Who should attend?
Distilling in Practice – advanced course, is a four-day course that provides an introduction to the process and requirements of commercial distilling. It is suitable for those considering distilling as a possible career change or business opportunity.
An understanding of the principles of distillation is required for the course. Our aim is to provide you with a sound overview of the industry and an understanding of the disciplines required to run a commercial distilling business. We offer you the opportunity to learn about the different stages of distilling and discuss start-up issues, including financing and regulations, with experienced distillers and professionals.
How will you benefit?
Typical candidates are sales, marketing, human resources and finance personnel who would benefit from background knowledge in distilling production. The fundamentals of distillation (FD) require a basic knowledge of the processes used to produce and package the many types of distilled spirits consumed around the world.
There are many common features in the production of most distilled products and the purpose of this course is to provide a basic knowledge of the practical aspect of distillation processes for both distillery production staff and those employed in distillery (and related) industries, but not necessarily in technical roles.
This course is ideal for:
Anyone interested in taking the IBD examinations and gaining a qualification in distilling.
Individuals who are new to the spirits/distilling industry and would like to gain an understanding and insight into the commercial distilling process.
Individuals who wish to start a distillery or spirits related business and need to gain a basic and technical understanding of the commercial production of spirits.
Outline programme
- general characteristics of the different types of products, including:
- Whisk(e)y, Brandy, Rum, Gin and Vodka.
- Raw materials of the main drinkable spirits
- Fermentation theory & practice
- Fermentation technology
- Basics of distillation in practice
- Distillation technique – batch and continuous
- Specific production details for different spirits
- Maturation and blending
- Packaging
- Quality management systems
- Health and Safety
- Distillation and the environment
This qualification includes a formative assessment where candidates must:
Successfully complete:
- A multiple choice task of 50 questions
Who should attend?
Distilling in Practice – advanced course, is a four-day course that provides an introduction to the process and requirements of commercial distilling. It is suitable for those considering distilling as a possible career change or business opportunity.
An understanding of the principles of distillation is required for the course. Our aim is to provide you with a sound overview of the industry and an understanding of the disciplines required to run a commercial distilling business. We offer you the opportunity to learn about the different stages of distilling and discuss start-up issues, including financing and regulations, with experienced distillers and professionals.
How will you benefit?
Typical candidates are sales, marketing, human resources and finance personnel who would benefit from background knowledge in distilling production. The fundamentals of distillation (FD) require a basic knowledge of the processes used to produce and package the many types of distilled spirits consumed around the world.
There are many common features in the production of most distilled products and the purpose of this course is to provide a basic knowledge of the practical aspect of distillation processes for both distillery production staff and those employed in distillery (and related) industries, but not necessarily in technical roles.
This course is ideal for:
Anyone interested in taking the IBD examinations and gaining a qualification in distilling.
Individuals who are new to the spirits/distilling industry and would like to gain an understanding and insight into the commercial distilling process.
Individuals who wish to start a distillery or spirits related business and need to gain a basic and technical understanding of the commercial production of spirits.
Outline programme
- general characteristics of the different types of products, including:
- Whisk(e)y, Brandy, Rum, Gin and Vodka.
- Raw materials of the main drinkable spirits
- Fermentation theory & practice
- Fermentation technology
- Basics of distillation in practice
- Distillation technique – batch and continuous
- Specific production details for different spirits
- Maturation and blending
- Packaging
- Quality management systems
- Health and Safety
- Distillation and the environment
This qualification includes a formative assessment where candidates must:
Successfully complete:
- A multiple choice task of 50 questions