Craft Distilling Expo

Craft Distilling Expo - Birmingham - Regional Conference Friday 22nd November 2024 10am-6pm But Tickets: https://lnkd.in/erkEhifN 10:00AM - EXPO Opens 10:05AM - Keynote Speaker - Daniel Szor of Cotswolds Distillery 10:30AM - From Brewery to Distillery: The Next Steps Matthew Servini of The Craft Distilling 11:00AM - 5 Ways to Cut the Cost of Goods - Rosie Milsom 11:30AM - Buying a Distillery - Joe Barber of Stargazey Spirits 12:00-1:00PM - BREAK 1:00PM - Maintaining Distillery Character through Planned, Careful Maturation - Abhishek Banik of Copper Rivet Distillery 1:30PM - The Future Power of Stills - Scott Allen of Allen Associates 2:00PM - Sustainability & Whisky: Hand-in-Hand Abbie and Chris of Cooper King Distillery 2:30-3:30PM - BREAK 3:30PM - Innovation & Regulation - A Perfect Blend? - Richard Foster of Exploring English Whisky and friends 4:00PM - Duty and Legal Update - Alan Powell from The British Distillers Alliance 5:00PM - Whisky Showcase A chance to socialise and mix with delegates, speakers, and vendors as well as share some fine English Whisky. 6:00PM - CLOSE

Craft Distilling Expo - Birmingham - Regional Conference Friday 22nd November 2024 10am-6pm The Bond,  Digbeth, B5 5SE Our exciting list of speakers are confirmed! 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.  

The Craft Distilling Expo's First Regional Conference to Debut in Birmingham: A Premier Event Celebrating English Whisky. Friday 22nd November 2024 - 10am-6pm. The conference will feature an impressive line-up of technical speakers and provide an opportunity for attendees to interact directly with vendors and suppliers. Daniel Szor of Cotswolds Distillery will be the keynote speaker. Before his talk, he will be awarded a prize for his “Outstanding Contribution to Distilling”, in recognition of the work that has been done across spirits categories, but particularly in whisky and gin, by Dan and the team at Cotswolds Distillery. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with experts on key topics such as: The Future of Powering Stills - Scott Allen of Allen Associates From Brewery to Distillery: The Next Steps with Matthew Servini of The Craft Distilling Business 5 Way to Cut the Cost of Goods with production and logistics specialist Rosie Milsom Duty and Legal Update from Alan Powell from The British Distillers Alliance Buying a Distillery - Joe Barber of Stargazey Spirits The show will conclude with a “Meet the Maker” drinks networking event, featuring a selection of English whiskies and of course some gin! The event takes place the day before Exploring English Whisky’s English Whisky Festival on Saturday 23rd November 2024, also located at The Bond Digbeth, which will feature 30 brands and over 100 samples. Location The event takes place at The Canopy, The Bond Digbeth - 180–182 Fazeley St Birmingham B5 5SE. This is conveniently located to Birmingham's transport links: Birmingham Coach Station - 9 minute walk Birmingham New Street - 20 minute walk Birmingham Moor Street - 15 minute walk Birmingham Snow Hill - 22 minute walk The Canopy, The Bond Digbeth - 180-182 Fazeley St., Birmingham, B5 5SE Get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/e_EdwDBT

~~~ IMPORTANT UPDATE ~~~ **OCT 24 LONDON EXPO POSTPONED** It is with regret that we have to announce that the London Craft Distilling Expo 2024 will have to be postponed until 2025. Ticket holders have been contacted; please respond to the emails directly. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused and are looking forward to seeing you all at our 2025 event. We will shortly (this week) be releasing further news regarding a regional distilling conference on Friday 22nd November 2024 in central Birmingham, which will be held in conjunction with Exploring English Whisky.

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It's here! The official talk schedule for the '24 Expo is live on our website. We're launching this in advance to give you plenty of planning time ahead of the event. You can get tickets on your website too. #Expo #Distilling #Event #London

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We're pleased to share the list of expert led talks ahead of this year's expo. 2nd - 3rd October, tickets on sale soon. #expo #distilling

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