Distillation Basics Workshop
Missouri State University Winery and Distillery
You must be at least 21 years old to attend this workshop.
Registration fee of $450 includes lunches and support materials.
Program details
The Distillation Basics Workshop is designed for those considering or already involved in craft distillation. The program is limited to eight participants to provide a personalized learning experience. Lecture and demonstration will be conducted in the distillery at Mountain Grove during the two-day training session. Those attending will receive a booklet that covers the lecture information where notes can be taken for future referencing. Lunch and refreshments during breaks are provided each day.
Topics covered include:
- Basics of the distillation process and equipment
- Demonstrations will be carried out with a Bavarian Holstein column still with reflux
- Basics of materials used to make distilled products with emphasis on rum and brandy
- Using sensory evaluation to determine when to make cuts between the heads, hearts and tails during the distillation process
- Proofing
- Aging spirits
- Finishing spirits
The Missouri State University Winery is a commercially licensed winemaking and distillation facility located at the State Fruit Experiment Station in Mountain Grove, Missouri. The workshop is offered by the MSU Darr College of Agriculture, Dr. Melissa Bledsoe, Interim Dean. The distillation program has commercially produced rum, brandies, and liqueurs.
Presented by:
Dr. Karl Wilker
Research Professor of Enology and Distillation
Jeremy Emery
Cellar Technician
Contact
Leslie Akers
Workshop Facilitator
LeslieAkers@missouristate.edu
417-547-7516
Missouri State University
Winery and Distillery
Darr College of Agriculture
Mountain Grove Campus
9740 Red Spring Road
Mountain Grove, MO 65711-2999
417-547-7500