WDSC 2011

Technical Programme:

Time

Programme

08:00 - 09:00
Registration
09:00 - 09.15
Opening of Conference
Donald Nelson (IBD President) & Robert Fotheringham (Conference Chairman)
Session 1: Introduction - Chair: Robert Fotheringham
09:15 - 09:45

Plenary Talk
Andrew Bright, Technical Director at WSP Environment & Energy
Session 2: Distilling Industry Resources 1 - Chair: Paul Hughes

09:45 - 10:15

Talk 1: Recent progress in genetics of malting barley

Dr. Bill Thomas, Barley Genetic Leader, Scottish Crop Research Institute

10:15 - 10:45
Coffee break
Session 2 (cont.)
10:45 - 11:15

Talk 2: Cereal selection using modern techniques

Dr. James Melichar, R&D Cereals Manager, Syngenta

11:15 - 11:45

Talk 3: The sustainability of grapes as a raw material for distilled spirits

Dr. Luc Lurton, Directeur de la Station Viticole, Bureau National
Interprofessionel du Cognac

11:45 - 12:15

Talk 4: The impact of peat source on the flavour of Scotch malt whisky
Dr. Barry Harrison, Research Scientist, The Scotch Whisky Research
Institute

12:15 - 13:30
Lunch
Session 3: Distilling Industry Resources 2 - Chair: Jane Millar
13:30 - 14:00

Talk 5: The Captain Morgan Rum Distillery: sustainable design and operation in
the U.S. Virgin Islands
Prashant Mehta, Process Engineer, Diageo Global Supply

14:00 - 14:30

Talk 6: The case for cork

Professor Miguel Cabral, Head of Research & Development, Amorim

14:30 - 15:00

Talk 7: Near Infrared Reflectance (NIR) used as a predictive tool for Canadian
Whisky Ageing
Don Livermore, Reseach Scientist, Pernod Ricard, Canada

15:00 - 15:30
Coffee break
Session 4: Distilling Industry Resources 3 - Chair: Ian Goodall
15:30 - 16:00

Talk 8: Reducing the need for new wood by regenerating and re-using casks
Dr. John Conner, The Scotch Whisky Research Institute

16:00 - 16:30
Talk 9: Evaluation of oakwood potential for ageing of wine & spirits: comparison
of physiochemical, sensory & molecular approaches
Erwan Guichoux, INRA Bordeaux-Aquitaine
16:30 - 18:00
Poster Presentation Workshops - Chair: Ian Goodall
18:00 - 19:00
Tutored Cocktail Tastings
Free Evening

W ED NE SD AY 14 T H SE PT E MBE R

Time

Programme

08:00 - 09:00
Registration
Session 5: Fermentation - Chair: Graeme Walker
09:00 - 09:30

Talk 10: Distiller's Yeast Genomics

Dr. Derek Jamieson, Reader - School of Life Sciences, Heriot-Watt University

09:30 - 10:00

Talk 11: Screening of Saccharomyces cerevisiae strains for Ethanol Tolerance

with High Gravity Wort
Annie Cheung, PhD Student, Division of Food Sciences, University of
Nottingham

10:00 - 11:00
Current Challenges and Future Opportunities for Distillers Yeast
Discussion Forum, including Q & A session based on solicited questions
from delegates
Panel to include:
Mike Ingledew, Professor Emeritus at the University of Saskatchewan,
Professor Graham Stewart, G.G. Stewart Associates,
Jonathon Miles, Lallemand Ethanol Technology
Dr. Mike Walsh, AB Mauri
11:00 - 11:30
Coffee break
Session 6: Distillation - Chair: David Littlejohn
11:30 - 12:00

Talk 12: Modelling methanol recovery in wine batch distillations using

rectification columns
Dr. J.R. Perez-Correa, Associate Professor, Pontificia Universidad Catolica
de Chile

12:00 - 12:30

Talk 13: New Scotch Whisky Grain Distillery Design and Build
Gary Gibson, Colorado Group, Ian Palmer, Glen Turner Distillery and Filippo
Cannoni, Frilli Impianti SRL

