The list of talks for our regional event in Birmingham has been finalised.
Keynote Speaker
Daniel Szor of Cotswolds Distillery
The founder of Cotswolds Distillery reflects on his past decade in the business and potential thoughts on the future.
The Future of Powering Stills
Scott Allen of Allen Associates
Evolving safety and environmental considerations may mean a rethink for direct-fire stills; what are the potential options for the future?
From Brewery to Distillery: The Next Steps
Matthew Servini of The Craft Distilling Business
The lure of brewers distilling one delicious liquid to make another is enduring. Discover some of the practical implications of making the dream a reality.
5 Ways to Cut the Cost of Goods
Rosie Milsom
Production development and logistic specialist Rosie Milsom presents a quick guide to five potentially overlooked ways to cut the cost of goods without sacrificing quality.
Duty and Legal Update
Alan Powell from The British Distillers Alliance
An update on duty and legal issues under the new government, as well as a look at the potential impact of October’s budget announcements.
Buying a Distillery
Joe Barber of Stargazey Spirits
First-hand insights into buying and (by extension) selling a distillery, and the pitfalls and opportunities to look out for.
Sustainability and Whisky: Hand-in-Hand
Abbie and Chris of Cooper King Distillery
Key considerations when incorporating sustainability into your whisky business, whether your distillery is large, small, or yet to start.
Maintaining Distillery Character through Planned, Careful Maturation
Abhishek Banik of Copper Rivet Distillery
A look at establishing and maintaining a house character and style for your whisky through careful cask management.
Join us at the Bond Digbeth, Birmingham, on Friday 22nd November. Tickets give you full access to our vendor expo, conference talks and the English Whisky showcase networking event.
