The 1871 Rum Master Class

The ultimate sit-down for lovers of dark spirits neat or on-ice, rum nerds, collectors and anyone curious about what makes our most exclusive range – THE 1871 CLUB  – so special.

THE 1871 CLUB Rum Master Class is an intimate, guided journey through Nil Desperandum’s THE 1871 CLUB Rum Limited Range — unique, never to be repeated, single cask rums, high-proof expressions and the award-winners that have put us on the world stage.

Join Head Distiller and curator of THE 1871 CLUB, Adam Chapman, for a 2 hour deep dive into the love, the art and the science of how these rums are born and matured.

Taste rums from THE 1871 CLUB and our Signature range, learn about the raw ingredients, fermentation, distillation, maturation, bottling and hear the story behind each pour, and explore what sets our ultra exclusive limited-edition releases apart.

THE 1871 CLUB features standout rums like The Triple Six, The Pombe Fission, The Vintner's Barrel (Gold & Trophy, World Rum Awards 2026) and more.
Your palate will thank you!

Capped at just 8 guests per session — think high-end whisky aficionado energy, but with the warmth and personality our team and our Distillery Door are renowned for.
And Australia’s Finest Rum.

The masterclass include:

• A delicious rum cocktail on arrival
• A curated grazing selection of locally sourced foods and charcuterie featuring Woombye Cheese, Silver Tongue Foods and Noosa Chocolate. You won’t leave hungry!
• Taste a selection of pours from Nil Desperandum Rum’s Signature Range.
• Taste Adam’s generous selections of rums from THE 1871 CLUB.
• Learn about the raw ingredients, fermentation, distillation, maturation and bottling.
  
• A $99 redemption off the purchase of any bottle from THE 1871 CLUB or from the purchase of membership to          THE 1871 CLUB — your ticket purchase price is effectively cash.

Bookings are essential:
$99 per person | Maximum 8 guests per session | Please allow 2 hours and plan not to drive.

(2 sessions per month)
Sessions available:
• Thursday, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
• Saturday, 11:30am – 1:30pm 

Private and tailor made bookings at the Distillery Door and your premises are welcome. Please email gday@nildesperandum.com.au for more details.