Cody-BGD

I started filling out the application as I was working on the planning aspect of things. But I took my time filling it out. I didn't submit the application until equipment was ordered and plans finalized. But not completely installed. You have to have your equipment list and serial numbers for said equipment included in the application. So I don't think you could get approved without it.

I appreciate it! I'll keep you in mind.

I reached out a day after seeing this and got a response the same day. Had to do a few minor corrections and got my approval on Nov 16th. Overall very happy with the process. A lot smoother than I thought it would be. Now I just have to deal with State approval and I can already tell that is going to be a lot bigger headache.

@Pour Decisions Did I read correctly that you got your federal DSP license in 14days?!?! That seems wild. I submitted about a month ago and I haven't heard a peep. Wondering if that's normal.

Thank you for your help and quick response. That all makes sense. I greatly appreciate it. It can be a little complicated for a newbie like myself.

I appreciate that clarification. Could you explain a little more the difference between general and bonded premises? I assumed the entire Distillery section would be bonded. The bar and retail store obviously not being bonded because it will technically be separate from the distillery.

I have just started the TTB application process and hope to have a distillery up and running within six months of completing the application process. I am excited to get things going. I have an old restaurant building I will be converting into my distillery with a bar and retail store attached. It's definitely a tough process, but it's an exciting one as well. If there are any distillers within New Mexico I would love for you to reach out to me. I know there are not very many of us. Cheers everyone. -Cody Scott

I am in the process of filling out my TTB application and I wanted some clarification on two questions I came across. I plan on having a retail store where I will sell merchandise and bottles of our liquor as well as have a cocktail lounge. I plan on having My DSP, bar, and retail store all separated by floor-to-ceiling walls and all able to be accesible from the outside with their own entrances. However, they will all be located in one bigger building that I will be separating out into the three smaller areas. The way those questions read in the TTB app is that I would not be allowed to have a retail store or bar. But that makes no sense as every single distillery I have visited has either one or both under the same roof as their distillery. Can someone please provide some clarification? Thanks in advance. -Cody Scott Will you have a tasting room?: * YesNo If you charge for samples, parking, or tours then you are prohibited from establishing a tasting room on the premises. The tasting room must be separate from the distillery with floor to ceiling walls and must have its own entrance. It cannot be part of the distilled spirits plant and must be shown on the diagram. Do you understand this requirement?: * YesNo If you do not plan to charge for samples, parking, or tours then the tasting room can be located on the general premises, but must be separate from the bonded premises with floor to ceiling walls, have its own entrance and be shown on the diagram. Do you understand this requirement?: * YesNo Will you have a retail store?: * YesNo If you are only selling merchandise (e.g., shirts, souvenirs) then the retail store can be located on the general premises and should also be shown on the diagram. Do you understand this requirement?: * YesNo Do you plan to sell any alcohol in the retail store?: * YesNo If any alcohol is sold in the retail store then you are prohibited from establishing it on the premises. The retail store must be separated from the premises by floor to ceiling wall separation and have its own entrance from the outside. Do you understand this requirement?: *