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If you’re on the forums looking for equipment for your new DSP, the reality is that you are probably about 1 year away from actually making any spirits. To go on the market with an aged product, you are still two to four years away even if everything works perfectly the day you open (it always does right?). Now, you could try to purchase some “quick aged” or commodity bourbon and pass it off as your own “blend” for a few years, but consumers are getting more savvy about this practice every day. Also, the quick aged really hasn’t gone beyond the “pencil shaving” stage What if you could make your own spirits in our facility under a production contract, gain valuable production experience, and put the product into your own custom cooperage with your logo on it? When you open your DSP, your barrels get transferred into your bond and you’ll have saved one to three years of delay in getting your business off the ground. You can even test mashbills and cuts to eliminate lost batches when you move into your new facility. Send me a message and I’ll help you explore the only real way to start your craft brand and retain the authenticity consumers demand for top shelf spirits.
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Distiller: Blackwater Distillery Blackwater Distillery has already made a name for itself as a producer of innovate and award-winning gins. Now we are moving to a new home and starting the production of Irish Whisky and that’s where you come in. The role Blackwater Distillery is seeking a suitably qualified distiller as we expand into the production of Irish whisky. Our new micro-distillery is due to open in September so the post is available with immediate effect. Working with our Creative Director Peter Mulryan, this position is focused solely on the production of Irish whiskey both malt and Irish Pot Still. We are not just looking to produce one or two types of spirit, but rather a whole range of pot still products. We therefore need someone with a huge amount of enthusiasm and energy, but with a real grasp of the brewing process as we will use a lot lesser-used grains. The position is based in Ballyduff, West Waterford (near Lismore); so it’s off the beaten path. It is critical that applicants have all appropriate qualifications and is fully expert in all aspects of the brewing and distilling process, stock control, quality assurance and health and safety issues. Job Description Distiller Blackwater Distillery This is a senior position and involves a wide-range of responsibilities including brewing, distilling, holiday cover for gin production, quality control, product testing and sourcing raw materials. They will also be required to interact with trade, press, and members of the public both in the facility and at trade shows. Responsibilities of the Distiller · Manage day-to-day operations of whisky production Scheduling and production including including help with the sourcing of raw materials, malting, fermentation, and distillation. · Designing a comprehensive sampling and recording programme They must create a program which samples and records the quality of the product produced and ensures the quality standard is maintained at all times · Maintain process logs Each phase of the distillation process must be logged and detailed records should be kept to ensure Revenue compliance and that the product meets quality guidelines laid out in the associated GIs · Brand promotion As requested by management, the Distiller will engage with customers/tour participants, the media, other distilleries and wholesalers to promote the distillery and its products. · Maintain hygiene and safety standards The Distiller must ensure care is taken throughout the distillation process to maintain the highest levels of hygiene and safety. · Education The Distiller will have the appropriate academic qualification in brewing and distilling. Key Skills Some of the key skills which they will use on a regular basis include: · Advanced knowledge of all process involved with brewing and distillation · Well-developed sensory skills for tasting and evaluating spirits · Strong scientific knowledge · Dynamic, energetic and solution orientated · Managerial skills · Excellent communication skills and public speaking skills · Must be very methodical, logical and detail orientated · Quality control skills · Strong computer and mathematical skills Working environment · Lifting 25kg, carrying, pushing, pulling & climbing, bend, kneel, reach and fine manipulation · Processing / loud noise · Fluctuating temperatures · Fast paced, meticulous work on a daily basis · Deadline pressures during day to day operations Contract: Full Time, one-year contract (3 month probation) Salary: Competitive Salary Location: Ballyduff, West Waterford, Ireland Closing Date: 31st July 2018 17:00 hrs To apply for this position please send your cover letter and CV to hello@blackwaterdistillery.ie No post thanks.
