NATIONAL DISTILLING INSTITUTE - CERTIFICATE IV IN ARTISAN FERMENTED PRODUCTS (DISTILLING)
Education & Development
04 Apr 2024
We are excited to announce the launch of the Certificate IV in Artisan Fermented Products (Distilling), marking the first accredited course for craft distillers in Australia. This achievement made possible by the support of Agriculture Victoria, Spirits Victoria Association, Australian Distillers Association, National Distilling Institute, and industry experts, underscores Victoria's leadership in distillery education. This is an Australian first!
Victorian Distillers will be leading the country as the first cohort begins this exciting journey.

The following are the first cohort had their first day on 19 March at Starward Distillery. The first cohort of students are:
- Gavin Shaw, Hillmartin Distillery
- Hugh Leech, Marionette
- James Haddow, Starward
- Jessica Tape, Animus Distillery
- John Hanrahan, independent
- Jonathan Harris, Saintlier Distillery (Ginsky)
- Katherine Barrett, Numilum
- Matthew James Clewlow, Starward
- Sam Wieland, Black Rabbit
- Serena Ryan, Legacy Spirit Gin Distilling Co