Three Important Distilling Events in September

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The Worldwide Distilled Spirits Conference, Edinburgh, September 18-22, 2005
The Scottish Section of the Institute of Brewing & Distilling (IBD) is proud to host the second Worldwide Distilled Spirits Conference at the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa in Edinburgh.
Under the theme of "Production, Technology and Innovation - Meeting the Challenges of Tomorrow," there will be a programme representing all major categories of spirit drink to generate a truly global vision of the future. An exciting programme has been put together addressing fundamental issues for the global distilling industry, from raw materials to packaging, spirit quality to environmental challenges, co-products to anti-counterfeiting.
These topics will be addressed by industry experts and key decision makers.
For further information, go to www.distillingconferences.com.
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Alcohol School, Montreal, September 25-30, 2005

The 25th annual Alcohol School is being held this year as a single international session in Montreal.
The School is designed for lab, plant, and management personnel and is organized around lectures, seminars, laboratory demonstrations, and plant visits.
The 2005 program has been updated by the Ethanol Technology Institute's Scientific Director, Professor Mike Ingledew, to provide a more efficient introduction for first-time students and broader coverage of new topics for returning alumni.
There will also be an expanded events program with visits to the Schenley Valleyfield Distillery, Lallemand Montreal yeast plant, and National Research Council Biotechnology Research Institute. Registration is limited to 120 students, with preference given to fuel ethanol and distilled beverage producers.
The early registration fee is $1,100 USD/$1,350 CAD or $1,300 USD/$1,600 CAD after August 15.
Registration material and additional information are available online at

www.ethanoltech.com
or call 800-583-6484.
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Kentucky Bourbon Festival
September 14-18th 2005
Celebrating the passion,history and art of making Kentucky Bourbon
www.kybourbonfestival.com
800-638-4877
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Distilling Newsletter
In August the American Distilling Institute will publish DISTILLER a sixtheen page newsletter. It will be mailed to all members and supporter's of the Institute.

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RUNNING OUT*****

Just a quick note to advise you, that the EARLY BIRD BOOKING RATE for the Worldwide Distilled Spirits Conference 2005 is finally ending on Friday 5th August 2005. Registration forms must be received by this date or the standard booking rate will apply.
For full details on the conference programme, registration form and accommodation details please visit our website: www.distillingconferences.com
or email Emma Negus on emma.negus@ibd.org.uk . Please note that in addition to faxing registration forms to: +44 (0) 20 7499 1156, registrations can also be made on-line through our website.
I look forward to hearing from you and seeing you at the conference in September – it’s too good to be missed!

Regards - Emma

INSTITUTE OF BREWING & DISTILLING
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West Virginia Passes Mini-Distillery Bill Can Now Sell On-Site West Virginia's two small distilleries will be able to sell their liquor directly to the public under a new state law. The Isaiah Morgan Distillery in Summersville and the Mountain Moonshine in Morgantown previously were required to sell their products exclusively in state-licensed liquor agencies. Rodney Facemire convinced legislators that the laws allowing him to sell his Kirkwood Wine on-site should also apply to his liquor at the Isaiah Morgan Distillery. "People buy on the spur of the moment, because they want to buy a bottle of it right here where it is made," Facemire said. Facemire said he received 1,700 requests by tourists to buy bottles of his Southern Moon Corn Liquor and other spirits at his distillery off U.S. Rt. 19 last year. Only a small quantity has been sold at liquor stores, he said. "Retailers and large distillers recognize there is a niche market in this state for small operations," said House Judiciary Chairman Jon Amores (D-Kanawha), a cosponsor of the bill. "They are a small but important part of our tourism industry," he added. The House voted 90-9 to approve the creation of mini-distilleries in West Virginia. The distilleries' direct sales to the public bypass state rules that limit liquor sales to licensed retailers. House Bill 2522 applies to distilleries making less than 20,000 gallons a year. In exchange for circumventing the state-run system, the two distilleries will pay regional retailers 10 percent of their sales. The new law limits eligibility to those distilleries using at least 25 percent of raw agricultural products grown on the premises. No more than 25 percent of it can be brought in from out of state. Mountain Moonshine is exempt from the requirements because it's an existing distillery. The state's 159 liquor retailers must bid for licenses every 10 years. They are concerned their otherwise exclusive business could suffer if mini-distilleries become popular, said Bridget Lambert, president of the West Virginia Retailers Association. The association's Wholesale and Beverage Committee agreed with the changes approved by legislators, she said. The Mountain Moonshine distillery is in an industrial section of Morgantown. The new law could inspire owner Payton Fireman to relocate to a new facility to attract customers. To read the bill, go to www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Text_html/2005_Sessins/RS/Bills/HB2522%20. Or e-mail Rodney Facemire at Isaiah Morgan through his wife, Carol, at CFacemire@geoweb.net. Editorial note: Kudos to Rodney Facemire, who single-handedly changed West Virginia law.