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I would like to notify you of new opportunities we have opening up here at Grand Traverse Distillery in terms of whiskey production. Located in Traverse City we have been distilling Michigan grown grains since January of 2007. Starting with rye vodka we then expanded the line to include a variety of vodka products, whiskey, gin and rum. The past four years we have invested heavily in whiskey production, (100% straight rye whiskey and bourbon). Our Ole George 100% Straight Rye Whiskey is all rye, no corn or malted barley in the mash bill and has been awarded many top metals and best of category several years at the annual ADI meeting. Our current operation can supply all our clear spirit needs and we can put up around 200 53-gallon barrels of whiskey per year. In 2018 we have a new 2,500L whiskey still coming in from Holstein. This still can increase our production of whiskey well beyond our needs at this time and if we pick up five more fermentation tanks we would be able to distill around 600 53-gallon barrels per year. We have local farms that can supply our current and future grain requirements and with a local malting house only three miles from our distillery malted barley and malted rye needs are taken care of. What’s the bottom line? In 2018 and into the near future we have excess capacity for whiskey production. Are there distilleries that would be interested in contract whiskey distillation? If so let’s talk and see if we can help you increase your craft whiskey inventories. Just last fall we acquired an additional 5,000sf of barrel storage. Currently, we are aging over 650 barrels of whiskey and have room to age your spirit. If you choose we can also help your operation with aged product along with custom whiskey production. The advantage in doing this is you can have today the same spirit that in going into your new barrels. You are welcome to develop your own mash bill. Please contact me if you are interested in discussing possibilities. Kent Rabish KR@GrandTraverseDistillery.com
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Approximately 670 Wine gallons at 93 proof 3yr Canadian whiskey for sale (approx. 620pg). Will be offered in 275wg IBC totes FOB ferndale WA 98248. This was for a private label client that is no longer with us and we would like to free up space. looking for $5.00 per proof gallon or best offer. Can send samples to DSPs as well. Thank you Jesse 1.360.929.4441 jesseparker@distillersway.com
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Hello all, I've been happily distilling on grain for a year now on a 500 gallon vendome +agitator, 4-plate (bubblecap) column +deph, and condenser without much issue. Typical procedure is to run once through our column at low steam (finished) or occasionally stripping straight through the condenser at high steam (low wines). Yesterday was the first time I've had a 100% rye mash for distillation (2:1 grain:water); my thought was to make it in the spirit of old pot still distillations; stripping through condenser to low wines then running once through the column with trays open only using the deph to compress heads and tails. Not only did I get my low wines but now my lines have what I assume are flakes of rye throughout. Is this a common issue with rye mash distillations? My next thought was to cip and then run the low and slow method through the column to finish but I don't want to deposit a load of rye inside there. I would be very thankful for any advice from others whom make rye whiskey. Thank You
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Hey Everyone, I recently started Good Spirits Consulting LLC in order to help distilleries nationwide. Specializing in just about anything under a distillery's roof, we're eager to help. Check out our website for more info (web address below). Get in touch with us and tell us how we can help. Cheers! Jordan Stielow www.GoodSpirits.rocks
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I was checking to see on what temperature to mash the corn? I have seen multiple articles and many different temperatures to Mash. Anywhere from 212-155. Any thoughts?
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I have a distilling efficiency question - although our ferments are going well, and according to our calculations our mash should be about 6.5%, we are only get 3.5 gallons of alcohol out of the still, including heads, hearts, and tails, of the available 6.5 gallons. Let me show you the details. Corn Whiskey Original Gravity - 1.065 Final Gravity - 1.015 Our calculator tells us our starting abv is 6.56%. When we run we get about 6 gallons of 100 proof (heads and tails) and if we run out the tails to the end we get about 1.5 gallons of 60 proof tails. By my calculation we are only getting about 3.5 gallons of our original 6.5 gallons out of the still? We are using a 100 gallon column still, distilling on the grain, and agitating the whole time. What can we be doing better?
