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  1. I have 21 pallets - bulk clear glass - for sale. Pallets are wrapped. Bottle mimics a Tennessee 750ml bartop. info@taconicdistillery.com 750ml Liffy Bottle (18.5mm Bore).pdf
  2. Position Summary: This position performs, monitors, and documents batch process operations from mashing and fermenting of raw materials through the distillation and barreling of spirits. Distillery Operations: Prepares and batches raw materials including weighing, mixing and the processing of all ingredients within a very specific order, quantity, and time. Operates and maintains the mashing and fermenting processes equipment required for grain transfer, milling, mashing, cooling, yeast handling, fermenting, and liquid transfers. Operates and maintains the distillation unit, takes samples at specific times and temperatures to measure for spirit quality and production throughput. Continually monitors all stages of the process, especially critical time and temperature requirements. Continually monitors and adjusts working parameters of equipment to ensure proper operation and timely turnaround. Performs cutting of finished spirit by processing through measured stages to achieve finished quality targets. Fills barrels with spirit, transfers to storage areas and documents barrel inventories. Performs CIP operations on tanks, lines, heat exchangers, and other equipment while following all appropriate quality, PPE and safety procedures. Supports the production reporting processes, raw material usage, and inventory accuracy. Supports receiving materials, and unloading trucks using a forklift. At times assists with whiskey processing activities to support bottling operations. Overall Responsibilities: Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others. Responsible for informing Manager of any existing safety issue, process deviation, product loss, unplanned outage or unexpected environmental discharge. Maintains a high regard for the quality of the product produced and the work performed. Responsible for accurate documentation and recording throughout the production process. Responsible for the maintenance of all tanks, pumps, valves and other process equipment in assigned area. Maintains sanitation in area of responsibility and follows all SOP’s and GMPs to the letter. Able to safely operate a fork truck for unloading and staging materials. Performs all other duties as assigned or required by the Production Manager. Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting over 55 lbs. Ability to frequently reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, and crouch. Ability to stand for long periods Qualifications: Minimum High School diploma, College degree in Sciences or Industrial Technology is highly preferred. 1-3 years production brewing/distilling/wine making experience highly preferred. Background in biochemistry and/or lab experience highly preferred Production maintenance background, knowledge of equipment operation and reliability. Strong mechanical ability with problem solving/troubleshooting skills. Good organizational skills, ability to multi-task and provide accurate documentation. Ability to follow direction, work independently and be a team player supporting business operations. Proper use of PPE and safe chemical handling knowledge is required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: This position requires above average verbal and written communication skills, math and science skills. Candidate must have a working knowledge of production operations, have solid organization skills and be detail oriented. Must be completely familiar with appropriate safety procedures such as PPE use, confined space entry and hazard communications requirements. A strong mechanical background is preferred, be goal and objective oriented, and be able to work cohesively as a team. Must be able to work effectively with all levels of staff. Typical Working Environment: This position works entirely in a production environment. Rotational shift work is required and willingness to work weekends when requested. Noise, dust, and variable temperature and use of production chemicals are also typical in this work environment. May be required to work and direct in confined spaces. Contact: info@taconicdistillery.com
  3. Taconic Distillery (www.taconicdistillery.com) is a purveyor of fine spirits located in Stanfordville, New York in the scenic Hudson Valley. Our bourbon and rye whiskies are distilled from grains grown in New York and we have been in operation since 2013. Taconic is currently distributed in 12 states and has an on-site tasting room, expansive patio, fire pit and picnic area that are open on Saturdays year-round. Our awards include San Francisco Spirits – Gold & Silver medals, Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible – Multiple 90 plus ratings, Maxim Magazine – Best Bourbon, Hudson Valley Magazine - Best New Bourbon, Culinary Institute of America – Official Bourbon of the annual Beefsteak event. We are seeking an experienced distiller to run our recently installed Vendome continuous column still. We require an energetic and focused individual who is experienced in fermentation and distillation. This person will oversee a quality product through raw material sourcing all the way to bottling and packaging. A proven understanding of basic chemistry and the processes involved distilling; as well as a good set of basic computational skills are necessary. The ideal person has a history of success as a skilled distiller with the experience to deliver world-class spirits and the creativity to experiment with new ideas and products. The ability to work independently and manage significant responsibility are essential. