WEBINAR: Looking to Start, Looking to Grow

WEBINAR - July 12, 2023 - 9am PDT   Looking to Start ~ Looking to Grow  The spirits business is nuanced, competitive, and capital intensive – not to mention continually evolving. Whether you are an entrepreneur building a new distillery or brand from the ground up or an established company revamping for growth or acquisition, […]

WEBINAR: Mastering Gin

Introduction (5 minutes): - Welcome participants and introduce yourself. - Provide an overview of the course's objectives and what participants can expect to learn. - Highlight the importance of maceration, decoction, and infusion in gin-making. Module 1: Understanding Maceration (15 minutes): - Define maceration and its role in gin production. - Discuss the various botanicals […]

AUCTION: Distilling Research Grant Online Auction Now OPEN

(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 of research in craft spirits and have have goods, services, or a bottle of whiskey to donate, please contact sales@distilling.com   Two of our 2022 […]

2023 WHISKEY SUMMIT

Mirage Hotel & Casino 3400 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, United States

The American Distilling Institute’s Whiskey Summit returns for its third year in a row and, once more, will feature a wide range of speakers covering bourbon, rye, malt and whiskey in general. A great opportunity to dive into the exciting world of American and world whiskey. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1otEmWHGkA Keynote Speaker Building a Fanatical Cult Following through […]

$180

WORKSHOP: Vodka History, Production, Trends and Tasting

Mirage Hotel & Casino 3400 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, United States

Vodka is the most difficult spirit to distill, with grain to glass vodka being a truly undervalued spirit in the craft industry. This misunderstood spirit has a vast flavor profile and subtle nuance which is to be respected. Caley Shoemaker began her career at Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey in 2008, then transitioned to Master Distiller and […]

$250 – $2023

WORKSHOP: Botanical Spirits

Mirage Hotel & Casino 3400 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, United States

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! New for 2023 the duo will be joined by Rosie Milsom, Head of […]

$250 – $2023

WORKSHOP: Liquid Marketing with Andie Ferman

Mirage Hotel & Casino 3400 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, United States

Andie Ferman has been a brand ambassador for two of the oldest craft distillers in the US, St. George and Hotaling. "I will share my keys to building up your Liquid Marketing arsenal, creating a truly amazing tasting room experience for your soon to be fans and forever changing the first impressions made of your […]

$200

ADI 2023 LAS VEGAS: Craft Spirits Conference & Vendor Expo

Mirage Hotel & Casino 3400 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, United States

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 workshops August 22 and 25). The Whiskey Summit will take place on Tuesday August 22. Keynote: To celebrate 20 years of leading our industry, we […]

Veteran Distillers Group

Mirage Hotel & Casino 3400 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, United States

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 other in the distilling industry and with veteran’s issues.  Veterans make up a larger portion of the alcohol beverage industries then in society, something that […]

Must have an general admission ticket to the conference

US State Guild Legislative Meeting

Mirage Hotel & Casino 3400 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, United States

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 for anyone actively involved in legislation to make conditions better for distillers. Each state manager will share updates on victories and set backs in legislation […]

RSVP is required

SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT 2023

Mirage Hotel & Casino 3400 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, United States

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

Must have an general admission ticket to the conference

ADI 2024 International Spirits Competition

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 written feedback for every entry. We accept entries in all classes and categories of distilled spirits, RTDs, cocktail bitters, no/low spirits, mixers, aperitifs & fortified […]

Alternative Funding Strategies for Distilleries

Don't miss out on a unique opportunity! Join our upcoming webinar featuring Lenny Gotter, a seasoned professional brand builder in the spirits industry, as he unveils "Alternative Funding Strategies for Distilleries." Discover innovative ways to finance your distillery venture beyond traditional bank loans, from leveraging your personal network to exploring options like grants from the […]

Transform Your Business Through Budgeting

An operational budget is the single most impactful action a business can take to impact its future. We’ll discuss how to write a budget and use it as a management tool to ensure your distillery achieves its intended goals. Maria Pearman, CPA, is an expert in the beverage alcohol and specializes in internal accounting processes, […]

LIQUEUR 101: Herbal Liqueurs, An Introduction

Discover the intriguing birth of liqeurs during this 45-minute session! Explore the hidden origins and practical recipe development insights behind these secretive early spirits. Join us to delve into the world of historical recipes and their modern applications in creating craft liqueurs!" This is webinar will be the basics of the spirit class, part two […]

DISTILLING RESEARCH GRANT: Request for Proposals

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 non-profit organization that operates independently from ADI, but with its full support and endorsement. The DRG aims to foster innovation, excellence and collaboration among craft […]

Mastering Grain to Glass Liqueur

Join us for a tantalizing journey into the world of craft spirits! Engage in a 1-hour live discussion with Jonathan Bower and Bev & Steve Heising from Whidbey Distilling, Andy Garrison from Stone Barn Brandyworks, and Ryan Hembree from Skip Rock Distillers. Uncover the secrets behind crafting exquisite liqueurs from grain-to-glass, while enjoying real-time Q&A […]

WORKSHOP: Continuous Column Distillation with Jordan Via

Savage & Cooke 1097 Nimitz Ave, Vallejo, CA

Breaking the Myth that Only Pot Stills Make Good Spirits  In 2008, Master Distiller Jordan Via was an instrumental part of the first ADI classes at Stillwater distillery in Petaluma, California. The majority of those students went on to found distilleries in the US (click here). Jordan went on to co-found Breckenridge Spirits in Colorado, […]

$2900

Exit Strategies for Your DSP with James Yoakum

Discover invaluable insights from James Yoakum in our webinar, "Exit Strategies for Your DSP," as he shares his expertise on navigating the challenges and opportunities of exiting your craft distillery business. https://youtu.be/2H_H2_vmaRY

Developing Flavor with Nicole Shriner

Join us for an exciting webinar led by Nicole Shriner, Teaching Specialist in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science. Discover the rising fascination among distillers and whiskey enthusiasts for heirloom, specialty, and terroir-infused grains. She recently published, How to Maximize Flavor from Specialty Grains: A Practical Guide, on Distilling.com. https://youtu.be/TCnyvKxgTS4

WORKSHOP: SOLD OUT – Blending, Maturation and Warehousing – Dec 2023

Ironroot Republic Distillery 3111 Loy Lake Rd, Dennison, TX, United States

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT     Internationally renowned independent Master Blenders Nancy Fraley and Angela d'Oraziowill be teaching our blending and maturation masterclass this year again. The class was […]

$2900

Why You Need a Brand Ambassador with Sailor Guevara

Join us for an enriching webinar, "Why You Need a Brand Ambassador," featuring the remarkable Sailor Guevara. Sailor is not just a prominent figure in the spirits industry; she's a whiskey woman with a heart and soul deeply intertwined with all things whisk(e)y. With over 30 years of experience, she's worn many hats as a […]

Building More Bang for Your Buck with Kris Bohm

It all started with the idea of starting a grain to glass craft distillery, with big dreams of amazing aged spirits. Through endless hard work, with long days and nights of distilling, your aged spirits have matured and the time has arrived. Your craft distillery is no longer in its infancy, your spirits have been […]

Expanding Beyond the States with Scott Schiller

Join us on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at 9:30 am as we delve into the captivating export world with the esteemed fifth-generation distiller Scott Schiller. With over 25 years of unparalleled […]

Fine Tuning Your Tasting Room Experience with Zac Cole

Join us for an insightful webinar on "Fine Tuning Your Tasting Room Experience," where Dr. Cole, a passionate advocate at the intersection of tourism, hospitality, and conservation, will share his […]