bluestar Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 When we joined the forum and introduced ourselves here over a year ago, we were working on setting up Blue Star Distillery in Michigan. Along the way, we had the opportunity and strong local support to set up Quincy Street Distillery in Riverside, Illinois. We just wanted to announce that Quincy Street Distillery received its DSP basic permit today! Those interested might like to know we used the TTB's electronic submission system Permits Online, submitting our application on December 23, 2011. So it took us just over two months. We appreciate all the assistance and guidance we received from many of the knowledgable staff at the TTB. We hope to have construction and still installation complete in a couple of weeks, and a refreshed web site in April. Meanwhile, you can watch our progress on Facebook. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Congratulations! I think we met at Steve's class in Indiana last fall. Hopefully we aren't too far behind you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestar Posted March 2, 2012 Author Share Posted March 2, 2012 Yes, indeed! Have you already submitted your application to the TTB? If so, did you use Permits Online? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 No, not yet. Hopefully in the next couple of weeks. I am going to try the online application. Again, congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristian Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gedrick Distilling Company Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Many congratulations Bluestar...great job and good luck. What was behind the decision to open in two locations. What kind of synergies and market advantage do you think you can get? (If you don't mind me asking). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pressure9pa Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestar Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 OK, an update: It took over 6 months, but we today we received our Illinois state manufacturer's craft distiller license. This turned out to be the most challenging of the licenses to obtain, requiring us to have the DSP, first COLAs, identified distributor, physical plant inspection, etc., all completed in order to receive this license. Those in Illinois should take heed, others may find similar challenges with their state license requirements. We also have received our local liquor license. So, we are legal to manufacture spirits at Quincy Street Distillery, and will begin including our Water Tower White Lightning unaged Illinois corn whiskey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewnspirits Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Congrats Bluestar!! Hope we're not too far behind ya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladhatter Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Sounds like the on line way has many merits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestar Posted February 2, 2013 Author Share Posted February 2, 2013 Quincy Street Distillery is pleased to announce that we have started distribution of our products in Illinois, and will be distributed by Midwest Wine & Spirits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmidaboot Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Great news!! Now get to work!! LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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