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ADI Kentucky breakout sessions descriptions???


Mulderbri

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Hi all, So the early bird registration ends in about 3 weeks. I can not find any descriptions for what the break out sessions might consist of or any descriptions of any of the one day workshops. Does anybody have any idea or am I missing something on the website? Looking to make a decision on attending but need to make a more educated decision based on what they have going on.

Thank you.

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All,

One reason that there is not much out there as of yet may be due to the fact that the board just finalized the speakers for this year. I just found out on Friday that I was awarded a speaking engagement so I would imagine that more news will be forthcoming in the next week or so. I will get in contact with the folks that I know over at ADI and see if I can obtain an update for all of us as to when they will be publicizing the full list. As soon as I hear back I will let you know here on this forum post.

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*** UPDATE ***

I have heard back from ADI and they are currently in the process of setting up the information for all of the session on the main website. Their plan is to have the agenda viewable by the end of the week if all goes well. So you should soon be able to see all of the information soon and make your decision as to whether or not to attend (I think you should).

I will be doing a presentation, that alone should make you want to attend :D

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Having breakout sessions fluid up to the opening comments is not very good for those of us deciding if we should attend and commit before the early bird deadline. ADI does great work and I was a first time attendee last year and I learned a lot. Now with a closing on our building completed last week money is really tight and as such I need to make a decision based on content. I can't even decided if I want to sign up for a one day workshop because I have no idea what they are offering. In reading what I have written it sounds like I am whining. Ugh! I am not but I am frustrated. Just hoping someone at ADI reads this and gets the info on the website soon.

I hear there is going to be some insurance guy there though. Lol.....sorry couldn't resist.

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ASK AND YE SHALL RECEIVE!!!!!!!!! It is not the prettiest format (but I am an insurance expert, not a web expert) but it gives you an idea as to what is going on in order to help you decide. It is not detailed, but gives you "ideas". I have been assured that the full list will be on line late this week or early next week. You can praise me with accolades as you wish :)

And the best news is ……. InsuranceMan WILL be there to save the day!!!!! Enjoy.

  1. Saturday March 28, 2015
    3-day Hands-On Workshop to be announced
  2. Sunday, March 29, 2015
    3-day Hands-on Workshop to be announced.
  3. Monday, March 30, 2015
  4. Distillery bus tours
    Got the day off? Take advantage of our tours and visit local distilleries and partners.
    Reservations required.
    (80 remaining)
    Time: 12:00 PM - 5:30 PM (Eastern Time)
    Location: Hyatt Regency Louisville
    Price: $40.00
  5. 1-day Hands-on Workshops
    Spirits and locations to be announced - we will reach out to registered attendees prior to releasing to the general public.

    1- day workshops are priced at $375.00. There is no charge until you register for a specific workshop.

    Our workshops include 6-hours of hands-on instruction, lunch and transportation to/from the Hyatt Regency. Buses depart at 8:00 am and return at 5:00pm.
    Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Eastern Time)
  6. Tuesday, March 31, 2015
  7. Walk with Bill Owens
    Time: 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM (Eastern Time)
    Location: Meet in Hyatt Lobby
  8. Welcome and Keynote Address
    Time: 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM (Eastern Time)
    Location: Cascade Ballroom - KICC
  9. General registration open
    Time: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM (Eastern Time)
    Location: Bridgeside Lobby - KICC
  10. Breakfast
    Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM (Eastern Time)
    Location: Cascade Ballroom - KICC
  11. Morning Breakout Sessions
    Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Eastern Time)
    Location: KICC - 2nd Floor
  12. Vendor Expo open
    Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Eastern Time)
    Location: Halls A & B - KICC
  13. Lunch
    Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (Eastern Time)
    Location: Cascade Ballroom
  14. Afternoon Breakout Sessions
    Time: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Eastern Time)
    Location: KICC - 2nd Floor
  15. 12th Annual Award Dinner and Auction
    The results of our 2015 9th Judging of American Craft Spirits will be announced during our sit-down dinner. The sit-down Gala dinner will also be the occasion for our annual Auction, benefiting our scholarship program.

    Separate reservations and tickets are necessary for this event - Cost - $50 per seat
    To reserve your seat, check the box on the left.

    Additional seats are available for spouses/guests not registered for the conference later during your registration.


    Time: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM (Eastern Time)
    Location: Cascade Ballroom - KICC
    Price: $50.00
  16. Wednesday, April 1, 2015
  17. Walk with Bill Owens
    Time: 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM (Eastern Time)
    Location: Meet in Hyatt Lobby
  18. Breakfast
    Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM (Eastern Time)
    Location: Cascade Ballroom
  19. Vendor Expo open -
    Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Eastern Time)
    Location: Halls A & B - KICC
  20. Morning Breakout Sessions
    Time: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM (Eastern Time)
    Location: KICC - 2nd Floor
  21. Lunch
    Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (Eastern Time)
    Location: Cascade Ballroom - KICC
  22. Afternoon Breakout Sessions
    Date: Wednesday, April 01, 2015 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Eastern Time)
    Location: KICC - 2nd Floor
  23. Thursday, April 2, 2015
  24. Distillery bus tours
    Got the day off? Take advantage of our tours and visit local distilleries and partners.
    Reservations required.
    (69 remaining)
    Time: 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM (Eastern Time)
    Location: Hyatt Regency Louisville
    Price: $40.00
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Registered yesterday - do note you can add workshops / tours / banquet AFTER completing the base registration, so there's no reason not to do the early-bird now and update as appropriate later. Looks to be good hotel availability left as well.

