Moonshine University
Located in the heart of the distilling industry, Moonshine University offers comprehensive distilling education for all levels of knowledge. Each course is led by trusted industry experts specializing in topics like spirit maturation, botanical spirit development, distillery operations, regulatory and compliance management, and much more.
Analytical Testing
Bourbon Certification
Consulting
Custom Education
Product Development
Sensory Evaluation
Moonshine University welcomes community members, friends and family to the grand opening of our educational distillery.
Bill and Josh of the hit TV show Moonshiners visit to learn about legal distilling and flavored moonshine products from Flavorman.
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The first edition of the 6-Day Distiller Course.
Members of the Louisville hospitality industry attend the first Stave and Thief Society Executive Bourbon Steward training.
We welcomed our 500th attendee to our campus.
Flavorman founder David Dafoe has been recognized by the American Distilling Institute for his "outstanding contribution to distilling.
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Our 1,000 attendee joins us for a 6-Day Distiller Course.
6-Day Distiller Course and Distilling Operations instructor, Pete Kamer, is inducted into the Bourbon Hall of Fame.
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At its core, Flavorman provides turnkey solutions in product development, reformulation, analytical testing and small scale production, developing solutions for your beverage requirements.
Learn MoreMoonshine University is the nation's premier educational distillery and the exclusive provider for the Kentucky Distillers' Association. Located in the heart of Bourbon Country, Louisville KY.
Learn MoreStave & Thief Society is the first bourbon certification program recognized by the bourbon industry and the only to be recognized by the Kentucky Distillers Association as its 'Official Bourbon Education Course.'
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Those that are familiar with the process of crafting distilled spirits may also be familiar with the 10 common congeners that are created during fermentation, and honed during the distillation run. Each congener has its own distinct personality, rendering unique tastes and aromas to the finished spirit.
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When it comes to interstate direct-to-consumer (DtC) liquor shipping laws by state, distilleries and other spirits producers must adhere to shipping laws of the destination state.
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Following is an overview of the main regulatory and tax rules that distillers distributing in different states need to be sure to comply with.
