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Course Catalog
Professional Distilling Courses
For enthusiasts, professionals, and those looking to enter the distilling industry.
For enthusiasts, professionals, and those looking to enter the distilling industry.
Whisk(e)y Workshop
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Become a whiskey connoisseur with this two-day intermediate workshop examining everything whiskey. Explore a wide variety of classifications, production, and maturation styles, complemented by plenty of opportunities for sensory and hands-on activities in the distillery.
Fermentation Workshop
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Fermentation Workshop
Fermentation is the conversion of sugars into alcohol. This two-day course shows students how to perfect that process, covering a variety of key fermentation considerations and best practices—from the microbiology of yeast to how variables affect the flavors of your spirits.
Distilling Operations Course
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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, from boiler to bottling.
Barrel Aging Workshop
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For distillers, aging alcohol to get the flavor and consistency you desire can take decades of trial and error. Skip the frustration and expense with this two-day experience, created in partnership with the experts at Independent Stave Company.
6-Day Distiller Course
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Designed and taught by 40+ distillery operators, industry insiders, and world-renowned master distillers, this hands-on, 6-day 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.
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Route to Market Workshop
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You’ve got whiskey, now what? For small entrepreneurs in any industry, getting into the marketplace has always been a challenge. This two-day workshop will provide you with the knowledge and skill set to be successful with introducing your spirit to the masses.
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5-Day Rum Course
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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 provides attendees with a practical, hands-on education on all things rum.
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Nosing for Faults Workshop
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Master the skills required to take your products to the next level of consistency and quality. By the end of this two-day workshop, you’ll have the know-how to confidently sniff out problems in your own distillery, troubleshoot causes, and implement solutions.
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Botanical Spirits Workshop
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Using a broad palette of materials and styles, this hands-on, three-day advanced workshop will focus on the art of producing botanical spirits like gin, absinthe, and amaro. Learn to craft products that stand out on the shelf without needing to spend years in a barrel.
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Bourbon Making Workshop
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Fall in love with Kentucky’s signature spirit in this day-long workshop, which combines classroom instruction with hands-on distilling. Gain insights on bourbon’s relationship to other world whiskeys as you explore its production, history, and sensory characteristics.
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Live & On-Demand Webinars
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Now you can participate in Moonshine University's world-class curriculum from the comfort of your home or office. Our top-rated webinars are designed to connect you with the experts as they share insights on topics from every facet of the distilled spirits industry.
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