This year we’ll be running two half-day, hands-on workshops on Monday, February 24 at Burwood Distillery.

Blending Whisky with INtention

monday, feb 24 • 8am-12pm

Join the award-winning team from Sons of Vancouver Distillery for an in-depth look into their process for blending award-winning whisky. This workshop will start with an overview of how to create a successful whisky program, including some of the logistics and financial considerations you should be thinking about.

The workshop will then get busy with a hands-on exercise where participants will work with samples from Canadian artisan distilleries to blend a whisky.

Sons of Vancouver Distillery is a small, independent distillery based in North Vancouver, B.C., which is known for its rye whisky. In 2023, the distillery made history by becoming the first ever artisan distillery to win Canadian Whisky of the Year at the Canadian Whisky Awards.

Fermentation and Distillation Magic

monday, feb 24 • 1pm-5pm

The Lallemand team is thrilled to partner with Chris Dichard, the mastermind behind WhistlePig's distilling magic, for an unforgettable workshop.

Is your distillery running at peak efficiency? There's always room for improvement, and we're here to help you uncover those hidden opportunities to make your processes more sustainable and profitable. But how do you spot these chances in well-established routines? 

Get ready for some real-life insights into troubleshooting and continuous improvement. Plus, ever heard of Ethyl carbamate? Discover where it comes from and how to keep it at bay.

By diving into the fascinating world of fermentation and distillation biology and chemistry, you'll gain the tools to elevate the quality of your spirits and boost your revenues. And don't worry, we'll sprinkle in some fun with a unique sensory session to wrap up our tantalizing technical deep dive!

Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your craft and have a blast while doing it. See you there!