American Distilling Institute Expo Review The distilling industry was dominated early April by 2014 Annual American Distilling Institute Expo in Washington State as some of the biggest names in the industry flooded Seattle for a long weekend of tastings, lectures, examples in new and inventive distilling techniques and the chance to share the experience of participating in one…

March is a big month for the Distilling Industry. As the last of winter’s chill fades and the country goes through a collective thaw, patrons, vendors, judges and aficionados of craft distilling prepare for the 2014 Annual Spirits Conference and Expo in Seattle, WA. The event will be held from March 31st to April 2ed…

craft distillingmarket 2011The origins of Craft Distilling in America began in 1982, in California with Germain—Robin and Jaxon Keys Winery (also known as Jepson Spirits) and since then has continued on an upward climb. As of 2000, there were approximately 24 craft distillers across the country, 52 in 2005 and around 600 today. This information,…