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Hello, I have some extra barrels floating around I'd like to get rid of. All of them are 53 gallons. 8- Rye 2 years old as of November 2017 asking $2750 (95% rye/ 5%malted barley) 13 - barrels Bourbon will be 2 years old Feb-24-2018 asking $2500 (60%corn/36%rye / 4%malted barley) Asking for prices shown or best offer for multi barrels. Please call 515-559-4879 thanks: Joseph D. Joseph@coppercross.com
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We're having a bit of internal debate as to the benefits of using bump air to create large displacement bubbles in the spirit holding tank versus impeller blades. The tanks are 4,000L and conical. The theory is that the 'air' plate will thoroughly agitate any sediments are dense adjuncts (we also produce liqueurs, vodka, etc.). The science is that you are not introducing more air than, say, blasting the spirit through a a pump at 40PSI to the filling machine. Certain parties believe this method will deteriorate the whiskey so I'm calling on anyone with pros or cons to this method. Otherwise we'll have a different problem with the impeller blades not circulating the liquid in the tank's bottom. Thanks so much!
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We have a hardly used (used 10x) fully functioning Hillbilly 26-gallon turnkey potstill and column with HS5500; https://www.hillbillystills.com/product/turn-key-distillery-with-hs5500/ Extra Plates https://www.hillbillystills.com/product/add-a-plate-2-plate-section-for-hillbilly-flute-only/ Gin Basket $350 https://www.hillbillystills.com/product/gin-basket-add-on-new-and-improved/ Various Connectors https://www.hillbillystills.com/product-category/distilling-equipment-accessories/stainless-fittings/ Filtration system gravity fed https://www.hillbillystills.com/product/carbon-filter-with-storage-bottling-can/ Stand https://www.hillbillystills.com/product/boiler-stand-for-26-gallon-boiler/ TOTAL PAID $5.1k, its yours for $4.5k + Shipping from, Los Angeles.
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Hi, We are a group of guys who have been talking about starting our own Nordic craft distillery in Texas. The Burbon scene is quite mature down here and apart from a few vodka distilleries there is not a whole lot more different craft distilleries around. Myself being originally from Sweden I believe there are some great new spirits I would like to bring to the US such as Schnapps, mulled Wine and nordic style single malt whiskeys. We are currently in the very early steps to build a business case and I wanted to join here to read more about what other have done and hopefully be a part of this community. we are planning on running a wide style of products but are looking for a Islay style pot still set up with a hybrid column reroute in order to also do high end vodka based products. starting small for us is key. please feel free to recommend any equipment suppliers you guys recommend as well as TTB lawyers in the North Texas region. looking forward to learn more on here /J
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All, I am reaching out to anyone who in interested in purchasing bulk Bourbon 2 to 4 years old as well as anyone who would like us to create your own mash bill to lay down. Please email me if interested in learning more and if you have any questions. jph@heintzglobal.com -
Thank you for reading! A couple of guys in the wine and spirits industry starting to put the nuts and bolts of a NH distillery together. Looking for distillers/people who know how to distill whiskey, vodka, etc local to NH. Someone who may want to have a conversation or two and see if there is a mutual industry. We possess the skills to move the product, just not the skills to produce it. Thanks for reading!
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Well, I always like to know who I’m dealing with so here is a bit about us. I grew as a military brat; Dad was in the US Air Force. I grew up mostly in Northern California and received a degree in Biology and Biochemistry in San Diego, before getting a PhD in Molecular Genetics from Notre Dame (Go Irish!! Sorry, we’re programmed to do that). After that I moved to Northern Sweden for my post-doc, spent 8 years there and met the communist (my wife). Olga, my partner in crime, grew up in the Soviet Union. After Umeå we moved to Aberdeen and lived in Scotland for 4 years. The communist wasn’t happy there so we moved back to Sweden, Stockholm to be exact. I am currently an Associate Professor in Neuroscience at Uppsala University. My only claim to fame, I’ve gotten quite drunk with two different Nobel Prize winners. WIth Ängarna (the Meadows in Swedish) Destilleri (distillery, but I guess you figured that out) our goal is to make fantasitc American-style whiskey. We really believe that the Stockholm region is a great place to make whiskey. We have cold humid winters and warm dry summers. Had the local water evaluated, and it is perfect for making whiskey - No iron, high calcium. It is similar to Kentucky, though admittedly the calcium levels are lower. The water is also very clean, as is the air. We have fantastic grains in Sweden, high starch corn and high lignin rye (spicy). We will even get our malted barley from Sweden. Sweden grows excellent barley. We are currently in the process of fund raising and looking for head disitller. Happy to join the ADI forum!!