12:30 - 13:00

Talk 14: Chinese white spirit production and styles

Lin Dong, Sichuan Swellfun Co Ltd and Tao Yang, Diageo

13:00 - 13:45
Lunch
Session 7: Science behind flavours - Chair: Holly Wright
13:45 - 14:15

Talk 15: From Nature to Bottle: How to Create Authentic Flavor Profiles
Stephan Haiber, Group Leader Natural Product Research, Givaudan

14:15 - 14:45

Talk 16: The Impact of Increased Wash Fatty Acid Levels on the Nutty / Cereal
Aroma Volatile Composition of New Make Malt Spirit
Emily Boothroyd, PhD Student, Division of Food Sciences, University of
Nottingham

14:45 - 15:15

Talk 17: Understanding the Aroma of Gin: A Gas Chromatography-Olfactometry

Approach
Pierre Dussort, Centre des Sciences du Gout et de l'Alimentation, Universit de
Bourgogne

15:15 - 15:45
Coffee Break
Session 8: Future Technology - Chair: Nigel Harlow
15:45 - 16:15

Talk 18: Application of Ultrasound in the Bioconversion of Distiller's Spent

Grains to Bioethanol
Jason Bennett, PhD Student, School of Contemporary Sciences, University
of Abertay

16:15 - 16:45

Talk 19: Recent advances in bioethanol production

Mike Ingledew, Professor Emeritus at the University of Saskatchewan

16:45 - 17:30
A Chaired Debate - Celebrating 125 years of the Institute of Brewing and
Distilling
Innovation vs Tradition - their place in the modern distillery
Presenting the Case for Innovation: Steve Wright, Spiritech Solutions
Presenting the Case for Tradition: Dr. Alan Rutherford
19:00 - Late
Social Event - Glasgow Science Centre

T H U R S D AY 1 5T H SE PT E MB E R

Time

Programme

08:00 - 09:00
Registration
Session 9: Energy Focus - Chair: Gordon Motion
09:00 - 09:30

Talk 20: Energy potential and liquid reuse from distillery co-product streams
Jon McAteer, Technical Manager, Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies

09:30 - 10:00

Talk 21: Sustainable Energy Efficient Distillation Technologies for Neutral /

Potable Spirits
S.P.Singh, Praj Industries Limited

10:00 - 10:30

Talk 22: Sustainability through process design

Mark Phillips, Senior Process Engineer, Briggs of Burton

10:30 - 11:00
Coffee break

Session 10: Energy Focus - Chair: Richard Beattie

11:00 - 11:30

Talk 23: The real cost of sustainable: is it possible to reduce effluent and
generate green energy while making a profit?
Vinod Ramachandran, Consultant, Ondeo Industial Solutions

11:30 - 12:00

Talk 24: Low temperature processing of wheat for bioethanol production

Professor Graham Stewart, Heriot-Watt University

12:00 - 12:30

Talk 25: A new approach to on site digestion of distillery co-products

Richard Gueterbock, Clearfleau Limited

12:30 - 13:15
Lunch
Session 11: Environmental Focus - Chair: Mark Kinsman
13:15 - 13:45

Talk 26: Minimisation of Water Use in the Beverage Industry

Dan Donnelly, Breakthrough Technology Manager, Guinness Ireland

13:45 - 14:15

Talk 27: Cost Effective Solution for Copper Removal in Distillery Effluent
Steve Walker, B & V Water

14:15 - 14:45
Coffee Break
Session 12: Consumer Perception - Chair: Tim Dolan
14:45 - 15:15

Talk 28: Impact of swallowing on the dynamics of aroma release and perception
during the consumption of alcoholic beverages
Pascal Brunerie, Head of Physical & Chemical Analysis Dpt, Centre de
Recherches Pernod-Ricard

15:15 - 15:45
Talk 29: Global Counterfeiting Detection
Stephen Fisher, Vice President, Pernod Ricard Global Security Chairman,

