Blending Workshop

Over the course of the class, you will learn all about blending theory and practice in aged spirits. This workshop is not just limited to the books, as you will be walked through multiple hands-on blending exercises in our distillery built specifically for teaching. You will learn information across a variety of topics in order to start your blending journey, from theory to practicum. Moonshine University gives you the tools needed to develop a product, and how to build a blending program to manage your stock of spirits. In these two days, you'll learn everything you need to know to move forward with building a strong, successful, and consistent blending program at your facility or for your brand.

In addition to gaining valuable insights on the intricacies of blending whiskey and rum, we'll take an in-depth look at:

• Multiple hands-on blending exercises
• Goals, overview, & value of blending
• Principles of blending
• Fundamentals of blending
• Product development
• Whiskey styles
• Rum styles
• Flavor wheels and tools for flavor creation
• Barrel & wood policy
• Stock management
• Logistics of blending and blending programs
• Warehouse management
• Space & equipment needed for blending
• How to build a blending program
• Options available for blending
• How to turn stories into liquid

Tuition includes all class materials; breakfast, lunch, and refreshments; and transportation between our contracted hotel and our campus.

**Early Bird Registration covers your stay at our contracted hotel from the night before Day 1 to the last day of class. The Early Bird deadline is 3 weeks before the first day of class.