The Distiller Experience: A behind the scenes and practical insight to running a distillery

While the distilling industry is still a relatively new venture in Australia, it is something that has been refined over the
centuries around the world.

Tasmanian distilleries have spent the past 30 years working together to share and grow the knowledge of distilling in our state and
across Australia.

Old Kempton Distillery has played a large role in sharing that knowledge with over 350 students who have completed our
hands-on distillery courses in the past 11 years.

As a new generation of prospective distillers and distillery owners enter the industry, Old Kempton is excited to, once
again, open the distillery doors and offer a 3-day, all-encompassing, distiller experience.

During your time at Old Kempton, you will work closely with the entire team – from distillers, management, cellar door, sales and
the marketing team.

Your first two days will heavily involve hands-on work in the distillery – including a close look at the processes involved in brewing,
wash runs, spirit runs, decanting and bottling.

The processes of distillation at Old Kempton are manual and not computerised, allowing you to fully understand each step of the
mechanics behind a spirit. The various stages of gin and whisky production will be shown and discussed at length.

The distiller’s will also take you through a formal tasting panel to work on your palate, while giving you the opportunity to see
how Old Kempton spirits are assessed before being bottled.

Distillery/Bond Store compliance and work, health and safety (WHS) play a huge part of owning and operating a distillery. Time
will be spent with Martin, the CEO of Old Kempton, and Rob, our Head Distiller, discussing any questions you have. Martin and Rob have spent much of the past 3 years project-managing the build and setup of the new distillery and bond stores - which means they’ve gained insight into the commissioning of our distillery and the processes that we followed to become compliant.

The marketing of your finished product – no matter your chosen sales channels – can be discussed with the help of our sales and
marketing team.

Industry day, the third day of your experience, will involve visits to distilleries of different sizes, a cooperage and still manufacturer.
These visits will provide an insight into the world of distilling in Tasmania while also giving you the opportunity to ask any questions and develop ideas for how your future distillery could look and feel.

Before your distiller’s experience begins, we highly recommend taking the time to explore the theoretical aspects of
distilling. Courses in distillation, focused purely on the theory, are available in each state of Australia. Your state’s spirit association will
also be able to point you in the direction of courses that they recommend.

Old Kempton will also provide our course notes one month prior to your booked experience (unless you book after that time, in
which they will be express posted to you upon booking), please take the time to read through your booklet and note any questions you may have.

A short survey will be sent to your email along with your booking confirmation. This survey will help us better understand what
you would like the sessions to focus on; please ensure you fill out the survey as soon as possible after booking.

The amazing team at The Old Woolstore in Hobart have set up a special accommodation deal for our guests as part of each course. Accommodation is for four nights (as you will need to arrive the night before and leave the day after your experience) and can be added as an extra to your booking. Pick up is also from The Old Woolstore daily and a special dinner with the OKD team will be held on the 3rd
night of your experience in a private dining area at the Stockman's Restaurant. 

If you chose to stay elsewhere in Tasmania, please note that the pick up and drop off location for all attendees will still be at The Old Woolstore in Hobart. Transport is included free as part of your course and an important part of the experience. Old Kempton is located 45 minutes from Hobart and the group transport is a great way to get to know your fellow attendees and the OKD team!

What’s included? 

+ Transport from The Old Woolstore, Hobart
to Old Kempton Distillery return (Old Kempton Distillery is located 45 minutes from Hobart)   

+ Morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and drinks on all 3 days

+ The Art of Distilling guidebook

+ Brew run

+ Wash run

+ Spirit run

+ Bottling/Labelling

+ Decanting

+ Cask Filling

+ 1 day industry visits, including lunch at a renowned Tasmanian winery

+ A special gift from Old Kempton Distillery

+ Official Tasting panel

+ Tasting and Sales presentation of the OKD range

+ Marketing and branding session

+ Business management session

+ Distillery spreadsheets

+ Excise and ATO discussion

Additional extras

ACCOMMODATION

Hotel room/studio apartment at The Old Woolstore, conveniently located in the heart of Hobart and the location of our pickup/drop
off service.

Booking is for four nights (Includes the night before your experience starts and the night after) at a special discounted
rate. Rooms sleep two (in a double bed) so you are welcome to bring your partner along for the ride!

Due to start times of your course, and finish times of our last night dinner, 4 nights of accommodation will be required. If you
wish to extend this booking please let us know before booking to see if we can help negotiate this for you.

This rate is only available when booking our Distiller Experience and must be paid as part of your booking.

If booking for your partner and yourself, only pay for one room, for a total of $860. All rooms contain a double or queen size bed.

Our group dinner on the last night of your experience is also located in a private area of the magnificent Old Woolstore
restaurant.

Please note: Old Kempton Distillery has negotiated these rates on behalf of our experience attendees. These rates are guaranteed only
for our customers and your booking will be managed directly by the Old Woolstore once payment is received.

DINNER

We would be absolutely delighted if you would join us for dinner on the last day of your experience.

You'll be joined by the OKD management team and distiller's to give you the chance to discuss the last three days, ask any
burning questions or just sit back and relax with your new group of friends.

The Old Woolstore has kindly provided a private dining area for this dinner.

Dietary requirements can be catered for but we must be informed upon booking.

A 3 course shared platter menu is included and is full of Tasmanian only produce. It is a seasonal menu and subject to change but includes fresh seafood and antipasto entrees, a variety of Tasmanian meats and locally grown vegetables for mains, and cheeses, petit fours and panna cotta for dessert. Soft drink, tea and coffee is also available.

Tasmanian wine will be provided on the table as well as a few tasty Old Kempton spirits as part of the price.

You are welcome to purchase any other drinks directly from the Old Woolstore bar.

Not included:

+ Breakfast or dinner

+ Travel to Tasmania

Important information

+ Please wear enclosed and heavy-duty shoes each day

+ Please provide any food allergies at time of booking

+ Your survey should be filled out as soon as your booking confirmation is received

+ All additional extras must be paid for at time of booking to guarantee your booking

+ Rescheduling your accommodation is at the discretion of The Old Woolstore

+ By booking you confirm you have read and agree to all the Terms & Conditions