Graduate Certificate - Artisan Distilling (0783)

Individuals with a passion for spirits and an interest in the expanding craft distilling industry will find the Distiller program an ideal choice. Graduates of the program possess an in-depth understanding of the scientific, technological, and business aspects of distilling and fermentation, along with practical skills and knowledge in product production, testing, and merchandising. Program Highlights: • Offered through Niagara College’s School of Wine, Beer and Spirits, which is renowned for its exceptional reputation among graduates, employers, and industry partners. • Delivered at the Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake, located in the heart of Ontario’s thriving distilling industry. The campus serves as a living laboratory that includes a world-class teaching distillery, a 40-acre vineyard, a fruit tree orchard, a hop yard, and an apiary, as well as the Teaching Winery, Teaching Brewery, Teaching Spa, and Teaching Greenhouse. • Provides an in-depth foundation in the scientific, technological, and business principles of distilling and fermentation, covering the entire production cycle of distilled spirits. • Gives students access to the latest technologies for small-batch fermentation and distillation processes.