This complete Online and Interactive Workshop will allow you to gain the knowledge you need to compile your own Craft Distillery Business Plan and Cash-flow Budget, determine the Breakeven and ROI (return on investment) targets for your Craft Distillery, as well as the funding requirements for your Craft Distillery.

PLEASE NOTE: The C1 - Introduction to Distilling Course, or any other Distillation Course done in the past, is recommended for attendance to this course.

Learners from outside South Africa: To ship your printed course manual (i.e. more than 700 pages on C10) to your physical address costs us quite a bit more. Please use this link to order the course on the international platform and to pay through PayPal.

Course Contents

Introduction

• Introduction to Distillique, SACDI and RealCraft
• What is Craft Spirits?
• Benefits of SACDI Membership
• Benefits of RealCraft Membership
• Unpacking the B1 - Craft Distilling Business Course

National Liquor Products Act

• National Liquor Act Regulations and Designations
• Grape Spirit, Brandy, Husk Spirit and Related Categories
• Whisky, Malt Whisky and Blended Whisky Categories
• Cane, Rum, Gin and Vodka Categories
• Unspecified Spirit and Mixed Spirit Categories
• Grape and Spirit Liquors
• Addition of, Removal of, and Restricted Substances
• Labels and Labelling Requirements
• Keeping of Records and Sample Analysis
• Table 3,4,5 of the National Liquor Products Act
• Table 6 of the National Liquor Products Act
• Table 7 to 13 of the National Liquor Products Act

National Liquor Act

• National Liquor Act and Definitions within the Act
• National Liquor Policy
• Registration as Manufacturer and Distributor
• Compliance with the National Liquor Act
• Offences and Penalties within the National Liquor Act
• National Liquor Policy Council
• Regulations and Notices
• General Provisions

SARS External Reference Guide to the Spirits Industry (NEW SECTION)

• Introduction to SARS Spirit Policy
• Broad Overview of the SARS Spirit Policy

Department of Agriculture (NEW SECTION)

• Liquor License Certificate Application
• A-Number Application
• Label Approval Process and Health Warning
• Product Approval Process
• Export Approval Process

Roadmap to a Craft Distillery (EXPANDED SECTION)

• Requirements during Product Development
• Identifying the Right Location (Zoning, Business Rights, Size, Peripherals)
• License Application Process

1. Micro Liquor Manufacturing License
2. Provincial Distribution License
3. National Distribution License
4. On-premises Consumption License
5. Off-Premises Consumption License

• Inspections (Building, Health and Safety, Fire and Police)
• Financial Feasibility Study
• Branding and Marketing
• Project Planning
• Timelines and Procedures
• Market Research
• 20 Step Plan

Distillery Design (EXPANDED SECTION)

• Introduction to Distillery Design
• Use of Multiple Stills in a Commercial Distillery
• Space Factors in Distillery Design
• Distillery Flow
• Distillery Areas
• Practical Factors in Distillery Design
• Distillery Equipment
• Distillery Infrastructure
• Income Factors in Distillery Design
• Peripheral Income Streams
• Space Utilization
• Marketing Factors in Distillery Design
• Location
• Ambience

Making a Success in Craft Spirits

• Distillery Purpose and Philosophy
• Characteristics of Highly Successful Craft Distilleries
• Personal Requirements to be a Successful Craft Distiller

Financial Analysis (EXPANDED SECTION)

• Introduction to Cash Flow Analysis
• 2 000 Bottle per month Gin Production Facility (working from purchased Neutral)
• 1 500 Bottle per month Rum Distillery (working from Molasses)
• 2 000 Bottle per month Vodka and Gin Distillery (working from Grain)
• 4 04,000ttle per month Rum, Vodka, Gin and Whisky Distillery (working from Molasses and Grain)
• 8,000 Bottle per month Rum, Vodka, Gin and Whisky Distillery (Phased approach - 4 Phases)

Craft Distillery Business Plan Template

• Target Market Differentiation
• Market Research Strategies
• Brand and Brand Identity
• The Importance of "Story"
• Marketing Strategies
• Route to Market
• Brand Assets
• Festivals and Events
• Supply Chain
• Capacity Management (Labour, Equipment and Energy)
• Legislative Adherence
• Record Keeping
• Risk Management
• Distillery Engineering
• Distillery Operations
• Procurement
• Management and Governance
• Financial Planning
• And much much more ...

RECEIPT OF YOUR PAYMENT WILL CONFIRM YOUR ENROLLMENT FOR THE COURSE

Course Fees include:

• Printed course manual couriered to you 
• Downloadable presentation slides
• Access to the learning platform with access to the full set of training videos for 6 months.

You would require:

• Good Internet connection
• Preferably a laptop or desktop PC with sound to view the videos (Smartphone screen just too small)
• Pen and paper to take your notes
• You can pause, rewind and replay a video to make sure you do not miss an important part.

Please Note:

Unfortunately, none of the online courses can be cancelled after a voucher number or link has been emailed to you.