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Templeton Rye is looking for a Production Shift Lead with at least 5 years of production experience, 3 of which have ideally been in fermentation and distillation. This position will work out of the new Templeton Rye distillery in Templeton, IA. The Production Shift Lead will oversee and operate all equipment from grain receiving through milling, fermentation, distillation and final product approval tanks. The Production shift lead will mentor and help train the other crew on their shift. This position requires a 12 hour shift schedule that will rotate to include days and nights. The Production Shift Lead will report to the Production Manager. Interested? Email me at alexfigge@youngsmarket.com DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: · Oversees the receiving and offloading of grain (trucks and supersacks) · Reviews fermentation schedule and will drain, clean, fill (set) fermenters as required. · Oversees the movement of fermenters to the beerwell · Reviews the distillation schedule and starts-up, distills, shuts-down and cleans as necessary. · Tests final product for proof · Verifies final product proof before transferring to Storage · Train and mentor other personnel on their shift · Operates and oversees all utility equipment including boilers, compressed air, RO water, water softeners, process water and CIP systems. · Oversees plant sanitation and food safety for the crew · Participate in community events · Troubleshoot equipment issues as needed · May perform additional duties assigned REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: · Secondary education in a manufacturing degree and 3+ years of production experience or high school education (or GED) with 5+ years of production experience. · Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot process equipment · Communication Skills – ability to openly communicate with co-workers and management · Mechanical Skills – can troubleshoot process issues, perform minor repairs and adjustments of equipment as needed · Reasoning Ability – employee can apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form · Integrity – Can hold themselves and others to the companies and own values. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: · 3+ years fermentation experience · 3+ years distillation experience · 3+ years training/mentoring experience · Strong math skills to perform proof/dilution calculations
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This role has been filled! Got a lot of awesome reach-outs from this posting. I'm going to post our Lab Manager role here to share with all of you as well. Cheers! Templeton Rye Whiskey is opening a new distillery in Templeton, Iowa. We are looking for a Production Manager to join our team! If you're interested, email me at alexfigge@youngsmarket.com. Here are the specs: Templeton Rye is looking for a Production Manager with an Engineering or secondary education degree and at least 2 years of experience overseeing production in a similar role. The Production Manager is to plan, organize and control production to ensure that distilled spirits are being produced efficiently, on time and of acceptable quality. The Production Manager will report to the Operations Manager and oversee the whiskey production which includes grain receiving, cooking, fermentation, distillation and proofing. The Production Manager will also oversee Utilities (Boilers, Soft Water, RO water, compressed air, CIP and stillage treatment plant). DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: · Manages inventories of all raw goods needed for the production of spirits. · Receiving and offloading of grain (trucks and super sacks) · Schedule all milling, cooking, fermentation and distillation processes · Manage distillate inventories (tanks, barrels and in process) · Participate in quality panels · Oversee the utility systems including boilers, RO water, softeners and compressed air · Train employees on the process and required safety training · Oversee plant sanitation and food safety · Participate in community events · Troubleshoot equipment issues as needed · May perform additional duties assigned REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: · Engineering degree (process related field) or secondary education degree and at least 2 years of service in a similar role. · Communication Skills – ability to openly communicate with co-workers and management · Mechanical Skills – can perform minor repairs and adjustments of equipment as needed · Critical Thinking Ability – employee can perform moderate to difficult calculations to confidently carry out job expectations to meet the needs of the business · Integrity – Can hold themselves and others to the companies and own values. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: · 3+ years fermentation experience · 3+ years distillation experience · 5+ years supervisory experience · Experience with controls including tuning & troubleshooting · Demonstrated ability to lead a team
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Limited Seats Left! The 2018 Craft Malt Conference will take place February 3rd and 4th, 2018, in Asheville, North Carolina at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College. Registration is $400 for Craft Maltsters Guild members and $450 for non-members. Registration fee includes access to all workshops, meals, and beer. Register here. Registration is limited to 125 attendees. Educational Sessions Include: Choosing the best malting equipment for your needs Learning how to properly handle and store your raw materials Accounting for distillers Developing effective marketing and social media plans New and developing agronomy and seed research in the Mid-Atlantic The science of distilling and whiskey sensory techniques Distiller requirements for craft malt Malt sensory techniques Visit http://craftmalting.com/2018-craft-malt-conference/ for more information and to register
