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JCNJDistiller

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  1. nabtastic, where did you get your inline filter from?
  2. I am, yes The plan is to self-distribute in NJ initially, but I'm considering Park Street for the order fulfillment work I'd need in NYC (and ultimately for when we get big enough in both states that it would be difficult to manage it all by myself). Trying to determine if the actual ease of working with them is worth the cost...
  3. Has anyone used or heard of Park Street? http://www.parkstreet.com/ Apparently they are able to serve as an in-between option that is sort of a hybrid of self-distribution and classic distributorship. They handle all of the delivery/warehousing logistics, paperwork, and back office detail, but the distiller is still responsible for making the sale. They charge a much lower percentage compared to a traditional distributor. Given that the liquor brands still need to foot their own marketing budget and maintain account contact because traditional distributors DGAF about the little guys, this option seems like a great alternative. Thoughts?
  4. Coop, how did you set yours up and about how much did it cost? We're looking for an inexpensive alternative to buying a blower/washer for a few K. Cheers
  5. Good luck!! Would definitely be curious if your engineer has any creative ideas (or if the regulations have any flexibility). Will post here as well if I'm able to suss anything out with my architect and contractor as we talk to the local officials.
  6. Hi all, Does anyone have experience in dealing with flood elevations for their distillery? I'm being told by local authorities that all of my equipment needs to be raised off the ground because my building is below flood levels. It's a difference of about 10 feet, which just doesn't seem feasible to build a platform that high for my still and boiler. Any advice/help would be greatly appreciated.
  7. How detailed does the formula have to be for barrel aged gins? Does anyone have an approved formula example that they'd be willing to share?
  8. Does anyone have a formal write-up of their quality control procedures?
  9. Hi there!

    I read one of your posts from a while back about the production procedures that you submitted as part of your application to the TTB.  I'm just about to apply for my own DSP approval and was wondering if you could share your own procedures as a guide, or any info you might be able to provide on the level of detail -- it would be really helpful.

    Thanks in advance!

    Bob Hagemann, Corgi Spirits

  10. I've heard the same thing. And especially if anyone is planning on selling internationally, I'm told GS1 is usually the only way to go (but I'm not sure how accurate that advice is)
  11. Sorry for the newbie question, but how are you ordering your cases? Are you getting them separately from a vendor and then tossing the cases in which the bottles are shipped to you? Any specific types of info other than barcode and the specific product that you need to include on there?
  12. Also curious about this. Have you gotten any responses?
  13. Hi all, Does anyone know regulations around guests bringing pets (specifically dogs) into tasting rooms? I'd like to make my tasting room dog-friendly, as it goes with my brand, but I'm not sure on what the health code regs are around that. We have other bars in the area in NJ that are open to dogs, so figure it's worth asking. Thanks!
  14. Thanks for the replies, both. I did some more asking around, and it does sound like the estimate is about what I should expect in this area. This guy has also done a distillery before, so I think it's worth it to pay for his expertise. Happy distilling!
  15. Hi all, I've been working tirelessly to try to find a location for my distillery in northern NJ and have finally found something that I think will be great. The architect whom I've been speaking to (who was recommended to me by my contractor), is quoting me $10K for the work, and I'm uncomfortable with how high that seems. Do any of you know of architects in NJ who have worked on, or are at least familiar with, distilleries in the past? Would love to be able to chat with them and get some other quotes to compare. And for those of you not in NJ, can you share how much you paid your architects for their services?
  16. Hi all, I've reached out to a bunch of financing companies at this point now and haven't had much luck in getting the loan support I need to get my business up and running. I have talked to GE Capital, Brewery Finance, and a few local banks, but they all require that I have been in business for at least a year in order to be willing to provide a loan. Do any of you have experience in working with lenders in the early stages of your business and can you offer any advice? I've already gone to friends and family and am looking for loans to cover the rest of my start-up needs. Thanks!
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