Whiskey and Moonshine Conferece/Whiskey Judging

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Subject: The ADI Whiskey and Moonshine Conference. Save $ register before April 15th at www.distilling.com

Sunday, Eeception at Marriott

Monday, May 3rd

On this day two "whiskey" events are happening.

On Monday morning ADI conference attendee will be on a bus visiting: Vendome Copper, Kelvin Barrel, Alltech and Buffalo Trace. At the same time, ten ADI judges (see the list below) will be at the Huber Starlight judging Craft Whiskies. (A craft distillery produces under 40,000 proof gallons)

This is first time craft whiskies will be judged against other craft whiskies.

The judging panel will perform a blind tasting.

Whiskies in 10 categories:

Malt Whiskey, Bourbon, Rye Whiskey, Corn Whiskey, Blended Whiskey, Wheat Whiskey, Un-aged Whiskey, Flavored Whiskies and Whiskey Based Liqueurs, Moonshine, and Anything Goes. A best of show will also be selected as the Best Craft American Whiskey.

The judging panel will include spirits experts from all aspects of distilled spirits expertise;

Lincoln Henderson • Bourbon Hall of Fame, Brown Foreman, Suntory

Michael Veach • Filson Historical Society, Bourbon Hall of Fame

Charles Cowdery • Author, Journalist, Blogger, Bourbon Hall of Fame

Alan Dikty • Allied Beverage Tanks, Beverage Testing Institute

Brett Pontoni • Binny's Beverage Depot

Mark Gruber • Southern Wine and Spirits

Jay Erisman • The Party Source

Steve Wright • Spiritech Solutions

Bernhard Schaefer • Spirit Consulting (Germany)

Flavien Desoblin • The Brandy Library

Mardee Regan • Author, Blogger, Ardent Spirits

If you haven't submitted your best bottles, send them now to:

Ted Huber/ADI

Huber Starlight Distillery

19815 Huber Road

Borden, IN 47106

This event is open only to DSP.

Questions Call. Andrew Faulkner 510-517-7377