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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

Bourbon Certification

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Custom Education

Product Development

Sensory Evaluation

High-proof leaders

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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Jason

General Manager, Moonshine University

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Clay

Distillery Operations Manager, Moonshine University

Pete Kamer in front of a still

Pete

Principal, Distillery Engineering, Barton Brands (Retired)

John Little in front of barrels

John

Founder, Engauged Consulting & Smooth Ambler Spirits

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Matt

Head Distiller, Iron City Distilling

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Luis

COO & Cellar Master, Rum Central

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Robin

Founder & Principal, Robin Robinson LLC

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Andrew

Director of Spirit Research & Innovation, Independent Stave Company

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Melanie

Lab Manager, Ferm Solutions, Inc.

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Chris

Single Barrel Consultant & Whiskey Educator

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Jeremy

VP of Operations and Procurement, Avalon Spirits

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Rob

Partner, Adams and Reese, LLP

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Paul

Co-Founder & Head Distiller, MB Roland Distillery

Patrick Heist in front of a fermenter

Patrick

Chief Scientific Officer, Ferm Solutions

Larry Coomes in front of a still

Larry

Director of US Sales, JC Ribeiro USA, LLC

Brian Biddle in front of still

Brian

Director of Operations, Malt Handling LLC

Scott Schiller in front of a still

Scott

Managing Director, Thoroughbred Spirits Group

Robert Lehrman in front of a still

Robert

Principal, Lehrman Beverage Law

Mary Beth Williams in front of still

Mary

President, Williams Compliance

Molly Wellman in front of a still

Molly

Co-Owner, Wellmann's Brands

Learn The Business of Distilling One Sip at a Time.

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200+ Distilleries Launched

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Over 335 Classes Taught

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Over 4000+ Educated Attendees

The proof you need

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

Explore Our Beverage Campus

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 & ThiefSociety

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

Woman Drinking Whiskey

The Art of Non-Alcoholic Spirits

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For decades, spirits and cocktails have fostered a culture of craft, connection, and celebration. But over time, cocktail culture has evolved far beyond the buzz!

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Uncle Nearest and Moonshine University

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Moonshine University helped train Uncle Nearest's Distillery Staff.

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Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co. and Moonshine University

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Caleb Kilburn talks about his history with Moonshine University and Kentucky Peerless Distilling Company.

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