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Brewer, Cellarman, & Packaging Specialist Witherspoon Distillery - Lewisville, TX The ideal candidate should possess the following profile: Passion for craft whiskey Commercial experience with beer/whiskey brewing, fermentation, CIP, filtration, bottling line technology and operations Understanding of quality controls, assurance measures for beverage packaging and quality control certification Experience with warehousing operations, including forklift operating experience Organized with a meticulous attention to detail Skilled multi-tasker with ability to manage multiple moving parts simultaneously Understanding of packaging procurement and inventory management best practices Ability to train and manage all bottling operations volunteers / workers / contractors 21+ Main responsibilities: Manage all packaging/processing operations for the Distillery in alignment with state and federal regulatory requirements and industry best practices Assist Brewer/Distillers with mash/fermentation/distillation operations Optimize warehouse storage capacity and organization Meet Quality Controls and improve Quality Assurance measures through TQM best practices Manage packaging supplies procurement and storage to ensure material continuity and lower procurement cost What Witherspoon Distillery can offer you: An opportunity to work in a fun and fast-growing team within the distilled spirits industry Direct interaction with hundreds of guests per week The chance to help build a brand one fan at a time Fantastic career development potential, paid time off and available benefits The chance to join a driven and enthusiastic environment with amazing team spirit Job Type: Full-time
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I use pot still to make distillation . Head finished 83%, hearts 79% end. How could you get lower degree than I collected by using flute still. I dont get it, could you answer me... My Calculation cuts: %14 head, %65 hearts ex:7:25 chapter: Thanks...
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Hollow Spirits is a new distillery opening in Albuquerque, New Mexico, early 2018. We are looking for someone who is as excited and as motivated as we are to build a lasting name and quality spirits from the ground up. The ideal person for this position is a skilled distiller who knows their way around fermentation; someone who can see a quality product through from sourcing all the way to bottling; who has an intuitive understanding of the processes involved in and the chemistry behind brewing and/or distilling. The work is hard and there is a lot of it, but at the end of the day it is very rewarding and you will have something to show for it. You will have created something truly unique. If you have the knowledge and the skill, and if this level of responsibility and creative freedom appeals to you, we would like to work with you. Minimum of three years experience distilling and/or brewing. Job Responsibilities · Prepare and manage mashing, fermentation, distillation, barreling, processing, bottling, and shipping processes · Performing regular testing throughout fermentation and distilling process to determine necessary information in producing a quality product. · Cleaning of all tanks by rinsing after cooking or fermentation is complete. · Maintaining a high level of housekeeping within the assigned area and other surrounding areas · Production forecasting and planning · Able to efficiently direct the work of others towards production goals · Materials sourcing and storage · Establishing efficient bottling and packaging procedures · Strong organization and record keeping skills · Maintain recordkeeping related to all filings with the Tax & Trade Bureau (TTB), OSHA, EPA, FDA & DOT agencies · Is able to represent Hollow Spirits well in public and at events · Learns from mistakes and constantly improves as an aptitude with mechanical devices, tools, and equipment Physical responsibilities · Must be able to stand for the duration of a shift as well as routinely lift up to 75 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks regularly · Position requires use of hands to perform fine manipulation of glass and mechanical equipment · Be able to Identify inconsistencies in color, clarity, smell and taste · Safely handle mildly hazardous materials (primarily for cleaning) and responsibly operate complex machinery Must be willing to relocate to Albuquerque, New Mexico. Please Contact Us Frank@hollowspirits.com
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I know a lot of us distill beer from a local brewer that is either custom brewed or more likely something old or off that they need to destroy. So I submit a COLA for said whiskey and get told you need a Formula. Submit formula and it is approved as "spirits specialty" (can't call it whiskey). Any comments regarding hopped whiskeys? PM me if necessary. Thanks, Greg
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Hello from Portland, OR! We are NaCa Fermentation, a company working to make fermentation better. We use encapsulation to make any yeast strain work better. Fermentation can be tricky, we can help you make it more efficient. We are happy to be part of the forum and look forward to talking fermentation! Our website is: nacaferm.com Cheers!