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Perform every aspect of production including, milling, mashing, fermenting, distilling, tasting, barreling, proofing, and bottling Evaluate and monitor spirits produced and raw materials involved in distilling Perform regular testing throughout fermentation and distilling process to determine necessary information in producing a quality product Complete lab testing and quality control procedures focusing on continuous improvement Control all ordering and materials inventory to produce and control cost of goods or COGS. Manage raw ingredients inventories, schedule deliveries, and forecast production needs Supervise cleanliness and sanitation procedures for all distillery operations and equipment including compliance with CIP (Clean-In-Place) standards. Provide oversight of all distillery personnel and operations. Create and manage all record keeping in spreadsheets or any other required spirits programs suited for distillery. Clean all tanks by rinsing after cooking or fermentation is complete. Maintain record keeping related to all filings Perform all warehousing activities related to shipping and receiving, including fork lift operation, maintaining detailed records of inspections of incoming and outgoing goods Ensure safety and cleanliness of all operations Must be at least 21 years of age with clean, valid driver’s license Physical responsibilities Must be able to stand for the duration of a shift as well as routinely lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks regularly Position requires use of hands to perform fine manipulation of glass and mechanical equipment Ability to identify inconsistencies in color, clarity, smell and taste Safely handle mildly hazardous materials (primarily for cleaning) and responsibly operate complex machinery Please send resume to info@taconicdistillery.com
  4. Investment group looking to sell its MGP rye barrels. 10 barrel minimum. MGP Rye (95% rye mash bill) Fill dates: March ‘15 - $2,600 Contact. - pjc@longroadllc.com
  5. Salesperson wanted. Fast growing NY distillery selling aged brown spirits - bourbon & rye. Travel to New England and Mid Atlantic states. Others to follow. Would includes tastings and events. Have production facility, tasting room, retail space, outdoor patio etc. Salary of $25K plus commission schedule. Resume and references needed. Contact pjc@taconicdistillery.com
  6. A. The system was designed for around 200 gallons per hour of feed at around 10% alcohol. I do not think it is all that important how much alcohol is in the wash, but the feed rate can be probably a low of 100 to maybe a high of 250-300. At a 200 gallon-per-hour feed rate, that would be slightly over three gallons a minute going in. The product passes through a pipe in a pipe heat exchanger where it would be heated up from the fermentation temperature to approximately 150°F entering the top of the beer column. I would recommend you set the pipe in a pipe heat exchanger horizontal rather than vertical. In the event you shut it down without completely emptying it, you will not plug it up in the bottom elbows. B. The steam addition to the unit would be around 300 pounds per hour, the equivalent of about 10 horsepower of steam. A 22 horse power boiler unit that would run at about eight to 10 usage with plenty of steam for mashing. This steam should heat the bottom of the column to approximately 215-217°F, and I would have a dial thermometer at the bottom or a couple of plates up from the bottom of this column to validate that temperature for good viewing from ground level. You will also run about three psig in the bottom of the beer column when all of the trays are adequately filled. The steam can be controlled with a control valve to temperature at the bottom of the column or manually run with a hand-operated steam globe valve. If you are feeding the column with a positive displacement pump of some kind, like a Tuthill or something along those lines, you can also run the steam in manual and the column will be fairly stable. C. The 200 gallons an hour input, minus the ethanol boiled out, plus the direct inject steam condensate will result in approximately 200 gallons an hour out the bottom of the beer column. This product will be approximately 215°F, and when it cross-flows with the beer going in, it will be cooled down to somewhere around 150°F. Again, I would recommend a small lobe pump (Tuthill or equal) to pump the bottom product--a VFD drive on the electric motor will allow for variable speed?and take the product through the heat exchanger and discharged. The vapors off the top of the beer column are then transferred through the three-inch line to the bottom of the rectifier, and they will be approximately 100 proof. D. The bottom product off the rectifier column, which is the second column, will be approximately 100 proof and will return back to the top of the beer column. This system originally had a 1/8th horsepower centrifugal pump that pumped off the bottom of the rectifier to the top of the beer column and was more of a continuous running, maintain empty function. In order to make the 190 proof off the top of the rectifier column, there was cooling of the vapors to create a certain level of reflux. That would be for every three gallons of vapor going up the column, two gallons were condensed and returned back down the column for cooling. This was accomplished by controlling the flow of water through the coil in the top of the rectifier column coming in at (E) and coming out at (F). The flow here is calculated to be about 20 gallons per minute with a 20° temperature rise. Since this is making whiskey there is no need to run water through points (E) and (F). The vapors off the top of the rectifier column go over to the condenser where the final ethanol vapors are condensed. The flow in the product condenser, on the other hand, is not controlled. G & H. The cooling water going into (G) would be somewhere around 15 gallons per minute, and it would have about a 10° temperature rise at that flow rate. It would come out at (H) and either go to drain or to some type of a small cooling tower. Either way, this does give you a general idea of the water needed for the condenser. Below G&H will be another set of condensing tubes. If you return some product from the bottom of the beer column to this set of tubes, it will evaporate the heads and allow you to collect from the top copper tube on the side of the condenser. The copper tube below that is really for temp reassurance. I. Based on the 200 gallons an hour input at 10% ethanol, you will have somewhere between 20 and 22 gallons per hour of ethanol produced from (I) at 140-160 proof. The bottom part of that condenser was intended to be a small reservoir to hold the product. Then it was pumped from there to storage somewhere. For info - pjc@taconicdistillery.com $15K OBO
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