Ivar Aass Co-Founder/Head Distiller @ Spirit Lab Distilling

Want to learn how to distill whiskey and other spirits? Trying to figure out how to start your own distillery? Been there, done that! As a self-taught distiller who bootstrapped his own distillery with no investors, I can tell you whatever you need to know to get you started. Here are a few topics you might want to talk with me about: - The equipment and ingredients needed to distill, mash, ferment and age different types of spirits - How to navigate local, state, and federal regulations related to starting a distillery - How to bootstrap your distillery - How to build a premium brand and sell your products I'm also available for a limited number of clients for long-term coaching and consulting. Get in touch with me for more details. My background: - Distilling since 2010, self-taught - Established the first legal distillery in Charlottesville, Virginia, self-funded - Extensive experience with importing and distributing wine & spirits *Note* I am not able to give away my trade secrets, including but not limited to recipes and ingredients used to make our brand's Old Tom Gin, but I can tell you what your options are for botanicals so you can develop your own recipes.