Ultimate Hands-on Workshop at Dark Waters Distillery
Distillery University, the leading educational platform for craft spirit producers, announces its first Connecticut-based hands-on Workshop to be held August 1-3, 2025, at Dark Waters Distillery in Groton. This three-day immersive experience marks a significant milestone as the workshop will be hosted by a former Distillery University graduate who has successfully launched their own commercial operation.
Dark Waters Distillery, one of Connecticut's newest craft spirit producers, offers an impressive portfolio including 4-grain bourbon, rye whiskey, fruit brandies, vodka, grappa, and white whiskey, with gin, American single malt, and flavored whiskeys in development. The facility represents what's achievable through strategic bootstrapping and proper education – a valuable model for aspiring distillers.
The three-day Workshop covers the entire production process from grain selection through fermentation, distillation, aging, blending, and bottling. Participants will:
- Work hands-on with commercial distilling equipment
- Master critical production techniques and quality control measures
- Learn regulatory navigation and business development strategies
- Create and take home spirits they helped produce
- Receive lifetime access to Distillery University's online educational platform (valued at $499)