International Federation of Spirits Producers

15:45 - 16:15

Session 13: Plenary - Chair: Robert Fotheringham

15:45 - 16:15

Talk 30: Sustainable Scotch: Will Science Deliver the Industry's Sustainability
Strategy or will the Strategy drive the Science?
Julie Hesketh-Laird, Director of Operational & Technical Affairs, Scotch Whisky
Association

16:15 - 16:45

Dr. Vijay Mallya - Chairman of The UB Group

16:45 - 17:00
Conference Closing Remarks
Donald Nelson (IBD President) & Robert Fotheringham (Conference Chairman)
20:00 - Late

Social Event: Closing Dinner

WDSC 2011 ANALYTICAL BREAKOUT SESSIONS

New for WDSC 2011 is the creation of three analytical breakout sessions designed to offer
technical experts, chemists and lab staff in the spirits industry the opportunity to listen to
presentations and discuss issues with the techniques used in modern laboratories. These
sessions will run in parallel to the main technical program and will focus on raw materials on Tue
Sept.13th, product analysis on Sept. Wed. 14th and environmental analysis on Sept. Thur 15th.
The format will be one 2 hour session on each day, being introduced by an expert in the field who
will offer a review of existing methodologies which will be followed by presentations from
equipment suppliers on the benefits and application of their products to modern laboratory
analysis.
Each session will close with discussion and open forum an opportunity to ask the experts for
advice and discuss the challenges in your field.
Tuesday Afternoon: Raw Materials Analysis Session 13:30-15:30

Hosted by Tom Bringhurst, Senior Scientist, SWRI.

Tom will outline current techniques and EBC / IBD recommended methods for
the analysis of raw materials used in the production of spirits. This will be an excellent opportunity
for familiarisation with recommended methods and to discuss operational parameters and
perhaps also to suggest new methods for EBC to consider in the future. 20mins
Anton Paar experts will report on their latest innovative products for the analysis of raw materials
covering NIR and densitometry. 20 mins.
Paul Dewsbury of Dionex Corp will discuss the use of ion chromatography for the determination
of carbohydrates and other important species in raw materials and process stage analysis. 20
mins
The final speaker in this session will be Jane Walker, Research Scientist, SWRI who will discuss
the practical use of the Flow Cytometer for distilling laboratories.

Wednesday Morning: Spirits Analysis Session 09:00-11:00

Hosted by Dr.
Binod Maitin, Senior Vice President Technical, United Spirits Limited, India.
Binod will review the range of techniques available to the analyst for the analysis of spirits based
on his own personal experiences. 20 min.
Kevin MacNamara from Irish Distillers Ltd. will discuss the use Gerstel automated solutions for
the analysis of trace flavour compounds in spirits and process samples. 20 mins.
Presentations will close with Andrew Davidson of Anatune Ltd. who will deliver a presentation
entitled Total automation Why Complete Automation of Sample Preparation Matters. 20 mins.

Thursday Morning: Environmental Analysis Session 09:00-11:00

Hosted by Alan Wolstenholme Caledonian Solutions Ltd

Alan will draw from his wealth of experience and describe and review the legislative requirements
and techniques used in the field of environmental analysis. 20 mins.
Graham Hibberd of Agilent Technologies will discuss the developments and practical applications
of modern techniques for the detection of trace metals. 20 mins.
Hach Lange presenters David Dunachie and Adrian Hughes will deliver a presentation entitled
Water way to save money - HACH LANGE Online and Lab WWT Optimisation Options. The talk
will cover analytical solutions for wastewater, drinking water or process water, measuring
parameters from Ammonium to Zinc. 20 mins.
The final talk (speaker to be confirmed) will examine modern techniques for the analysis of
pesticides in water and other matrices.
Social Programme/Events

WELCOME RECEPTION
The Welcome Reception will take place in the Ballroom Foyer and the Exhibition Area of the
Hilton Glasgow on Monday 12th September from 19.30hrs.
The evening will give delegates an opportunity to meet or catch up with old friends in a relaxed
environment. A fork supper and drinks will be provided, followed by some lively entertainment Included in Registration Fee

