Here are just some of the exhibitors you can find at this years Craft Distilling Expo! Just click on exhibitor to access their profile to find out about them, what they do and how to contact them for enquiries. Keep an eye on this page as we’ve got more to Read more…
A Classic Whodunnit? – Fingerprinting Juniper Profiling PredominanceMatthew Pauley of Heriot-Watt is carrying out research funded by the Gin Guild. It is part of industry leading work concerning the sensory performance of gin in association with the Scotch Whisky Research Institute. By using techniques usually applied to the field of Read more…
ABV Entry Proof For WhiskyWhat different does the ABV that a spirit enters a barrel have on the final product? Find out in this informative masterclass. Attendees will get to taste a range of whiskies which enter the barrel at different ABVS so they can experience the difference for themselves. Read more…
Tickets are now available for The Craft Distilling Expo: Thursday 6th – Friday 7th October 2022. We’re back, in person and celebrating our 10th Anniversary at the Truman Brewery in London. The Craft Distilling Expo continues to be the place for people from both new and expanding distilleries to find out the latest news Read more…
Keeping a Lid on It – Vital Considerations for Reliable for Bottling and Closures with Rosie Milsom. The Head of Global New Product Development at Atom Brands, Rosie Milsom, discusses the often forgotten issues that can arise with bottles, bottling, and closures. From head space to tamper seals and integrity Read more…
Exhibitor registration is now open for our next event the Craft Distilling Expo, which will be held on the 6th and 7th October in London. The Craft Distilling Expo is not just about education. The event also provides an exciting opportunity for suppliers to meet distillers face to face and Read more…
Preparations are being made for the next Craft Distilling Expo, the UK’s number one conference for distilling; providing education, supplier exhibition and networking. Our next live event is due to take place in London on 6th-7th October 2022! This two day event brings together the world’s pre-eminent Master Distillers, Still Read more…
Research & Development Tax Relief for Distilleries – Are you claiming? Tax Breaks Available To The Distillery World Karen McFadden, Associate Director at Catax, will be talking to you about this tax incentive – Research & Development Tax Relief (R&D) – and how it fits into the alcohol industry. Karen Read more…
Overview of Rum and Rhum Production with Lallemand This presentation reviews the production of Rhum Agricole (made from fresh Cane juice) and Rum (made from molasses). Robert will discuss the impact yeast strains have on fermentation, how distillation can influence aromatic profiles and finally will review aging and the effects Read more…
A New Way to Sour Mash Intentional Inoculation of Lactobacillus in Grain-based Fermentations Abstract: Yeast fermentation is the driving force behind alcohol creation and the production of spirits in our distilleries. They form the ethanol, as well as the complex flavors and aromas we have come to love. However, bacteria have Read more…
One from last years April Online Event, but always helpful to understand the power of a social media event. Sarah Miller (Gin a Ding Ding) founder of #ginadaymay joins David T Smith to discuss the concept, innovation and grown of #ginadaymay and how distillers and the public can get involved.
A real cork(er) and other closures – an introduction to Rankin Brothers. Join Jim Rankin for a talk about the company that has been providing bottle closures for nearly 250 years. Jim will also be taking a closer look at issues and solutions around cork taint.
Custodian of World Gin Day, Emma Stokes (GinMonkey), will share some of the exciting things that are going on for World Gin Day 2021 (12th June 2021) and how gin brands can participate and use this rather festive day to engage with consumers. Now in its second decade, World Gin Read more…
Sustainability in distilling is of increasing importance and it goes beyond solar panels and wind turbines; for many brands, the packaging of their spirits accounts for around 30% of their total carbon emissions. Our team of experts will discuss eco-packaging in detail in this feature-length panel, including topics such as Read more…
Where do you start with enzymes? It’s an important question that makes a huge difference to you final product. Learn everything you need to know with this video from our April 21 Online Conference, ‘Enzymes As Processing Aids In Distilleries with Dr. Prashant M Bapat’.
Over a dozen ethanol types are used in beverages in the UK. In this talk Bert Albrecht of Ethimex and our Joe Barber will explore the different types of GNS, their main characteristics and their uses. We’ll also give some insight in global Ethanol sourcing, where it is produced and Read more…
Join Scott Allen and David T Smith in this introduction to Allen Associates and a discussion on some of the key considerations when designing a distillery. Scott Allen has a wealth of knowledge in everything you need to think about when designing your distillery, from the obvious to the not Read more…
Thanks to the Spirits Business who kindly shared this article ahead of our our October 21 event. London trade fair the Craft Distilling Expo is set to return as an in-person event with several talks and masterclasses planned. The exposition and conference will take place from Thursday 30 September to Read more…
This talk, with David T Smith and the incredible Rachel Sutherland of Warners Distillery, was a an eye opening event. The testing saw participants blind tasting two liquids side by side and having to guess what the difference was. One example that really got the crowd excited was the comparison Read more…
The October 2021 Craft Distilling Expo was a special one as it was the first time we were able to do an in person event since lockdown measures pushed our conference online. The online conferences went so well that they became their own thing and we aim to hold one Read more…