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Take a scenic 6‑minute ferry to Treasure Island and spend 80 minutes learning whiskey tasting and mixology in an art‑deco distillery with sweeping Bay views. This hands‑on class pairs three Gold Bar whiskies with classic cocktails and a concise lesson in San Francisco history.
Take a scenic 6‑minute ferry to Treasure Island and spend 80 minutes learning whiskey tasting and mixology in an art‑deco distillery with sweeping Bay views. This hands‑on class pairs three Gold Bar whiskies with classic cocktails and a concise lesson in San Francisco history.
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Operated by Gold Bar Distillery Tours · San Francisco, California
The ferry eases away from the Ferry Building and the city shrinks into a cluster of towers framed by the bridge. Salt air pushes at your jacket and the bay opens, daring you to look back as you cross to Treasure Island. The distillery sits in the former Pan Am terminal — an art‑deco chunk of concrete with broad windows — where bartenders set out polished tools, amber spirits, and a row of glasses catching the light. For the next 80 minutes you’re part tasting, part hands‑on lesson, part history tour: an urban waterfront hour that ends with a cocktail you made yourself and a skyline view you won’t forget.
easy.
1–1.5 hours.
Minimal physical exertion; suitable for most adults who can stand for short periods and climb a couple of steps.
The class runs approximately 80 minutes and includes tasting three whiskies and making three cocktails.
Yes — take the short ferry (about 6 minutes) from the San Francisco Ferry Building that docks on Treasure Island, or drive over the Bay Bridge.
Yes. The former Pan Am terminal and distillery areas are wheelchair accessible and stroller friendly.
Yes — three Gold Bar whiskies and three cocktails (Old Fashioned, Whiskey Sour, Paper Plane) are included in the experience.
Many distilleries offer bottles for sale; ask staff during the class about availability and local purchase policies.
Full refund available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled time; no refund within 24 hours.
Treasure Island was built as landfill for the 1939 exposition and later served as a naval station; the distillery occupies a former Pan Am terminal with art‑deco architecture.
Redevelopment is ongoing and sea‑level rise is a local concern—visitors are encouraged to stick to paths, pack out trash, and support local preservation initiatives.
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