GLASGOW SCIENCE CENTRE

The Glasgow Science Centre located on the banks of the historic River Clyde will be the venue
for Wednesday evening, 14th September
Delegates will be able to interact with the many science exhibits whilst enjoying drinks and
canaps. This will be followed by a buffet in the visually stunning Atrium. Coach transfers will be
arranged to and from the venue Included in Registration Fee

CLOSING DINNER
The conference will be closed by a Dinner which will take place on the evening of Thursday 15 th
September in the Macintosh Suite of the Hilton Hotel, Glasgow. A drinks reception in the
Ballroom Foyer will be followed by a seated meal

 Included in the full delegate Registration Fee. Exhibitors and Day delegates may purchase
dinner tickets at an additional cost of 80 (ex Vat).
Please contact registration@wdsc2011.org to make a booking.

Dress code for all social events is business casual with the exception of the Closing
Dinner where Lounge Suits should be worn
Technical Tours
A visit to Girvan Distillery (owned by William Grant & Sons) will take place on Monday 12 th
September.
William Grant & Sons distils some of the worlds leading brands of Scotch whisky, including
Glenfiddich, The Balvenie range of handcrafted single malts and Grants blended Scotch.
Its distilled spirits portfolio also includes Hendricks Gin, Sailor Jerry Rum, Monkey Shoulder
Triple Malt Whisky, Tequila Milagro and Reyka Vodka.
The Girvan Distillery site is home to both the Girvan grain distillery and the Ailsa Bay malt
distillery, as well as the production of Hendricks Gin. A new anaerobic plant is also located
within the Girvan Distillery site. The plant receives the effluent from the whisky distillation process
and treats it to produce a bio-gas, which in turn is fed to gas engines that generate electricity and
steam.
Coaches and lunch will be provided.
Exhibition - List Of Exhibitors

LIST OF EXHIBITORS

Agilent Technologies - Table 14

Allen Associates (HPE) Ltd - Table 4
Anatune Ltd - Key Sponsor - Table 30
Anton Paar Ltd - Table 3
Blyth + Blyth - Gold Sponsor - Table BB
Brewing, Food & Beverage Industry Suppliers' Association (BFBi) - Table 23
Briggs of Burton plc - Diamond Sponsor - Table AA
Buhler Grain Logistics - Key Sponsor - Table 24
Canongate Technology Ltd - Table 39
Carling Partnership Limited - Table 22
Clearfleau Limited - Table 2
D.D Williamson Limited - Table 1
Dionex (UK) Ltd - Table 29
Diversey UK Ltd - Table 10
Ethanol Technology Institute - Table CC
Fibre Photonics Ltd - Table 17
Forsyths - Gold Sponsor - Table EE
Frilli Impianti SRL - Silver Sposnor - Table 37

GEA Process Engineering - Table 32

Gerstel - Key Sponsor - Table 31
Hach Lange - Table 35
KHS UK Ltd - Table 15
Lallemand Ethanol Technology - Silver Sponsor - Table DD
Latham International Limited - Table 13
Link 51 (Storage Products) - Table 16
Mauri Products Ltd Key Sponsor - Table 18
Meura (Brewery Equipment) Ltd - Silver Sponsor - Table 21
Neogen Europe Ltd - Table 27
Novozymes A/S - Silver Sponsor - Table 19
Ocean Optics EMEA - Table 33
Ondeo Industrial Solutions Ltd - Silver Sponsor - Table 20
Pall Food and Beverage - Table 9
Partec UK Ltd - Table 6
Praj Industries Limited - Silver Sponsor - Table 38
QuadraChem Laboratories Ltd (QCL) - Table 36
QBE Insurance Group - Key Sponsor - Table 28
Radar Tank Guaging - Table 26

Sethness - Roquette - Key Sponsor - Table 34

Siltbuster Process Solutions Ltd - Table 12
Tatlock & Thomson - Table 7
The University of Nottingham - Table 8
Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies - Key Sponsor - Table 25
Wehrle Umwelt GmBh - Table 11