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  1. How much does a Liter of 96% alc./vol. Commercial NGS cost in the US? The average cost of electricity in the USA is $0.13 per kW, based on link below. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.electricchoice.com/electricity-prices-by-state/amp/ Electrical usage during hearts production is 12kW per hour, which equates to $1.56 per hour and that makes 12.4 Liters of 96.3% alc./vol. This is approximately $0.13 per Liter of 96.3% alc./vol. Taking heat-up time into consideration and stabilization time we can double this, which would be $0.26 per Liter of 96.3% alc./vol. A Liter of 96.3% alc./vol. will make 3.21 bottles of 750mL of vodka or other spirits at 40% alc./vol. That works out to be approximately $0.08 per bottle of vodka or other spirits. What is the cost of Commercial NGS in the US? Is it $2 per Liter of 96% alc./vol.? Please and thank you.
  2. Hi Tim, You will need an RM number (aka importation number which is very easy to get online free within 5 minutes) and fill out a B3 form when importing anything yourself without a broker. I will PM you with my contact info to better answer any specific questions you may have about the importation process. Cheers, Adam
  3. I used to work for CBSA in Toronto for 5 years many moons ago. Definitely no duties on distilling equipment manufactured in Europe or USA , just use key term: "Distiller - or Rectification Plant" tariff code 8419.40.00.00, you will need to pay 5% GST, which you will get back when you file your quarterly or annual GST/HST return. Also, just an FYI, Canada signed a CETA agreement with EU earlier this year, which is equivalent to NAFTA agreement between Canada, USA and Mexico. Therefore going forward (likely starting July 1, 2017), there will be no duties on any goods under the CETA agreement and certifications between Canada and Europe will be respected (for example Canada will honour Electrical certifications coming from Europe and vice-versa), so no need to get additional CSA certifications on electrical components with CE markings coming from Europe, just something to be aware of when considering buying from Europe. It should be a lot easier now. People in USA will still require UL or CSA markings on electrical components to be used there. Also, when driving with distilling equipment across border, have your spirits license with you in case CBSA wants to verify you are allowed to distill alcohol.
  4. Tim, I just imported a GENIO Still from the Baltimore ADI Expo into Canada last night. The still is made in Poland and there are no duties on the importation, just 5% GST. Classification term I used was "Distiller - Rectification Plant". Hope this helps. Feel free to reach out to me if you have any more specific questions about importation, I've dealt with many different scenarios and don't mind sharing.
  5. Tim and Kim, welcome to the forum. Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions. I'm in Niagara Region of Canada. Adam
  6. Thank you @JoshGreenDoorDistilling and @Hudson bay distillers for the kind words. Our bottles were made by Fusion Glassworks. They were excellent to deal with and they ensured we were happy with the final product before they had the glass shipped to us. Due to our square long bottle shape, the inside walls of the glass were difficult to make. The first three production runs were unsuccessful, as the inside walls had too much waviness and irregularities. For the fourth production run, the glass weight was increased from 800 grams to 950 grams and that had resolved the issue. The glass looks amazing, it is Super Flint and very symmetric from every angle. We could not be happier. We highly recommend @Fusion Glassworks
  7. We just went through the startup process or could be considered still going through it. Our Kannuk vodka should be in LCBO stores this May 2017. We are based in Niagara Region of Canada. Any Canucks (or non-Canucks as well) feel free to reach out to us as by PM or email info@kannuk.ca Here is a pic of our bottle which we designed and custom made and the wooden top we make ourselves in-house, eh?
  8. Yes, I'm a member of OCD Association (not to be confused with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Association ) although some have told me I might fit well into that category as well. Looking forward to chatting with you in Baltimore at ADI conference. I will be there representing GENIO distilling equipment. Below is a picture of a new copper and brushed SS "aesthetic" upgrade we will be offering at a discounted price until the end of ADI conference (April 7th). GENIO's website: g-still.com Also, finished making my Kannuk vodka website recently, which is: kannuk.ca Cheers, Adam
  9. Welcome to the forum Jon! Based on your name (Speed River), are you planning on opening a distillery in the Kitchener-Guelph area? If you need help or have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to me. I'm in the Niagara Region. Cheers, Adam
  10. Alvin322, the interest rate you have is fairly inline with the current mortgage rates in Canada (I recently had to remortgage my house and was able to obtain 2.24% 2 year fixed amortized over 20 years with CIBC). When I tried to obtain a business loan, I was looking around 4.5% to 8% depending on the provider. So to answer part of your question, your interest rate is good for a business loan but a bit high for a residential mortgage. Just because your mortgage is amortized over 20 years, does not mean you can't repay it fully after 5 years or whenever your loan renewal period is. To determine if you should grow your business organically or get into it through an acquisition, then that requires a qualitative analysis. You generally overpay when purchasing a business as you pay for their "goodwill", which is not a bad thing, it just means you paid for someone else's effort to get the business to the state where it is with their sales and distribution network. You will likely save yourself a lot of time by buying into the business. But the most important piece of advice that I can offer you, is if you're serious about this acquisition, then you need to reach out to a Chartered Professional Accountant specializing in acquisitions, and have an appropriate due diligence performed, with projected cash flows, break even analysis, and ask a lot of questions, especially since you've never had a business before. Now the CPA will cost you some money, but they are trained in providing you the required information so that you can make an informed decision whether the price you are paying for it is appropriate and if the transaction makes financial sense from your perspective. So should you buy the distillery on a loan? Yes if you can afford it and if the distillery's branding and operations fit your long term goal.
  11. Thought it would be appropriate for the first post in the Canadian section of ADI forum to be about the basic requirement associated with "Product of Canada" claim on spirit labels. Based on information available on CFIA website, less than 2 per cent of the ingredients used in making the spirit can be imported from outside of Canada if one is to use "Product of Canada" on their label. Here is a link to source of info: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/food/labelling/food-labelling-for-industry/origin/eng/1393622222140/1393622515592?chap=5 My Kannuk vodka will be made from 100% Canadian ingredients, therefore not an issue for my vodka. However, if I was to make a spirit from Bananas for example, and we don't grow bananas in Canada, would you then indicate on the label "Made in Canada from imported ingredients"? Or would you just indicate "Distilled in Canada"? Curious what others know about this topic.
  12. I'm also interested in a Canadian issues thread... Maybe under Government & Guilds grouping?
  13. My name is Adam Szymkow, and I’ve been reading the ADI forum on a daily basis since 2013. It is a great resource for craft distillers and I intend to give back to the community by contributing my knowledge learned over the past few years with fellow distillers. I was using a different login in the past, but now that I’m getting closer to launching my vodka, I thought it would be more appropriate to reflect my brand name in my communications. My distillery is located in the Niagara Region of Canada and it is called Polonée Distillery Inc., www.polonee.com to reflect my Polish heritage (I immigrated to Canada from Poland at a young age). The first product that I intend to launch this fall of 2016 is called Kannuk vodka. You can follow the progress of Kannuk vodka launch on the following social media platforms: https://www.facebook.com/kannukvodka/ https://twitter.com/kannukvodka I recently got involved with GENIO Distilling Equipment as their Canadian and Western US representative: https://g-still.com/ https://www.facebook.com/GENIO-Distilling-Equipment-1035102423271362/ I’ve been using their 50L still since early 2014 and have really enjoyed using it for my recipe development. Please feel free to reach out to me by PM or email ca@g-still.com if you’re in my area and would like to visit my distillery and/or if you are interested in learning more about GENIO Distilling Equipment. Na zdrowie! (Cheers in Polish) Adam
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