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Click Here to Register Specialty malts are extensively used in brewing industry to enhance beer taste, mouthfeel and colour. Such malts are produced under conditions of high temperature, which results in non-enzymatic browning and an increased concentration of aromatic constituents, primarily through the action of Maillard chemistry. The majority of Scotch malt whisky is made […]

ADI accepts entries in all classes and categories of distilled spirits, RTDs, cocktail bitters, No/Low ABV Spirits and Mixers, as well as aperitif & fortified wines. Enter Today Download our registration checklist, and look over our FAQs, if you are a new entrant to ADI's Competition. 2022 Competition Deadlines Deadline to apply for COLA Waiver […]

A webinar with Matt Strickland. In this presentation he will briefly discuss the basic still components, how they function, and how they affect the character of your distillate. We will also look at the various specialty components that often come with modern stills, explain how they operate, and how you can leverage them to distill […]

A webinar with Seth Sirbaugh, Principal of Tribe Branding & Design, moderated by our own ADI president Erik Owens Everyone in the distilling industry hears the term ‘branding’ every day, but it's often said as a catch all, misused, or just partially explained. Your brand and identity can have as big an impact on your business as […]

This A webinar with Matt Strickland will be all about finding the perfect still to fit your needs. With a growing list of models and manufacturers in our ever-expanding spirits industry, it can be daunting and confusing for even experienced distillers to find the right still for the job. He talk about how to decide […]

The American Distilling Institute has now opened the Request for Proposals for educational sessions for ADI 2022 in Saint Louis, MO, September 14-16, 2021. Call for Proposal closes November 25,2021.  Accepted presenters and rejected sessions will be notified by December 31, 2021. WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT SUBMISSIONS SENT VIA THIS LINK. Advanced scientific, operational, safety and […]

A complex and balanced profile in a spirit is a must to increase the chances of standing out in a crowded spirits market. It is well known that congeners formation during fermentation sets up the basis from where distillers can shape their spirits through proper distillation techniques. This presentation aims to provide distillers with a […]

Join us in New Orleans to explore and celebrate R(H)UM! Tuesday, June 7, 2022 - 8:30am - 5pm CDT Lula Distillery, New Orleans.   Check out past Rum Summit presentations https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ukn8vUBwsjc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak9iOrT0C44

ADI and Wood Hat Spirits present a full day masterclass on corn whiskey, bourbon and other corn based spirits. Come learn from some of the nation's leading experts on the flavor characteristics of heirloom corn varieties, new developments in corn genetics, corn cultivation, and models for how craft distillers can work with local farmers and […]

Whether you make gin, aquavit, botanical vodka, absinthe, liqueurs, or other botanical spirits, come and join the two Daves (StilL 630 Founder David Weglarz and David T Smith, International Gin Author and Consultant) for a deep dive into the world of botanicals! The duo will discuss a range of advanced techniques for extracting botanicals with […]

Celebrate with us in St Louis, MO, "Gateway to the West", ideally accessible via air and road travel. Experience the exciting growing Missouri craft spirits scene with more than 30 distilleries and cooperages on the Missouri Spirits Expedition. Hear from our distinguished keynote, Dr Anne Brock, Head Distiller at Bombay Sapphire. After a day of educational sessions […]

This meeting is for all US state guild members actively involved in legislation. All state guild members are invited, RSVP is required. Contact eriko@distilling.com with questions The first portion of the meeting will be a presentation by on key public policy topics at the state level including DTC, RTD’s (tax and outlet access), potential tax threats and a […]

Agenda   4:30-4:35 Welcome Remarks from Braeden Bumpers (Click here for Braeden Bumpers article on Distiller Magazine) and Introduction to the Summit   4:35-5:20 Keynote Presentation: Energy Star Guidance for Craft Distillers presented by Daniel Macri (EPA)   5:25-5:45 How to Source Renewable Energy and Reduce Carbon Emissions For Your Distillery presented by Marie Schutte […]

Do you want to run experiments and gather data about the process of distilling? Commercial distillers have research and development scientist looking into process and flavor improvements, but that research […]

(Pictured: KO Distilling, Manassas, VA) We will soon be kicking off our annual auction to raise money for research in craft distilling. If you want to support the next wave […]

We are headed to Sin City for our 20th Conference! Join us at the Mirage in Las Vegas for our 20th anniversary conference and expo, August 23-24 (with special classes and […]

Meet in Room room ANDROS AB The purpose of this group is to provide an informal forum for those of us that have served to network, and to support each […]

At Noon, grab a box lunch on the expo floor and head to room ANDROS AB. We will begin ~12;15-12:20 and have the room until 2 pm. This meeting is […]

Focusing on Sustainability in Fermentation and Ingredients Networking session after the summit concludes

Since 2007, ADI has upheld the highest standards in the industry by giving our judges the freedom to only award the very best, and being the first competition to provide […]

The Distilling Research Grant (DRG) was founded in 2018 by ADI to advance and disseminate knowledge of distilled beverage alcohol to benefit the entire industry. The DRG is a 501c3 […]