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Workshops are now up:

Saturday March 28, 2015
3-Day Whiskey & Bourbon Workshop - Day 1 of 3
Alltech Brewery & Distillery - Lexington KY
Instructor: Jordan Via, Breckenridge Distillery
This three-day hands-on class covers the fundamentals of whiskey and Bourbon distilling. Participants will be able to smell and taste new make spirit as it is being distilled. Topics covered in this class include mash preparation, basics of fermentation and wash production, mechanics of distillation (stripping & spirit runs), "making the cuts", barrel maturation, proofing and bottling. Suggested seminars, panels and presentations that can augment the hands-on class experience will be recommended to participants during the conference.
Fee includes lodging Friday, Saturday and Sunday night and lunches, transportation between the distillery and the Hyatt Regency, and instruction.
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Eastern Time)
Price: $2,000.00
Sunday, March 29, 2015
Bridge Spirits - Extending your product line
Moonshine University - Louisville, KY
Instructor: David Dafoe, Moonshine University
This one-day workshop explores opportunities to add to your existing product line.
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Eastern Time)
Price: $375.00
Monday, March 30, 2015
2-day Gin Workshop - Day 1 of 2
Moonshine University - Louisville, KY
Instructor: Clay Smith, Corsair Artisan Distillery
This two-day workshop explores designing and distilling your own gin. Topics covered in this class include the mechanics of distillation and rectification, "making the cuts", methods of gin production, working with botanicals, and filtration.
Please note - Day 1 is on Monday, March 30, 2015 - Day 2 is on Thursday, April 2, 2015
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Eastern Time)
Price: $700.00
Hands-On Brandy Workshop
Copper & Kings - Louisville, KY
Instructor: Hubert Germain-Robin
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Eastern Time)
Price: $375.00
Fermentation Workshop
Wilderness Trail Distillery - Danville, KY
Instructor: Pat Heist, PhD & Jerod Smith
This workshop includes an in-depth and scientific review of fermentation with an emphasis on grain based spirits production. We will first look at the different factors that are important to selecting a feedstock. We will also look at the process of mash preparation and starch conversion. Methods of yeast propagation will be discussed as well as monitoring of yeast populations and viability. We will look at detailed distillery data, compare optimized fermentation data to what happens when there are issues as well as how to diagnose and solve problems relative to fermentation.
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Eastern Time)
Price: $375.00
Rum Workshop
Barrel House Distilling - Lexington, KY
Instructor: Eric Watson, AlBevCon
This course will introduce the participants to the different styles of rum created from sugar cane and its derivatives, such as sugar cane syrup and molasses. Topics covered include rum wash preparation, basics of fermentation, mechanics of distillation (stripping and spirits runs), making “the cuts”, barrel maturation, proofing and bottling.
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Eastern Time)
Price: $375.00
Whiskey and Rum Blending Workshop
Hyatt Regency - Louisville, KY
Instructor: Nancy Fraley, Nosing Services
This class examines traditional philosophies and methods of blending whiskey and rum, “cross-over” techniques in blending, and borrowing from one tradition to another to create something innovative. Topics include warehouse design and maintenance, the effects of macro- and micro- climate storage conditions, static and fractional blending systems, and water reduction theories.
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Eastern Time)
Price: $375.00
Rye Whiskey Workshop
Willett Distilling Company - Bardstown, KY
Instructor: David Pickerell, WhistlePig Farm Distilery
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Eastern Time)
Price: $375.00
Thursday, April 2, 2015
Absinthe Workshop
Copper & Kings - Louisville, KY
Instructors: Brandon O'Daniel, Head Distiller and Alan BIshop, Distiller - Copper & Kings
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Eastern Time)
Price: $375.00
Hands-On Vodka Workshop
Copper & Kings - Louisville, KY
Instructors: Brandon O'Daniel, Head Distiller and Alan BIshop, Distiller - Copper & Kings
This class examines the fundamentals of vodka production, and how to work with both fermented grapes and NGS bases. Topic covered in this class include the mechanics of distillation and rectification, "making the cuts", and filtration of neutral spirits.
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Eastern Time)
Price: $375.00
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We are a new distillery here in Louisville, Kentucky and we are less than 5 miles from the conference. We would love to have anyone stop by and see us at 436 Baxter Ave, Louisville KY 40204. We have been a proud member of ADI and cannot explain how beneficial this forum has been to us. So we will either see everyone at the conference or at our place!

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