The Holiday Inn / American Distiller block of rooms reserved for the distilling conference are mostly taken.

I'm currently holding 6 rooms.
They are available on a first come basis!

The Distilling Institute conference is competeting for hotel rooms with a multi-level marketing convention in Louisville the weekend of April 6-9th. (And, we know how people love pyramids business!)

Click here.For on line registration.
Questions, call Bill Owens 510-886-7418

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"MAKING WHISKEY" CONFERENCE SET FOR 2005< br>
The American Distilling Institute (ADI) has set April 7-9, 2005, for its second annual conference, "Making Whiskey," to be held near Louisville, Kentucky. The event will be hosted by the Huber Starlight Distillery, 15 miles northeast of Louisville, in Borden, Indiana.

Day 1, Thursday, will start with a "Kentucky Bourbon Bus Tour," including a visit to a coppersmith (Vendome) in Louisville and two bourbon distilleries, Woodford Reserve and Buffalo Trace. The day ends with a bourbon tasting hosted by Brown-Forman.

Day 2, Friday, Dr. Kris Berglund will present a hands-on demonstration of "Techniques for Making Whiskey and Rum" at the Huber Distillery, followed by a bourbon tasting.

Day 3, Saturday, will feature keynote speaker Fritz Maytag of Anchor Distilling. The afternoon roundtable discussion will be on the "Importance of Barrels" in the production of whiskey. The panel will include master distillers Jerry Dalton (Jim Beam) and Chris Morris (Woodford Reserve).

TTB will also do a presentation on licensing a distillery.

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NEWS RELEASE

Distilled Spirits Council is the trade association representing producers and marketers of distilled spirits sold in the United States.
Website: http://www.distilledspirits.org

HARVARD ALCOHOL RESEARCHER AND NOTED DIETICIAN DISCUSS

ALCOHOL IN THE ADULT DIET AT NY MEDIA BRIEFING
- Potential benefits and risks are the same for spirits, beer and wine -
New York - Renowned alcohol researcher Dr. Eric Rimm of Harvard School of Public Health and Marianne Smith Edge, President of MSE & Associates, LLC and the immediate past president of the American Dietetic Association, discussed the latest science on alcohol and health, as well as the newly-revised U.S. Dietary Guidelines to reporters during a spirits and food pairing briefing today at New York's Aquavit restaurant.
"Moderate alcohol consumption is associated with lower risk of coronary disease, diabetes, and stroke, with accumulating evidence to also suggest potential benefits for cognitive function and dementia. A large body of scientific evidence suggests that alcohol can be part of a healthy adult lifestyle, but this must be balanced with the known detrimental effects of excessive consumption. The science makes it clear that the potential risks and benefits are the same for spirits, beer and wine," said Eric B. Rimm, Sc.D., Harvard School of Public Health. "All told, the Dietary Guidelines note the importance of sensible lifestyle choices, which together can lower risk of chronic disease."

SEEKING EMPLOYMENT IN THE CRAFT DISTILLING INDUSTRY ...

Executive seeking position. Twenty years' experience in spirits, and wine experience in marketing, sales, and general management. Creative marketer, introduced several unique new products. Track record of increasing revenues and profitability. Call Jim at 707-578-6750.

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My name is Joel Mann. I am a graduate of the University of California at Davis with a master's degree in viticulture and enology. I had the opportunity to study beverage distillation while at Davis, and I am interested in pursuing it as a career. I am interested in many different distilled beverages but am particularly keen on fine tequilas/mezcals and rums.

My objective is to find a position comparable to an enologist at a craft distillery. My résumé should be available to review along with this notice. If not, please contact me (preferably by e-mail) via the information provided below, and I will forward the information to you. I currently am overseas in Australia working the wine harvest but will return to the States in early June.

Joel Mann
14256 West Desert Cove Road
Surprise, AZ 85379
623-979-9785
vintnergrad@yahoo.com

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HEAD DISTILLER REQUIRED ...

Entrepreneurial craft distillery in New York, focusing on vodka but still embracing gin and rum, is looking for experienced distiller to run operations. Interested candidates should e-mail Henrik@rosendahl.name Phone 646-610-1283

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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE ...

Used cognac alambic pot still. Pot, condenser, pre-heater, burner, etc. Capacity 650 gallons, very good condition. $40,000. Call 707-485-0670.

DISTILLING CLASSES ...

Bavarian Breweries & Distilleries (BBD) sponsors its next Distillation Workshop 101. The class covers all the basics, from raw materials to distilling to hands-on experiments. Great opportunity to ask all your distillation questions. For more details, please call or e-mail: Bavarian Breweries & Distilleries, 5041 Coolidge Avenue, Culver City, CA 90230. Tel: 310-391-1091. E-mail: andrea@potstills.com.

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Editorial Note: I receive e-mail from people wanting "working plans" to build a small still. In back issues of AD I have published a list of books on this subject
The business of the institute it to promote the craft distilling industry not home distilling. If, however, you are curious about what is going on in the home distilling go to: http:// homedistiller.org/photos-reflux.htm