iStill University

Become a Certified Craft Distiller

Learn more about distilling

The iStill University is our educational platform. Since the start of our courses in 2015 we taught hundreds of students during the years.

The iStill University is considered the best education platform in the distilling industry. At this moment we focus on the online ‘Craft Distiller Course’. We do not currently offer the on location ‘Master Distiller Course’, but if you want to stay informed about future practical courses, you can let us know.

Our courses are rated by students with a 9,7 out of 10, and are considered the best courses in the industry.

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Distilling is not a myth, it's a science!

Despite of the common belief, that distilling is a mystical process in the column which you can't explain, we know that the process of distilling is not a mystery; it’s based on science. And as distilling is a science, it has rules. The courses of the iStill University are based on these rules. By learning the rules you can control the process and by controlling the process you can make award winning spirits with great taste and excellent quality!

Craft Distiller Course

Online

Our Certified Craft Distiller Course is an online course with 23 subject divided into 3 to 6 video’s each. This course explains the modern theories of the whole distilling process, including mashing, fermenting, distilling, extraction and aging. The course also describes the difference between traditional and modern still design and teaches the basics of tasting and recipe development.

Learn the craft through 23 subjects covered in 3 to 6 online videos per subject.

  • Learn the craft through 23 subjects covered in 3 to 6 online videos per subject.
  • Access to 68+ videos covering 23 subjects regarding distilling.
  • Modern theories of mashing, fermenting, distilling, extraction and aging.
  • The basics of tasting and recipe development.

Today

Today, the university lives online. All modules are free to discover, and the best next step is simply to start learning. If you are specifically interested in future in-person distilling training, practical workshops, or a renewed on location course, tell us and we’ll keep you informed.