This online course will enable you to utilise and High Brix Content Raw Material for either your final Product (in the case of a rum-style product) or for your base spirit (in the case of a contemporary Gin).

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

During the course, you will cover in-depth the following Master Principles, both in theory and practice:

• Fractional Distillation - Selecting Desired and Undesired Aromas and Tastes during Distillation
• Sensory Analysis - Training and Using your sense of Taste and Smell
• Dilution - Dilution of Spirits down to Legal Minimum Strength, as well as working with High Brix Content Raw Materials (Molasses and Honey)

Course Contents

Light, Dark, and Spiced Rum Overview

• Differences between Light, Dark, and Spiced Rum
• A History of Rum
• Regional Differences in Rum
• Rum Methodology

Unique Aspects of High Brix Content Raw Material Fermentations

• Sugar Source Selection
• Sugar Source Calculation
• Sugar Source Preparation
• High Brix Content Raw Material Fermentations

Distilling a High Brix Content Raw Material Fermentation

• Using Anti-Foaming Agent
• Applying Fractional Distillation to Non-Fruit Fermentations

Spirit Enhancement in Rum

• Techniques Relevant to White, Gold, Dark, and Spiced Rum

Course Fee Includes:

• Course material
• The use of training equipment (to be used during training)
• Coffee, Tea, Cold drinks 
• Light Lunch 

Course Duration:

All students need to be here by 8 am, and the course will start at 8:15 am and run up to 4 pm. End times may vary. 

If you are attending from afar and would like some accommodation, please get in touch with the Three Olives Guest House. We can recommend them!

Bookings, Confirmations, and Cancellations 

Please note that there is a limited number of seats available for this course. Your seat will only be reserved upon receipt of your payment. 

In the case that the minimum required seating is not filled within 14 days of the scheduled course date, Distillique will reschedule the course to another date.

Distillique Classroom Training - Terms and Conditions

Cancellation Fees: Distillique will not assume any responsibility for, and shall not be liable for, cancellation fees related to other services, such as travel and accommodation incurred by the customer in connection with the course.

Photographic Consent: The customer agrees that any photos taken during the course may be used by Distillique for promotional and marketing purposes. If the customer prefers not to be included in photos, they should inform the course facilitator in advance.

Liability for Injuries: Distillique is not liable for any injuries that may occur on the premises during the training. Attendees are responsible for their own safety, and any injuries sustained are not the responsibility of Distillique.

Assumption of Risk: Attendance at this course and the application of knowledge acquired during the course are entirely at the attendee's own risk. Distillique assumes no liability for the use or misuse of the information provided.

By enrolling in Distillique's Classroom Training, the customer acknowledges and agrees to these terms and conditions.

 Accommodation: 

If you are traveling from locations beyond Pretoria and are seeking accommodations for an overnight stay, we highly recommend the Three Olives Guest House which is located about 4km from our training facility.  For booking inquiries, kindly reach out to bookings@threeolives.co.za or contact Karin directly at karin@threeolives.co.za.

Contact us: 

For more training related information, contact training@distilllique.co.za