Craft Spirits & Distilling Courses

Courses to help you make and drink better spirits.


Barrel-Aging with Santa Fe Spirits

Sante Fe Spirits master distiller Stephen Julander shares insights into how barrels affect the character of whiskey and other spirits, tips for maintaining and re-using barrels, his approach to blending, and more.

Craft Malt for Craft Distillers

In this ingredient-focused technical course, Todd Olander and Mike Myers of Colorado’s Root Shoot Malting guide you through the entire malting process—from planting to kilning—as well as the importance of maintaining quality in every step.

Distilling American Single-Malt Whiskey

Boulder Spirits distiller Justin Baier walks you through the process and materials of making an American single-malt whiskey, including a broad approach to achieving the best possible flavors.

Getting the Most From Your Lab Still

Whether you’re evaluating a new grain, prototyping a new recipe, or checking the proof of a liqueur, a lab still can be an essential tool for small distilleries.

Distilling for Beer Brewers

Feisty Spirits Founder Jamie Gulden covers the distillation process, equipment, proofing, and techniques specifically for beer brewers.