National Distilling Institute

The Australian Distillers Association and the National Distilling Institute's goal is for distillers in Australia to be the safest, best educated and most innovative in the world by having a practical, vocational approach to education.

The National Distilling Institute, established in 2023, is a nationally recognised training organisation based in Victoria that offers best-in-class accredited and non-accredited vocational training for distillers across Australia. The National Distilling Institute is an RTO owned by National Food Institute RTO 3821(NFI). The ADA is the exclusive marketing arm for the RTO. The ADA does not own the RTO. The ADA partners with the NFI to conduct all of the marketing and course development.

ABOUT

National Distilling Institute is a trailblazer in distilling education, established in 2023 under the auspices of the Victorian Government's Distillery Door program. As a dedicated partner to distillers across Victoria and Australia, we offer an unparalleled vocational training experience, designed in collaboration with the Spirits Victoria Association and the Australian Distillers Association. Our mission is to provide both aspiring and experienced distillers with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel and innovate within the dynamic spirits industry.

By integrating traditional techniques with cutting-edge innovation, and covering everything from safety practices to sensory analysis, we ensure our curriculum not only meets but exceeds the needs of our diverse student body. Our commitment to excellence in distilling education aims to nurture your skills in a real-world context, fostering innovation and mastery in the art and science of spirit production.

At the National Distilling Institute, we believe in providing more than just courses; we offer a holistic experience. Your classmates are other Australian distillers. You will learn from each other as much as you learn from the textbooks and experienced trainers. Whether you are a novice or have thirty year’s experience, there are courses for you to maintain your skills in our diverse industry.

Join us at the National Distilling Institute to shape your legacy in the distilling world, where we're not just teaching distillation; we're crafting the next generation of industry leaders.

The National Distilling Institute, a trading name of National Food Institute RTO 3821, is a registered training organisation with courses around Australia and the Australian Distillers Association is the peak body for the Australian distilling industry.

COURSES

Below are links to the current courses offered by the National Distilling Institute. Please click on the links for further information on the courses and how to register.

Look out for details of the next course roll out coming soon. Please click on the link below to place your expression of interest in the course.