Want to discover a world of distilling adventure?

You can, when you join What the Cuts! Let distiller Johnny Jeffery, his assistant Captain Cuts, and a family of distilling friends guide you through the magical world of fermentation, rectification, spirits maturation, and so much more!

Who is What the Cuts?

Two dummies, one puppet.

WTC is our attempt to fill a hole in the education landscape. We’ve heard for years about the challenge of training employees in small businesses where they need their staff up to speed ASAP to keep the wheels on the bus.

-Johnny Jeffery, Co-Founder WTC

My entire career in the distilling industry was predicated on the fact that I didn’t understand a damn thing about distilling in general. So I started asking questions. I found out pretty quickly that one of the unifying elements of the distilling community was its willingness to mentor and educate. It's our turn to share that knowledge.

-Brian Christensen, Co-Founder WTC

I'm the comic relief, the quirky personality, a callback to better days when learning was fun and filled us with joy and a sense of wonder.

-Captain Cuts, Still a Puppet




Training Certification

Finishing modules gives students the opportunity to validate their knowledge with tests and quizzes crafted to train you or your team in the processes of distillation. Earn certificates in beginner fundamentals, all the way up to highly advanced distillation engineering.


A Massive Library of Content

Each month What the Cuts adds new video modules, presentations, PDFs, supplemental education materials, and training resources to help you expand your distilling expertise.

Safety and Compliance

What the Cuts may delight you with an educational distilling puppet, but make no mistake that learning how to distill safely is a top priority. From pressure release values to fire prevention, every student should focus on learning how to craft a safe environment.