At The Academy we have all kinds of people starting their journey to work in, or own their own distillery. Whether its whisky, or something else like gin. We share...
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Australia has become a land full of alchemists. The growth in distilling – whether its whisky, gin, vodka, rum or something else – is significant. At The Whisky Academy, we get to meet all sorts of people who are either already in distilling, would like to work for a distillery…
Big week in Melbourne The recent General Certificate of Distilling course, run in partnership between The Whisky Academy and the Institute of Brewing and Distilling, was held in Melbourne at...
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Whisky's Week's Secrets revealed Nine very lucky whisky enthusiasts joined The Academy and our friends Chris Condon and Chirs Byrne at Launceston Distillery - Hangar 17 for Tasmanian Whisky Week...
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It is gratifying to see the results that Australia’s distillers continue to achieve on the world stage, as well as peer recognition locally, for what has become a country of hardworking and innovative distillers. Sometimes it seems as though there are more awards than spirits, each achievement from a special…
Our recent Australian distiller’s technical event in Tasmania highlighted the need to continue to provide high-quality education solutions to people in the distilling industry. Held over 4 days, we worked with the Institute of Brewing and Distilling to deliver what is a world-class technical distilling curriculum that helps people in…
We’re pleased to be able to share the release of the Tasmanian Distilling Industry Workforce Report. This has been a great experience to speak with and meet most of the distillers in Tasmania during 2016 as well as gaining insights, and seeing similarities and differences between Tasmania, mainland distilleries and…
Big crew for January’s Intro2Distilling course We possibly had more fun meeting our massive bunch for the January intake of Intro to Distilling, than they did taking part. Nah – it was all pretty fun! Sullivan’s Cove Distiller Heather had a hoot running us through the process and tasting. February…
Potatoes from the paddock? Yep, it’s called vodka! We were lucky enough to have a look through Hellfire Bluff Distillery in December and see the paddock (of potatoes) right before they become vodka (and spud salad). True paddock to bottle proof! It’s only topped off by Hellfire’s gin, which is…
IBD distiller training in Tassie, 27-30 March We’re pleased to announce that The Academy will be partnering with the Institute of Brewers and Distillers to run Australia’s first residential training event for the IBD General Certificate of Distilling. This 4-day event picks up the curriculum of the General Certificate and and…