Logan AZ

I have been asked by some bars for 1 liter bottles, maybe 25%. Most are used to purchasing the 750 ml. For some it really is about cost. I will never be able to compete with the mass produced spirits on cost, on quality however, that's another story. Quality is the sale for us, not dollars per once.

Besides, most of us small guys are only able to buy one pallet of glass at a time. One item for off sale and one for on sale? If you have the money go for it. As you get bigger you will be asked to make a liter product. But by then you may be able to afford it.

Lee, You make a few good points:

1) yes it is the objective to win the quality, but if you can compete with the price point as well you can really take on the big guy.

2)getting a pallet of each...I agree not a good move, so how about only sell 1L bottles and only buy the 1L in pallete. Off premise will have no problem having the 1L bottles in place of the 750ml and on premise will have a slightly larger bottle on their top shelf to stand out against the same big boys.

Side note: Lee killer website, I love your setup and hope to visit by the years end. Perhaps we can talk about a few ideas some time.

Logan

I have talked to a few tavern owners and they would rather buy a 1L product than a 750ml. What is your experience? Is the 750ml bottle a harder sell to taverns?

I am in the wholesale side of the business, and I cannot stress the advantage of using a 1L bottle. The Distillers I have talked to have this idea that a special product looks more "hand crafted" in smaller bottles and not that "mass Produced" look. I however feel that a 1L bottle is a major advantage in the "on premise" and even the "private label" areas of the liquor business. If there is anyone with 1L bottles or knows a good suppier of the 1L bottles please let me know.

Hell all, I have been following for a while, till I figured I should join in. I am in the final process on a wholesale/distribution license in Arizona. If anyone would like their products in Az please contact me and perhaps we can all help eachother. I am also very interested to in person Helping any and all distillers in Southern Cal and AZ, please day hello so we can talk

Cheers

Logan

GrandCanyonBeverage.com

I have been following this forum for quite some time, and I am very impressed by the skill level and pride you all are putting into your products. As for me I am in the final steps of putting together a liquor wholesale disribution company in Arizona. I am looking for craft spirits to creat a porfolio that will rival any big company (SouthernWine&Spirits). If anyone is looking for Az representation I would love to talk further. I also hope to perhaps see many of you at the convention in Las Vegas next month. Thank you all again

Logan