Moonshine University
Barrel Aging Workshop
$1,695.00
For distillers, aging alcohol to get the flavor and consistency you desire can take decades of trial and error. Skip the frustration and expense with this two-day workshop, crafted in partnership with the experts at Independent Stave Company. Learn all about the different wood types, char levels, and staves that go into creating a perfect home for your spirits to age!
*Please note – Class registrations will close three business days before the class date.
- Date:
- April 23-24 2026
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Barrel Aging Workshop
Course Overview
For distillers, aging alcohol to get the flavor and consistency you desire can take decades of trial and error, which can be both frustrating and expensive. But we're here to change all of that with our Barrel Aging Workshop, featuring 30 experimental barrels and nine hands-on experiments that will let you taste the effects of variables like entry proof, toast and char profiles, wood species, bottle soaks, and more. Students also receive valuable insights on whiskey maturation, barrel performance, and alternative barrel construction.
In addition to spending time with experts on warehouse management and flavor mapping, students will also receive GC data for all factors covered in the course, providing a valuable resource to pair with your newfound knowledge of aging and maturation.
By the time you complete this class you'll have a much clearer understanding of how you'll want to approach aging your spirits, which makes this an investment that will not only save you time, but potentially tens of thousands of dollars.
What You'll Learn
In addition to gaining valuable insights on whiskey maturation, barrel performance, and alternative barrel construction, we'll take an in-depth look at:
- Warehousing
- Logistics
- Flavor development
- Product consistency
- Entry proof
- Toast & char profiles
- Bottle soaks
- Wood species
- Gas chromatography
Who This Class Is For
Newbies to the Industry & Enthusiasts
Distillery Owners & Operators
Production Team Members & Warehouse Managers
Instructor
Spirits Maturation with Andrew Wiehebrink
Andrew Wiehebrink, Director of Spirit Research and Innovation at Independent Stave Company, joins Jason Lawrence to talk about barrel aging whiskey and other spirits.
High Proof Education
32 Aging Experiments Discussed
10 Wood Varieties Examined
Andrew Weihebrink
Cooperage Tech to Improve Spirits Aging
Barrel aging is both an art and a science! Hear instructor Andrew Weihebrink of Independent Stave Company discuss how cooperages are modernizing to improve their spirit aging processes and experimentation.
We're Here to Answer Your Questions
Expert-led courses for veteran industry professionals, newcomers, and aspiring distilled spirits entrepreneurs alike.