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  1. That does help, thank you. So if I were getting product already bottled, I would need a wholesaler license - but if I live in a control state, the only establishment I could sell to would be the liquor division? If I were buying bulk and bottling in my building - besides bottling and transfer equipment - what kinds of things would I need to get my basic application approved (at federal level) for a DSP? Would one storage room for the bulk, one room for bottling and labeling, and one room for storage of bottled product be sufficient as far as "layout" goes? Obviously I would need locks on the 3 spaces and maybe signs? Also, sprinklers? And Insurance? On which room? Sorry for so many stupid questions. I've been reading the regs a little bit at a time and not moving on until I fully understand and I haven't quite gotten through them yet. Some clarity would be nice
  2. This is very sound advice I think. So I have a question for you; what were the requirements for you to open (starting with the most costly) taking into consideration that you started without distilling equipment? I know it's in the regs and I'm reading more and more all the time - but I'm sure you know how confusing they can get. That's why I only read a bit at a time and only move on when I fully understand.
  3. So I have a question about contract distilling. What kind of permit/license does one need in order for someone else to produce their product. Wholesaler permit? What kind of equipment would be at the operating location - basically a warehouse right? Then, it's the operators job to get the product to distributors right?
  4. Well, I think that's a great idea - though I live in a town of about 500 people. Nearest distillery is in another state and is 4 hours away. Also, on the plus side - I own the building. It has sprinklers and I once rented it to a winery - which I know is different but they have all sorts of barriers and "bond" spaces and "warehouse" spaces fenced off (all of which are still in place). I'm sure it's lame. I agree with you. My question referred to saving money on "startup costs" to get open and selling product while you build your "distillery". I'm not saying that there will never be 100K into it. I'm trying to think of the cheapest way for me to start. Starting this way could also have the added benefit of figuring out the taxes and taking care of all the accounting an reporting stuff - then I wouldn't have to figure out that while spending my time distilling. Once I've got it figured out I can build the still. Did I mention that I agree it's lame? Thats awesome!!
  5. How do I get prices on some of the bottles that are pictured on your website?
  6. So let me get this straight...you take your GNS, filter, dilute to 80 proof, add invert sugar to ratio and then bottle?
  7. If a person was just diluting GNS down to 80 proof and filtering, would they need a still? I only ask because I see everywhere that people are saying that they can't start for less than 100K. Wouldn't this significantly reduce the equipment costs? Why not start with that and once you've made a little money - upgrade to a still? Forgive my naivety. What kind of expenses would a person have besides rent, utilities, fees and licensing, product, etc.?
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