6-Day Distiller Course

Join 40+ industry experts under one roof for an intensive, practical, and hands-on learning experience unlike any other in the world. This six-day course combines technical spirits training and business management education for start-ups, industry professionals, and enthusiasts looking for a career in the distilling industry. Designed and taught by distillery operators, industry insiders, and world-renowned master distillers, this course exposes attendees to the realities of day-to-day distilling operations – from laying the first brick to getting a finished product on the shelf.

Whisk(e)y Workshop

Become a whiskey connoisseur with this two-day intermediate workshop examining everything whiskey! We’ll cover a wide variety of classifications, detailing the individual distillate components and production processes for each, standards of identity, and relationship to other whiskeys. Students will also receive an in-depth understanding of whiskey production and maturation. Hands-on, small-scale product development with table-top distillation allows participants to experiment further with these processes before moving onto the larger equipment in our distillery. Finally, we'll return to our roots by examining the history of whiskey, before discussing the best ways to guide consumers through an informative and engaging sensory evaluation of this versatile spirit.

5-Day Rum Course

Moonshine University has joined forces with The Rum University to offer the most comprehensive rum training in the world. Designed for both existing and future rum distillers and brand owners, this 5-Day course combines theory and practice to provide attendees with a practical, hands-on education on all things rum. From the financial, marketing, and regulatory considerations to the distillation, aging, and blending processes, every student will leave this course with a nuanced understanding of rum production, the spirits business, and how rum fits into the global, economic landscape.

Fermentation Workshop

Fermentation is the conversion of sugars into alcohol. In the spirits business, alcohol is synonymous with money. which means the success of your finished product will rely on the efficiency of your the fermentation process. This course shows students how to perfect that process, covering a variety of key fermentation considerations and best practices. We'll explore everything from the microbiology and cultivation of yeast, to the stages of its life cycle, paying special attention to how different variables affect the quality and consistency of fermentation in spirits production.

Distilling Operations Course

Prepare to absorb two lifetimes of knowledge in a fraction of the time. Master your craft with this one-of-a-kind, three-day advanced course designed for distillers ready to take a deeper dive into distillery engineering and operations. Led by two industry veterans with over 70 years of combined operations experience, attendees will examine the entire production process from start to finish. Equipment selection, maintenance and troubleshooting, best practices for distillate production, product development and evaluation techniques, post-distillation processing, blending and bottling, sanitation and safety will all be covered in detail.

Age-ucation: Barrel Aging Workshop

For distillers, aging alcohol to get the flavor and consistency you desire can take decades of trial and error, which can be both frustrating and expensive. That's why we’ve partnered with our friends at Independent Stave Company and for a two-day experience unlike any other. Gain expert insights on maturation and warehousing as you pull from 30 experimental barrels, each representing a different set of variables. Smell, taste, and see for yourself what a difference those variables make, then take home the results of the chemical analysis for future reference.