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Australian Industry Leaders Reveal How You Can Kickstart Your Own Successful Craft Distilling Business… In The Next 180 Days!
We’ll show you exactly how to turn your passion for spirits into An Exciting New Career Opportunity - Create your own distilling business with our 100% Online Course, led by Australia’s Industry Leading Experts
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If you are interested in starting your own distilling business, but you’re unsure exactly how to go about it, then look no further. At The Distillers Institute, our industry-leading course reveals how to start and run your own successful Australian 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 30 years’ expertise in the distilling industry.

Join The Booming Distilling Movement In Australia And Experience A Rewarding New Career
The distilled spirits movement in Australia is experiencing a surge in popularity and exponential growth, with Aussies everywhere on the lookout for unique and exciting venues to get drinks with their family and friends.
If you want an exciting new career pathway, we can help you create your own distilling business. Picture this… it’s a Saturday afternoon, the sun is shining, and you’re sharing your story with a group of friendly visitors as you pour them a nip of your favourite hand-crafted spirit. We can help you make this dream a reality.
Create Something Special And Become Your Own Boss – Even If You Have ZERO Experience
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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Here’s A Taste Of What You’ll Discover At The Distillers Institute…

How To Kickstart Your Career In Distilling The Quick And Easy Way
Our experts know the Australian 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 Jealously Guarded Secrets Of The Australian Distilling Industry
Our 2-part 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 Distilling Legends 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 Must Do To Comply With Australian Laws And Regulations
We don’t just cover costs, equipment and suppliers – we’ll also help you with the relevant Australian laws and licence procedures to make your life easy
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Discover The Tricks Of The Trade From Australian Distilling Industry Leaders
Our course is written and taught by distilling business owners, managers and experts with a combined 30+ years of success in the industry. They’ve written the content specifically with the Australian distilling market in mind, so you understand all the information on local laws, suppliers, and ATO requirements.
When you choose The Distillers Institute course, you take your first step into the welcoming and supportive Australian 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

ANNE GIGNEY
Anne is the Founder of The Distillers Institute, and Director of the Tasmanian Whisky Academy. She has trained over 350 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 is 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.

BRETT STEEL
Brett is the Managing Director and General Manager of Spirit Thief Distilling Co, established in 2015 as an independent bottling company. With capital investment secured for the company in 2018, Spirit Thief now has a variety of casks ready for future releases from a number of Tasmanian distilleries and around the world, and is now transitioning into brewing, distilling and maturing their own whisky in Huntingfield Tasmania.
Brett was the founder of Tasmanian Whisky Tours in 2013 which later became Drink Tasmania Premium Tours and has five years’ experience taking guests to Tasmanian breweries, wineries and distilleries in a tourism capacity.

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).
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Here's What We’ll Cover…
Our course is designed and delivered by our industry experts to be the most comprehensive in Australia. Here’s an overview of what our course to success 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 200 budding distillers join the movement and start our revolutionary course – secure your place fast

3. Learn From Australia’s 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 Australian industry and start your own thriving distilling business - create something that is truly your own!
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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 an Australian 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.**.
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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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Enrolment for Australia’s #1 Online Distillery Course is available NOW... but places are limited! Book your FREE 20-minute ‘Kickstart Your Distilling Business’ Discovery Call with one of our four Founders (all experienced distilling business experts) to discover more about the course and have all your burning questions answered. Your call is 100% free, with zero-obligation on your behalf. PLUS you’ll get a FREE copy of our ‘Preparing For Distilling Business Success’ guide (Worth $99). Here’s just a fraction of what you’ll discover in your FREE session…

The TOP 3 steps to converting your passion into a successful distilling business -
Even if you’re convinced that you don’t have the industry knowledge, business acumen and contacts to make it in the distilling world

How you can take your appreciation for distilled spirits to the next level ...to create products your customer will love -
Learn the latest industry trends on which flavours are really taking off… and how you can use these insights to successfully sell your products

Why learning directly from a team of experienced distilling business experts with first-hand experience beats every other course, every single time -
why students come to us after spending their time and money with overseas courses and short masterclasses (that aren’t Australian specific!)
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