Ken

FDA has issued a guidance statement that just might apply to some of us. PDF is attached. Regards, Ken UCM381316.pdf

Had not been aware of potential FDA inspection. Process Flow Charts not a problem. Cola obviously not a problem. Knowing what batch/bottling run went where not a problem. Having a formal document of a recall process is an issue. Time to hit google and put pen to paper.

Take a look at: U.S. Code - Title 25 Chapter (§211 - §265) Chapter 6

I am using charred American. Start in 10 gallon, then combine into 30 gallon. Transition time is based on taste and has been less than 6 months thus far.

I hope this is an easy one that someone can help me with... Product is ready to sell, Cola is done, NY State Brand registration is done. Price posting will be done shortly. In addition to the NY State Farm Winery and Distillery Licenses, we have the Distributor license and we have ready and willing local customers who will take delivery direct from us to Restaurant/Bar once we have waited the appropriate period from price posting. From Article 8, 106 - For Consumption on premise.... "Such containers shall have affixed thereto such labels as may be required by the rules of the liquor authority, together with all necessary federal revenue and New York state excise stamps as required by law." I have made repeated calls to New York State Tax and Finance as well as the liquor authority and I can't find anyone who can tell me how the New York State excise tax stamp requirement is administered and what I need to do. Any help enlightening me on what I am missing would be appreciated. Thank you, Ken

The New York Wine and Grape Foundation has a grant from the USDA to take Wines from New York grown fruit to international shows all over the world. Many of these shows are competitions as well as Spirits shows. I made a request a few weeks ago if it would be possible to enter New York craft distilled products in some of the shows where I might have an interest. Thanks to the efforts of Susan Spence, New York distilled products from New York agricultural products are now eligible to participate in the program at the shows where Spirits are also part of the venue. For those that are interested, please contact Susan directly. She is very interested in our participation and is very easy to work with. Susanspence@nywgf.org Susan Spence New York Wine & Grape Foundation 800 S. Main Street Canandaigua, NY 14424

I would like to extend a thank you to this forum for the invaluable information that I have been able to gain here. We have finally received our New York State Farm Distillery and Winery license. Now the hard work begins! Ken Kymar Farm Winery and Distillery Charlotteville, NY

Folks, The day job that pays the bills requires me to travel quite extensively and I am currently passing through Singapore and Hong Kong. Every year, I hope to see more American distilled products behind the bar. Every trip I drink Scotch, good Scotch which I enjoy, but I would love to be able to introduce a nice Bourbon to my friends here. There are great American products both craft and the big guys, but virtually zero market penetration across the Asian market. This is an amazingly fast growing market and the typical list of American labels is limited to Jack Daniels and Jim Beam with at least 7 or 8 Scotch and Irish Whiskey labels behind every bar prominantly displayed. The Jack and the Beam tends to be relegated to the well. While not relevant to many of us on the forum, there is a massive market in Asia for the folks reaching for the stars and I would love to see American Products take their proper place next to the Scotch and Irish whiskey. Ken

Thank you. I appreciate the help. I figure if I set things up properly now, makes things easier in the future. Regards, Ken

Folks, Any accountants out there? Just want to make sure I'm not missing anything as I set up ledger accounts.... If I have Product aging for years in barrels, I treat it as WIP valued at cost regardless of the estimated sale value which should go up over time? Estimated cost to finish is not relevant unless total cost to complete is estimated to exceed sale value in which case you write down the value of the WIP in inventory? Thanks, Ken

I've done some experimentation on this and have a view on condenser temp based on that experience but I've not seen much in reference material on the subject. Any reccomendations for access to hard data on solubility of esters and temperature? Thanks, Ken

Pen to paper was three years ago when I read about the NY farm distillery act. This is a part time endeavor at the moment. Excavating, planting, building a building, a road, a bridge.... Two years and never done. Federal filing was 45 days and would have been quicker but I was out of the country (job that pays the bills) when they had a few questions about alternating use of tanks and space. NY state has been 4 months and counting. Local government has been great.. notice and one town meeting. Ag and markets has also been a pleasure. Much to my surprise the Feds were efficient, and helpful not what I expected from the federal government at all! Ken

I believe that the title "Master or Head" Distiller to be subject to a great deal of variability and not defined by a governing body nor consistently defined by any accepted cultural practices. Personally, I fit the definition of what you defined as “Master Distiller”. However, I’m not sure I’ll ever be good enough to bestow the title Master Distiller on myself. I feel that “Master Distiller” as a title should be more than just the end to end product owner. This is where art meets craft with a little magic thrown in. I think for the moment, I want my title to be “Break Even Distiller” moving my way up to “Profitable distiller”. That may give me sufficient time to work up to “Master Distiller”.

If you still have one left, I'd be quite happy to have one of those. Email me at ken@ky-mar.com to let me know how you would prefer payment. Ken

Seth, I would suggest that you end up writing multiple plans. One for yourself - the master plan with all the bells and whistles. One for the local P and Z. One for the investors...... Time is a serious resource contraint that should also not be ignored. Good Luck.