Wannabe distillers and those looking to learn the fine art of whiskey making would be wise to consider
ADI's upcoming workshop. Presented in association with
New Holland and based in part at their production facility, this will be an in-depth and hands-on introduction to whiskey distillation and production. And with only 5 spots left and 10 days to go, there is no time to wait.
Here are the details via Andrew Faulkner, VP at ADI:
Hands-On Whiskey Distilling Workshop
September 7 - 12, 2014
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Greetings!
There are only 5 spaces left for the Hands-On Whiskey Distilling Workshop in New Holland, MI. Register NOW to be part of this event!
Below is the 5-day itinerary, along with contact information.
We hope you can join us!
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| Sun. 9/7 | 2:00 PM | Check in: Haworth Inn and Conference Center, 225 College Ave, Holland, MI |
| 5:00 PM | Opening Night Reception, New Holland Brewing Pub, 66 East Eighth St, Holland, MI |
| Mon. 9/8 | 7:00 AM | Early Morning Walk with ADI President Bill Owens - Meet at the Hotel Lobby |
| 7:30 AM | Continental Breakfast, Haworth Inn and Conference Center |
| 8:30 AM |
Charging the Still - Sean Stark, New Holland Brewing and Distilling
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| 9:00 AM | Distilling Overview - Jordan Via |
| 10:00 AM |
Making the Heads Cut, Stripping Run
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| 10:30 AM |
Anatomy of a Still - Matt Haney, Hillbilly Stills
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| 12:00 PM |
Lunch
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| 1:00 PM |
Mashing and Fermenting Grain - Jordan Via
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| 2:00 PM |
Starting a Distillery - Kent Rabish, Grand Traverse Distillery
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| 3:00 PM |
Making the Tails Cut - Sean Stark
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| 4:00 PM |
Marketing Spirits - Brett Pontoni, Binny's Beverage Depot
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| 5:00 PM |
Sensory Analysis - Spirits Tasting - Andrew Faulkner
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| 6:00 PM |
Open Night in Holland, MI - Enjoy the town!
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Tues. 9/9
| 7:30 AM |
Continental Breakfast, Haworth Inn and Conference Center
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| 8:15 AM |
Distillery Bus Tour
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| 9:45 AM |
Journeyman Distillery, Three Oaks, MI
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| 12:00 PM |
Lunch, Greenbush Brewery, Sawyer, MI
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| 1:00 PM |
Roundbarn Winery and Distillery, Baroda MI
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| 5:00 PM |
Return to Haworth Inn and Conference Center
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Wed. 9/10
| 7:30 AM |
Continental Breakfast, Haworth Inn and Conference Center
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| 8:00 AM |
Bus to New Holland Production Facility, 684 Commerce Court, Holland, MI
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| 8:30 AM |
Charging the Still - Brad Kamphuis, New Holland Brewing and Distilling
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| 9:00 AM |
Mashing Demonstration - New Holland Staff
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| 10:00 AM |
Exploring Malted Grains
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| 11:00 AM |
Controlling Fermentation - Jordan Via
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| 12:00 PM |
Lunch
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| 1:00 PM |
Barrel Maturation - Nancy Fraley, ADI
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| 2:00 PM |
Your Package Tells Your Story - Josh Heintz, Heintz Global, and Molly Pearson, Tru Grit
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| 4:00 PM |
Sensory Analysis and Blending Demonstration - Nancy Fraley, ADI
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| 6:00 PM |
Return to Haworth Inn and Conference Center
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Thur. 9/11
| 7:30 AM |
Continental Breakfast, Haworth Inn and Conference Center
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| 8:00 AM |
Bus to New Holland Production Facility
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| 8:30 AM |
Charging the Still - Brad Kamphuis
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| 10:30 AM |
Making the Heads Cut - Spirit Run
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| 11:00 AM |
Demonstration: Proofing - Jordan Via
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| 12:00 PM |
Lunch
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| 1:00 PM |
Types of Barrels
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| 2:00 PM |
Demonstration: Bottling - Brad Kamphuis
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| 3:00 PM |
Making the Tails Cut - Spirit Run
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| 4:00 PM | Monthly Record-Keeping |
| 5:00 PM |
Artisan Whiskey Tasting - Andrew Faulkner, ADI
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| 6:00 PM |
Return to Haworth Inn and Conference Center
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| 7:00 PM |
Final Night Dinner Celebration
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| Fri. 9/12 | 7:30 AM |
Continental Breakfast, Haworth Inn and Conference Center
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| 8:00 AM |
Shuttles to Airports
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| 11:00 AM |
Checkout
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| The cost of $3,500 covers instruction at New Holland Brewing and Distilling, local distilleries tours, presentations and tastings, and accommodations at the Haworth Inn and Conference Center, Holland, MI. |
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