This is a repeating eventJuly 28, 2025 9:00 am
Moonshine University: 5-Day Distiller Course
20oct(oct 20)9:00 am24(oct 24)5:00 pm
Event Details
The Moonshine University 5 Day Distiller Course exposes the realities of day-to-day distilling while also taking you through the journey of the craft – from laying the first brick to getting a finished bottle on the shelf. The material is designed and taught by 40+ master distillers, industry insiders, and renowned operators of some of the most legendary brands. It doesn’t get much better than this!
Who is the 5-Day Distiller Course For?
- Newbies to the Industry & Enthusiasts
- Distillery Owners & Operators
- Production Team Members
- Vendors in the Distillery Industry
Early Bird Special: Early Bird Registration covers your stay at our contracted hotel from Day 1 to the last day of class. The Early Bird deadline is 3 weeks before the first day of class.
5-Day Distillery Course Overview
Embark on an immersive learning journey unlike any other, led by 40+ industry experts for a practical experience that seamlessly integrates technical spirits training with business management education. Each segment of this five-day experience explores a distinct set of distilling skills, complemented by expert panels offering unique insider perspectives. Topics span business plan development, distillery construction, regulations, marketing, equipment, manufacturing, distribution, finances, and other industry challenges and opportunities.
Amid the hands-on distillation of spirits, participants delve into the science of spirits production, examining mash bills, maceration, fermenting, and finishing at the on-campus beverage development lab. Tours and networking receptions, including visits to local distilleries, further enrich the week, forging professional and personal connections to last a lifetime. The course’s culmination includes a brief graduation ceremony, allowing participants to bottle the whiskey they helped create and raise a toast to a week well spent.
What You’ll Learn
In addition to gaining valuable insights on the distilling process and the industry as a whole, we’ll go into depth on:
- Site selection & construction
- Equipment selection
- Permitting & compliance
- Production — rum, whiskey, vodka & gin
- Aging & finishing
- Distillery best practices
- Bridge spirits
- Business management
- Branding & marketing
- Packaging
- Manufacturing, distribution, & retail
What’s Included
Tuition includes all class materials, including a 1,000-page resource binder and Distiller’s Sensory Kit; breakfast, lunch, and refreshments; attendance to exclusive tours and networking receptions throughout the week; and transportation between our contracted hotel and our campus.
Tuition: $6,550 per student.
About Moonshine University
Founded in 2012, Moonshine University is the nation’s premier educational distillery. Our facility was created from the ground up to teach new distillers how to get started in the industry, and to teach professional team members how to elevate key aspects of their craft and boost sales. Combining classroom instruction with practical, hands-on learning and sensory training, Moonshine University attracts people from all over the world, ensuring every attendee leaves with a complete and comprehensive education and skill set applicable to a variety of spirits and industry related areas.
In 2013, The Kentucky Distillers’ Association made Moonshine University their exclusive education provider. With the support of some of the industry’s leading institutions and distilleries, you can be sure that taking a class at Moonshine University will be worth the investment.
Still Have Questions? Ready to Get Started?
Call 502-305-8596 or email Registrar@MoonshineUniversity.com
View all Moonshine University Courses here.