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APPLY Summary: The Minden Flour Milling Company building, a National Registered Historic Place, will be converted into a craft distillery named Bently Heritage. The new distillery will be one of the first operating in the state of Nevada since Assembly Bill 153 was passed earlier this year, allowing local distilleries to operate. This puts Bently Heritage in notable company with fellow Silver State artisans as well as landing Minden at the forefront of a burgeoning new industry. Bently Heritage will live up to its name by reintroducing the best traditions of the Old West, while embracing New West values such as sustainability and premium quality. The Assistant Distiller is responsible for assisting in the development the Bently Heritage collection by creating and developing various craft spirits, planning, executing distillation operations, overseeing production, managing inventory, and compliance. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Run the day-to-day production. Keep the production schedule on line with the orders and distribution schedules. Maintain all equipment owned and/ or operated by the company. Clean and rinse equipment used for the production of spirits. Assist in all aspects of production, including milling grain, mashing, fermenting, and distilling spirits, as well as bottling, labeling and packaging spirits. Conduct lab analysis; cataloging of samples; track compliance data for all distilled spirits produced on site. Filling, weighing, gauging and placement of barrels, as well as labeling barrelheads with serial numbers and other identifying information. Order supplies, material, and equipment relevant to operations of production and within budget. Take, record, monitor and control all inventory per TTB laws and regulations. Provide a production inventory by the 10th of each month to be used for submission of monthly tax reports to the TTB. Education and/or Experience: Required to be at least 21 years of age Bachelor's degree, preferably in chemistry or a related field 1-3 years professional brewing experience; must include operation of brew house Strong mechanical background a plus Proven ability to work with little to no supervision and be able to follow directions. Valid driver’s license with ability to meet company’s insurance requirements What you'll love about working here: You'll be a key player in one of the first distilleries in the State of Nevada. We're a paperless office, so you get your own iPhone and iPad. You'll work on a top of the line computer. We promote coaching, teaching and learning. You'll expand your knowledge quickly in an open environment. Bently Enterprises offers a compensation package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, gym membership, 401(k) and competitive salary. To learn more about the Bently family of companies, please visit the Bently Enterprises website. APPLY
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Hello, I'm from Australia and currently in the process of starting my own distillery. I plan on initially making Vodka and Gin as I do not have the capital to purchase and store barrels to make Whiskey. I was recently contacted by a friend of mine in Asia who would like me to whiskey for him. He would import it into his country and bottle and label it under his own brand. I told him that in Australia whiskey must be aged in a wood barrel for a minimum of 2 years. He told me that these rules do not apply in his country and whiskey aged for a couple of months on oak chips would suffice. In Australia the law states that: Excise Act 1901 For Australian manufactured goods, the Excise Act 1901 as amended by “The Excise Laws Amendment (Fuel Tax Reform and Other Measures) Act 2006” stipulates: “Section 77FI - Delivery from CEO’s control of brandy, whisky or rum (1) Brandy, whisky or rum manufactured in Australia must not be delivered from the CEO’s control unless it has been matured by storage in wood for at least 2 years. Does anyone have any experience with exporting or selling whiskey aged on oak chips for less than 2 years? Is there any way to get around this law?
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