Moonshine University
Botanical Spirits Workshop
$2,750.00
Are you a lover of gin, absinthe, or amaro? Join us for this 3-day advanced workshop that focuses on all things botanical spirits. In this course, you'll explore a broad palette of botanical styles for a hands-on experience that will teach you the allure of these spirits.
*Please note – Class registrations will close three business days before the class date.
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Course Overview
As of 2018, gin is the leading growth category in beverage alcohol, worldwide. Fueled by a booming cocktail scene, gin consumption is projected to increase over the next 5 years, providing a huge opportunity for distillers looking to capitalize on this trend. Using a broad palette of botanicals and styles, craft distillers are creating unique expressions of gins, absinthes, and amari that stand out on the shelf without needing to spend years in a barrel.
Our hands-on, three-day advanced workshop will focus on the art of botanical spirit production, giving you an edge while you stake your claim in this booming market. We'll explore history, category styles, production methods, and distillation processes, as well as botanical mash bills, maceration, filtration, and finishing.
Students will also get to practice hands-on distilling of a botanical spirit, scaling up from compounding to a table-top still and finishing with a 50-gallon still. Other significant educational experiences include examining individual essences, discussing various business considerations, and conducting source material tasting and sensory training.
What You'll Learn
In addition to gaining valuable insights on botanical spirits production, we'll take an in-depth look at:
- History & classifications of botanicals
- Gin, absinthe, & amari production methods
- Botanical calculations
- Maceration, filtration & blending
- Individual botanical & distillate evaluation
- Relational segmentation
- Table-top & production-scale distillations
- Gin, absinthe, & amari practicums
Who This Class Is For
Newbies to the Industry & Enthusiasts
Distillery Owners & Operators
Non-Traditional Botanical Spirit Makers
Professionals in the Hospitality Industry
Common Gin Botanicals
Where Do The Flavors of Gin Come From?
There are 12 classic botanicals that are commonly used in the production of gin. They each add something unique to the classic gin flavor profile. Learn how each is used from Botanicals Workshop Instructor and Moonshine University Distillery Manager, Clay Smith.
High Proof Education
52 Blending Activities Completed
5 Botanical Spirits Discussed
Product Development
Gin Development with Sioux City Distilling Co.
Check out this glimpse into our week with Sioux City Distilling, where we collaborated to develop their Gin products! Learn more about our product development services.
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