UPCOMING WORKSHOPS FROM THE AMERICAN DISTILLING INSTITUTE
WHISKEY AND GIN HANDS-ON DISTILLING
Instructors: Kenneth Winchester and Nancy Fraley This hands-on class covers the fundamentals of grain-to-bottle spirits production of whiskey, gin and brandies as well as business concerns in starting a DSP. Topics covered in this class include: mash preparation, basics of fermentation, wash production, mechanics of distillation, making the cuts, botanical infusions, gin recipes, barrel maturation, proofing, bottling, sensory evaluation and creating flavor profiles. • Date: June 26 - July 1, 2016 • Location: de Vine Spirits, Victoria, British Columbia, • Cost: $3,500 – includes instruction, 5 nights in hotel, bus tour of local distilleries, tastings and most meals.
APPLE BRANDY DISTILLING HANDS-ON DISTILLING Instructor: Hubert Germain-Robin
Master Distiller, Master Blender and creator of world-renowned Germain-Robin brandies reveals many secrets of slowly nurturing the distilled spirit to create a supple round flavor and pleasant mouth feel. The workshop covers the traditional techniques of making European-style brandies and working with New World fruit to create innovative and nuanced flavor profiles. Issues of concern from distillation through maturation will be addressed. • Date: October 16 - 21, 2016 • Location: Tuthilltown Spirits, Gardner, NY • Cost: $3,900 – includes instruction, hotel, bus tour of local distilleries and most meals.
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