Activities at the distillery
In downtown Trois-Rivières, the Mariana Distillery & Brewery invites you to explore its modern facilities. Immerse yourself in a world where our region’s history blends with artisanal craftsmanship to create exceptional spirits and beers.
Three (3) activities are available:
- Distillery tour and guided tasting
- Mixology workshop
- Whiskey masterclass
DISTILLERY TOUR AND GUIDED TASTING
Your tour will take you from carefully selected raw materials to the final products. Discover our fermentation techniques, the delicate art of distillation, and the use of botanicals sourced from Quebec’s rich terroir.
Let yourself be captivated by the fascinating history of Trois-Rivières spirits, punctuated by anecdotes about the great fire of 1908 that left its mark on this very place where Mariana thrives today.
The tour concludes with a guided tasting of our signature products, each accompanied by the story of its creation and the inspirations behind it.
Your package includes :
- A guided tour covering the production of spirits, as well as the history of the distillery and the spirits industry in Quebec and the city of Trois-Rivières
- Followed by a guided tasting of our spirits
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With the purchase of one dish per person (at the restaurant on the 2nd floor), you can choose between a glass of beer, the cocktail of the month, or a complimentary tasting platter.
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Total duration: 60 minutes
- Price: $35 per person (plus applicable taxes)
If you would like to take the tour in English, please let us know at least 48 hours in advance so that we can make the necessary arrangements.
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MIXOLOGY WORKSHOP
Join our Mixology Workshop and learn how to create inspired cocktails using our on-site distilled spirits.
Guided by the Head Bartender from the restaurant’s cocktail bar, you’ll discover the basics of a successful cocktail (balance, dilution, ice, shaking and stirring techniques, garnishes) and put them into practice right away with recipes designed to showcase our products. The goal: to give you simple and effective methods for recreating bar-quality cocktails at home and to understand why they work.
Your package includes:
- An introduction to our spirits (gin, rum, whiskey, liqueurs)
- Mixology techniques (shaker, spoon, jigger, ice, aromatics)
- Guided cocktail-making session with tasting
- Tips, variations, and pairing suggestions to tailor the recipes to your taste
- A fun and friendly experience at our venue
Perfect for an evening with friends, family, or a team-building event.
Limited spaces—reservations required.
Duration: 2 hours | Price: $75 + tax per person
Book for your group of at least 6 people
ONLY IN FRENCH
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MASTERCLASS – WHISKY
Enjoy an exceptional, immersive experience at the heart of our world of whisky, led by our Cellar Master.
This exclusive event begins with an in-depth tour of the distillery, with a special focus on our whisky production. You’ll discover the key stages of production—from grain selection to distillation and barrel aging—as well as the origins and unique characteristics of the four grains used in crafting our whiskies.
The masterclass then continues in a unique setting: in the heart of our cellar, surrounded by over a hundred of our aging barrels. In this intimate and authentic atmosphere, our Cellar Master draws samples directly from the barrels to offer you an extraordinary guided tasting experience.
This is a rare opportunity to taste cask-strength whiskies, as well as developing batches and unreleased expressions, available exclusively as part of this experience.
An exclusive encounter with the raw materials, time, and craftsmanship—perfect for curious enthusiasts and whisky lovers alike seeking a truly memorable experience.
Your package includes:
- A guided tour of the distillery with a focus on whiskey production
- An overview of the origins and characteristics of the four grains used in our whiskeys
- Explanations of the key stages: fermentation, distillation, and aging
- An immersive experience in our aging cellar, surrounded by barrels
- Guided tasting of whiskies drawn directly from the barrels
- Tasting of cask-strength whiskies
- Introduction to whiskies not available for sale / exclusive to the masterclass
- Total duration: 2 hours
- Cost: $100 per person (plus tax)