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Past Workshop: From START UP to SCALE for your Craft Distillery – November 2021
November 5, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - November 7, 2021 @ 4:00 pm
$1200
This workshop is the first ADI workshop in New England in over 5 years!
November 5-7, 2021
Mine Hill Distillery, Roxbury, CT
Hosted by Elliott Davis, Mine Hill Distillery
Offering a full review of how to set up your distillery for success, from financing, to operations and sales/marketing.
Please note:
– Hotel and breakfast are not included. We will forward nearby hotel suggestions shortly after your registration.
– Early Bird discount ends September 15 at midnight EST. Registration ends November 1, unless all seats are filled before.
– ADI member discount – 10%
– For everyone’s safety and enjoyment, proof of vaccination is required. Please email to annesophie@distilling.com by November 1. We will comply with all states and local guidelines.
– No cancellations allowed after October 15, 2021 midnight EST. No refund will be issued for non-compliance to the vaccination proof after this date.
Suggested Hotels:
Wyndham Southbury – 1238 Strongtown Rd, Southbury, CT 06488
The Milestone Inn – 146 S Pomperaug Ave, Woodbury, CT, 06798
Bed and Breakfast: Homestead Inn – 5 Elm Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Click here for AirBnB listings in the area.
| Friday | November 5 | Speakers/Vendors |
| 6:00 pm | Welcome: Founder’s Room | Mine Hill Distillery Tasting |
| 6:30 pm | Cocktails: Guest Speaker | Bill Owens, Founder ADI |
| 7:00 pm | Dinner: The Station | The Foundry, Newtown CT |
| Saturday | November 6 | Speakers/Vendors |
| 8:00 am | Coffee/Tea: The Station | Zero Prophet Coffee, Washington CT |
| 9:00 am | Grain, Mashing & Fermentation | Thrall Family Malt, Windsor CT |
| 10:30 am | Equipment: Choices, Choices, Choices | Mine Hill Distillery |
| 1:00 pm | Lunch: The Station | Bridgewater Market, Bridgewater CT |
| 2:00 pm | Distilling: Cuts, Proofing, Barreling | Mine Hill Distillery |
| 3:30 pm | Package Design: Bottles, Labels & More | All American Label, Curtis Packaging |
| 6:00 pm | Cocktails: Panel Discussion: What buyers want | Local Restaurants/Bars/Liquor Stores |
| 7:00 pm | Dinner: Riverfront Firepit | El Camion Taco Truck, Woodbury CT |
| Sunday | November 7 | Speakers/Vendors |
| 8:00 am | Coffee/Tea: The Station | Harney & Sons, Salisbury CT |
| 9:00 am | Finances: Start Up & Operations | Mine Hill Distillery |
| 10:30 am | Distillery Insurance | Peter Whalen, Whalen Insurance |
| 12:00 pm | Sales Training & How to Select & Negotiate a Distributor | Marco Pelliccio, Propel Beverage |
| 1:00 pm | Lunch: The Station | Oliva’s, Bethlehem CT |
| 2:00 pm | Q&A: Big or Small | Mine Hill Distillery |
| 4:00 pm | Closing |
