Ultimate Hands-On Distilling Workshop at Dark Waters Distillery (Groton CT)
Workshop Overview
Join Distillery University for a rare and immersive 3-day hands-on distilling Workshop at Dark Waters Distillery in Groton, Connecticut. This is more than just a class—it's an opportunity to roll up your sleeves and learn the entire craft of distillation inside a real, working distillery. Led by industry educators and hosted by a Distillery University graduate turned distillery owner , this Workshop delivers practical, real-world training that empowers you to start your own distillery, launch a spirits brand, or elevate your existing production skills. What You'll Experience
✅ Hands-on instruction with commercial distilling equipment
✅ Work side-by-side with experienced distillers
✅ Cover the entire process from grain to bottle
✅ Learn business planning, licensing, branding & more
✅ Take home spirits you helped produce!
✅ Includes lifetime access to our full online course library (a $499 value)Daily Schedule Highlights
- Day 1 – Grain selection, milling, mashing, fermentation theory
- Day 2 – Distillation theory and practice, proofing, cuts
- Day 3 – Aging, blending, bottling, compliance & business insights
(Full schedule sent upon registration) Venue
📍 Dark Waters Distillery
349 Gold Star Hwy, Groton, CT 06340
This venue is a working commercial distillery producing bourbon, rye, grappa, vodka, fruit brandies and more—all in small, handcrafted batches. Things to Know
* Dates : August 1–3, 2025
* Daily Hours : Approx. 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
* Attire : Casual, closed-toe shoes required
* Lodging : Recommended to book nearby hotels or Airbnb Accessibility
* The facility is ADA accessible
* Free parking is available onsite
* Contact us if you have specific accommodation requests Registration & Questions
🎟️ Limited spots available – our workshops often sell out weeks in advance!
📧 rockwell@distilleryuniversity.com
📞 (509) 999-1244