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Junas

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  1. is rockin' along!

  2. Good Day Bill, Sounds like Jim Harris is on the right track. A friend of mine and I worked behind the scenes to lobby through the recent changes to Tennessee's distilling laws. Fortunately we both had experience in the legislative process. You will need someone that has that experience to help any Bill make it through. It is also good to have the State's Departments of Tourism, Agriculture and Revenue as well as the ABC aware and supportive (though State agencies are typically prohibited from lobbying activity, they can issue a letter of endorsement). It is effective and proper to call any changes in distillery laws "Agricultural" and of course the "Holy Grail" for many of us is to establish a "sustainable local economy" around the whole process. However, wider latitude in your language will broaden the fabric for the industry as whole. In other words, try to keep out any production limits and supply limitations. It would be a shame to handicap future distillers who may want to blend local and imported grains to achieve unique products. I found that Legislators will tune into the jobs and revenue aspects as much as the agricultural aspects. I believe the "Small Farmer/ Small Businessman" aspect was hard to ignore for most on both sides of the aisle. We also had the benefit of the Lynchburg, TN example (which you could use as well) where a dry county has seen little drop in employment, low crime, extra revenue and allows on premises sales. You fellas are free to call me if you want further insight. Jim Massey Fugitives Spirits 615-830-0043
  3. Is anyone using an old stone grinder for their mash? I've got one that is 110 years old (french cut stone) and it is a bit variable in it's grind, but it's really cool to say I've used it. I worry that I'll end up with too much flour on my whole grain corn as well as my soft winter wheat..... Any insights would be greatly appreciated! Thanks! Junas
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