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Distilled Spirits Experts

If there were an Ivy League for spirits, this would be it. We've got the knowledge to take you to the next level.

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Analytical Testing

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Meet Our Instructors

Our faculty - from the biggest distilleries in the world, the most successful craft brands, and other ancillary industries like engineering and law - have decades of experience for you to learn from.

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Clay

Distillery Operations Manager, Moonshine University

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Pete

Principal, Distillery Engineering, Barton Brands (Retired)

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Patrick

Chief Scientific Officer, Ferm Solutions

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Chris

Single Barrel Consultant & Whiskey Educator

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Jeremy

VP of Operations, TSS Brands, LLC

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Matt

Head Distiller, Iron City Distilling

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Paul

Co-Founder & Head Distiller, MB Roland Distillery

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Caleb

Master Distiller, Eastern Light Distilling

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Randy

Owner & Manager, R Allender Consulting, LLC

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Scott

Managing Director, Thoroughbred Spirits Group

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Mary

President, Williams Compliance

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Stephen

Director, Mountjoy Chilton Medley

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Robert

Principal, Lehrman Beverage Law

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Andrew

Director of Spirit Research & Innovation, Independent Stave Company

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Molly

Co-Owner, Wellmann's Brands

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Andrew

Partner & General Contractor, Cardinal Industries

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Scott

Engineer, G&D Chillers

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Elizabeth

Assistant Master Distiller, Brown Forman

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Peggy

Founder & President, Peggy Noe Stevens & Associates

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Royce

President, CEO, Lead Distiller, Neeley Family Distillery

Learn The Business of Distilling One Sip at a Time.

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195 Distilleries Launched

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Over 325 Classes Taught

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Over 3,800+ Educated Attendees

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Attendee Testimonials

Caleb Kilburn at Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co.

"I came in, was able to learn from the best in the industry, and many of them I continue to converse with and have a relationship with to this day"

Caleb Kilburn

Master Distiller, Eastern Light Distilling

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"Moonshine has been great for me. I've learned everything from the technical aspect all the way to resources throughout those different courses I've taken has been so exciting."

Isiah Washington

Assistant Distillery Manager, Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey

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Flavorman

At its core, Flavorman provides turnkey solutions in product development, reformulation, analytical testing and small scale production, developing solutions for your beverage requirements.

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MoonshineUniversity

Moonshine 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.

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Stave & 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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News & Blog

Taste Of The Latest

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The 10 Common Congeners For Spirit Sensory

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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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What Are the Rules for Direct-to-Consumer Spirits Shipping?

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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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Three-Tier Distribution Tips for Distillers

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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.

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