3-Day Hands-On Distilling Workshop — Houston, TX (Feb 6–8, 2026)

Your Exclusive Pass to the Ultimate Distilling Workshop in Houston, TX

Are you tired of YouTube rabbit holes and conflicting advice? This 3-day, hands-on workshop puts you on real equipment with master instructors so you can distill with confidence—end to end, from mash to bottle.

What You Get: An All-Access Pass

• Reserved seat for all 3 days at a working craft distillery.
• Lifetime Access membership to DistilleryUniversity.com ($499 value).
• Supplementary toolkit: slide decks, business plan template, fundraising deck & more.
• After-Hours Tasting & Sensory event for networking and palate training.

Is This for You?

• Aspiring owners and serious career-changers who want the full, end-to-end experience.
• Working pros who want to standardize methods and refine cuts, proofing, and QA.
• Teams who need a shared, repeatable process back at the shop.

You’ll Leave Able To…

• Run mash, fermentation, and a spirit run safely and repeatably.
• Make confident cuts (heads/hearts/tails) by sensory & numbers.
• Proof, blend, and finish to target flavor and labeling requirements.
• Understand the essentials of compliance, costing, and pricing.
• Troubleshoot typical shop issues and equipment behavior.

Curriculum Overview

(Instructor: Todd Buckley. Hosting distiller: Lori Murphy, Drop of the Creator Spirits Co.)

Day 1 — Foundations & Spirits Heritage

• The beverage alcohol industry, competitive landscape, & key US regulations
• Essential spirits science: congeners, flavor development, temp control
• Fermentation mastery: substrate selection, yeast, vessels, QA

Day 2 — Core Distilling Techniques

• Spirit runs on professional equipment; making precise cuts
• Vodka & gin production: botanicals, extraction, filtration, proofing, bottling
• Whiskey, rum & brandy: substrates, distillation profiles, aging fundamentals

Day 3 — Advanced Production & Operations (Hands-On Focus)

• Operating the still and support equipment (pumps, chiller, heat)
• Blending & proofing techniques; quality control & testing
• Bottling your own spirit to take home
• Practical operations: safety, maintenance, compliance & record-keeping

Full, detailed curriculum is provided in your toolkit. Content may adjust slightly to match the host distillery’s production schedule—your hands-on time is maximized.

Schedule & Logistics

• Dates: Feb 6–8, 2026 (Fri–Sun)
• Daily start: 9:00 AM • End: ~4:00–5:00 PM (Q&A can extend)
• After-hours tasting: One evening session —bring a guest!
• Hands-on day: Closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothing required.
• Venue: Drop of the Creator Spirits Co., Houston, TX (address provided after registration with parking & arrival details).

Meet Your Instructors

Todd Buckley — Lead facilitator and award-winning master distiller. Covers the history of American distilling, alcohol biology & chemistry, and end-to-end production.
Lori Murphy (Houston host) — Founder, Drop of the Creator Spirits Co. & DU graduate. Shares her path from student to owner, architectural/space design for inclusive hospitality, and production of gin, whiskey, and vodka.

Bonuses Included

• Lifetime Access membership to DistilleryUniversity.com ($499 value)
• Digital resource pack: slide decks, business plan template, fundraising deck
• Follow-up support by phone/email

Pricing & Early Registration

• Early Registration: $1,999 if you register ≥30 days before class
• Standard: $2,399 after the early registration window
• Bring a friend: Email info@distilleryuniversity.com for 25% off additional seats
• Pay over time: Select PayPal “Pay Later” at checkout or email info@distilleryuniversity.com for custom payment arrangements

Travel

Houston, TX offers one of America’s most exciting food scenes—from award-winning fine dining to legendary food trucks—and a vibrant nightlife. Explore the Theater District, Museum District, and a growing craft-beverage scene.

Cancellation Policy

• 60+ days out: full refund
• 31–59 days: 50% refund
• ≤30 days: no refunds, but we’ll hold a seat for a future Workshop at no extra cost

Questions?

Call (509) 999-1244 or email info@distilleryuniversity.com—we’re happy to help.