The London Distilling Expo is back for its fifth year. Once again, the Expo will feature a host of Craft Distillers, suppliers, and equipment makers, as well as a selection of industry professionals hosting talks, tastings, and in-depth workshops. In addition, for the first time, the award will be given for the Distilling Expo’s “Gin of the Year”.
The London Distilling Expo 2018
Wednesday 26th – Thursday 27th October 2018
The Boiler House
Old Truman Brewery
152 Brick Lane, London, UK E1 6RU
http://www.distillingexpo.com
@distillingexpo
info@distillingexpo.com
WEDNESDAY 4th OCTOBER 2017
Pre-Expo Event (Ticket Holders Only)
09:30: Whisky Blending Masterclass
10:30 – Expo Opens
11:00: Keynote Speaker – Alexander Gabriel
12:00 – 12:45: Whisky in the UK (Discussion Panel)
13:00 – 13:45: Back to Bases – A Vodka Masterclass with Veronika Kavlova (Ticketed Event)
13:00 – 13:25: How to Build a Beautiful Still House with Allen Associates
13:30 – 13:55: Electrical Considerations for Distilleries with Ben Marston and Joe Barber
14:00 – 14:45: Nano Distilling (Discussion Panel)
14:30 – 14:55: A Critique on Accelerated Craft Spirits Aging Methods with Ian Smiley
15:00 – 15:55: Gin FAQ Vol.2 – Masterclass with David T Smith (Ticketed Event)
15:00 – 15:25: How to Make a Distinctive Spirit with Lallemand
15:30 – 16:00: Alan Powell of the British Distillers Alliance on Duty and Legal Issues in Distilling
17:00 – 17:45: Master Distiller Stephen Gould on Distilling
17:00 – 17:45: How to Start a Distillery (Discussion Panel)
THURSDAY 5TH OCTOBER 2017
Pre-Expo Event (Ticket Holders Only)
0900 – 09:50: So you want to be a Gin Judge? A Masterclass with David T Smith
10:00 – Expo Open for Day 2
10:30 – 10:55: Stresses on Yeast and the Impact on Fermentation with Lallemand
11:00 – 11:45: Nosing Faults with Julia Nourney and The Aroma Academy (Ticketed Event)
11:00 – 11:45: Import/Export and Distribution – An audience with Michael Vachon, Maverick Drinks
12:30 – 12:55: Do’s and Don’ts for Distillers – Start-up and Expansion with Michael Clancy
13:00 – 13:45: World of Rums Masterclass with Peter Holland (Ticketed Event)
13:00 – 13:25: Botanicals of the World: Coriander with Beacon Commodities
13:30 – 13:55: Odin of iStill on Recent and Future Developments in Distilling
15:00 – 15:45: Rum Styles Masterclass with Peter Holland (Ticketed Event)
15:00 – 15:45: Marketing and PR – Outsource or In-House?
16:00 – 16:45: Apple Spirits with Stephen Gould (Ticketed Event)
16:00 – 16:25: Scott Winters from The American Spirits Exchange
16:30 – 16:55: Robert Cassell – Topic TBC
The Distilling Expo takes place during London Cocktail Week (2nd-8th October), which celebrates London Cocktail Culture with a series of seminars, pop-up bars, tastings, parties, and master classes.
http://www.londoncocktailweek.com
