JOIN THE CRAFT DISTILLING BOOM SWEEPING THE NATION
Distilling leaders reveal how to build your own Successful Distilling Business… In the next 180 Days!
The Distillers Institute Team will show you how to turn your Passion for Spirits Into an exciting new career, guiding you through the steps and supporting you through a structured online course with tools, templates and links to industry.
BOOK A DISCOVERY CALLFrom Stills to Suppliers… the Complete Guide to Kickstart a Successful NZ Distilling Business
Kia ora. If you are interested in starting your own distilling business, but you’re unsure exactly how to go about it, then we can help. The Distillers Institute's industry-leading course reveals how to start and run your own successful distilling business.
We cover everything you need to know about the world of spirits, from creative concepts and suppliers, through to finance and legal requirements. You’ll get a complete roadmap of where to start, what to do, and how to succeed, learning from a group of experts with more than 50 years’ combined expertise in the distilling industry.
Join the Growing Distilling Industry and Experience a Rewarding New Career
The New Zealand distilling industry has seen incredible growth in the last few years and it is showing no signs of slowing down.
If you want to join this exciting career pathway, we can help you create your own distilling business. The Distillers Institute will help reduce the risk of taking the leap and help you make your dream a reality.
Create Something Special And Become Your Own BossÂ
Stuck in a dull career that isn’t fulfilling? Wondering if you’ll ever feel passionate about your work? Dream of being your own boss and creating something truly yours? Many of our students felt this way before they gave us a call.
If you are passionate about spirits and ready to do something exciting in your career, we can help. Our comprehensive course includes financial templates, case studies, webinars, and access to a private Facebook group. You get all the knowledge and support you need to go from enthusiast to entrepreneur in under 180 days - even if you have no idea where to start!
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How To Kickstart Your Career In Distilling The Quick And Easy Way
Our experts know the distilling industry like the back of their hand – they’ll teach you the ins and outs on how to open your successful business.
The Simple Method that Could Save you $10K+ in Start-up Costs
We can show you the right moves to ensure you optimise your budget and hit the ground running, including detailed financial plans and templates
The Hidden Secrets of the Distilling Industry
Our course covers planning and launching your very own distilling business – discover the insider secrets that will help you make it happen!
How to Avoid the 4 Common Mistakes most new Distillers make
Almost everyone who tries to go it alone makes these costly mistakes that can set them back months – we’ll reveal what they are and how to avoid them
What you have to do to Comply with NZ Laws and Regulations
We don’t just cover the setup, costs, equipment and suppliers – we’ll also help you with the relevant laws and licence procedures to make set up easy
Discover the Tricks of the Trade from Distilling Industry Leaders
Our course is written by distilling business owners, managers and experts with a combined 50+ years of success in the industry. They’ve written the content specifically for the NZ distilling market, so you understand all the information on local laws, suppliers, and licencing requirements.
When you choose The Distillers Institute course, you take your first step into the New Zealand distilling community. You’ll speak to those who have been there and done it all before and get a realistic perspective of what it takes to make your dreams a reality.
Meet Your Trainers
MARCEL THOMPSONÂ
🏆 Award-wining distiller, Marcel Thompson is an Amazon bestselling author and award-winning distiller. Marcel's working life began as an assistant distiller in the 1980s in Auckland, New Zealand. His interest in the alcohol industry grew beyond gin, and New Zealand, overseeing joint venture operations based in Australia, Fiji and Papua New Guinea.
The products were as diverse as tequila, bourbon, rum, vodka and pre-mixed drinks. The chance to pass on these skills to the next gin generation is the fuel that drives his passion.
ANNE GIGNEY
Anne is the Founder of The Distillers Institute, and Director of the Tasmanian Whisky Academy. She has has had a training touch point with over 850 of Australia’s and New Zealand’s distillers. She is a Board member of the Institute of Brewing and Distilling (APac) and advocate for education in Australia’s distilling industry.
Anne's passion used to be motorsport, she now loves helping others make a success of their dreams and drinking delicious brandies, whiskies and gins.
 TROY TREWIN
Since 2011 Troy has been managing and growing whisky businesses in Australia and New Zealand, as CEO of three separate and well-respected brands. In recent years he has been advising other up-and-coming distilleries, or those already in a fast-growth phase.
Troy’s passion is helping distillery founders grasp the true economics and realities of growing a spirit business from nothing, or with limited capital, to something of meaning in the industry and great value.
IAN THORN
(B.Sc., Dipl. Brew., Dipl. Dist.)
Ian is a technical brewer and distiller who has worked in the beverage manufacturing industry since 2006. In that time he has worked in both the UK and Australia in small, medium and large companies.
Ian started his career as a Brewery Microbiologist (Scottish & Newcastle) before going on to become a Head Brewer of a small English brewery (Stroud Brewery). In the whisky industry he has worked as a Distiller, a Distillery Manager, a Technical Manager (Starward), and his current primary role is that of Operations Manager for a new Rye Grain Distillery in Melbourne (The Gospel Distillers).
Here's What We’ll Cover…
Our course is designed and delivered by our industry experts to be the most comprehensive in New Zealand. Here’s an overview of what our course covers:
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Here’s How It Works…
1. Claim Your Free Discovery Call
Get in touch with our friendly team today for your free 20-minute discovery call – we’ll answer all your burning questions and get your distilling journey started
2. Secure Your Place In The Course
Places are booking up fast! We’ve had over 500 budding distillers join the movement and start our revolutionary course – secure your place fast
3. Learn from Distilling Industry Leaders
With 30+ years’ combined expertise, you’ll get the most qualified and knowledgeable group of trainers to guide you every step of the way
4. Plan And Launch Your Distilling Business
You’ll have all the tools you need to navigate the industry and start your own thriving distilling business - something that is truly your own!
Our 100% Money Back Guarantee
Our mission is to give you the knowledge, training and contacts you need to turn your passion for distilled spirits into a career as a distilling business owner.
We are so confident in our course content and design, that in the extremely unlikely event you’re not satisfied you’ve been given the knowledge you need, we will give you 100% of your money back - simply apply within 30 days of purchasing your course.
Full details of the guarantee are in our Terms and Conditions of Service.**.Â
Hundreds of Budding Distillers Love our Course…
"Troy and his team were brilliant in developing a business strategy and financial structure to support our new distillery. Troy was able to provide comprehensive information but in a language we could understand. We now feel very well equipped to evolve our distillery into a successful business. Troy’s knowledge about the industry, his advice and support are second to none. We couldn’t have got here without him."
- DAVID ROBERTSON
Founder | Walrus Distillery | Brisbane |
Australia (March 2020)
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