I think your name should be changed to Amazing Dave. Very deep and informative. The part is liked the best is
"I'll not make a long comment here"
So the takeaway is : When withdrawing from bond (for tax purposes) like bottling, you must have an accurate scale per TTB guidelines
For other tanks, you can get away with sight glasses
- low wine receiver : filled from wash still, feeds the spirits still
- feints receiver : filled from spirits still, feeds the next batch of spirits still
- intermediate spirits receiver : filled from spirits still, feeds the spirits receiver
- spirits receiver : filled from intermediate spirits receiver, fills the barrels