
Small-group format with a station for every guest
No bartending experience needed
Zero-proof options available with advance notice
48-hour cancellation policy for a full refund
Private group bookings available for parties, corporate events, and celebrations
48 Hours - Anything cancelled 48 hours prior to tour start time, or earlier, receives a full refund.
Walk into Assembly Food Hall at Fifth + Broadway, check in at One More Cocktail Club, and settle into your own station stocked with professional bar tools.
Duration
10 minutes
Pick a Drinking Buddy and Build Cocktail One
Choose a drinking buddy, then build your first full cocktail while learning the mechanics: how to measure, how balance works, and what changing one variable does.
Duration
25 minutes
Build Cocktail Two
Build on what you learned with a second full cocktail. You are more confident now, making your own decisions on sweetness, bitters, and proof instead of following steps.
Duration
25 minutes
Build Cocktail Three
Make your third cocktail as the technique clicks. Seasonal recipes built around Tennessee whiskey show how the same logic applies to the drinks you make at home.
Duration
20 minutes
Tennessee Whiskey Talk and Wrap-Up
Finish your drinks, hear what separates Tennessee whiskey from bourbon, and leave knowing how to apply the same cocktail design at home with everyday ingredients.