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Hi Mike, I certainly will. The distillery in Clayton will be the closest to my hopeful location. How'd you like it? Looking forward to getting up there for a visit. PM me if you'd like to discuss further. Thanks. Bill

Thanks! I have a tentative trip planned to head up there. I've really been enjoying checking out the pics of Artisan Design stills--can you confirm that the soon-to-be-open Lazy Guy Distillery in Kennesaw, GA is using one? That's an easier drive though it would only be to check out the still and make friends. I'll definitely look into Six and Twenty, thanks again.

Hello Everyone. I am currently in the planning phases, have a site picked out and currently working with local officials to see if it's viable for a distillery. My passion is whiskey, but would like some flexibilty in production--right now I'm going slightly crazy picking out a still or designing and having one built. Being overwhelmed by options is a good problem to have. There are fewer than 10 (I believe, at last count) legal distilleries in our state, and I look forward to opening up for business in a couple years time. I'm looking to house the business in White County, GA, where there is significant tourism and a several good wineries/vineyards. This also provides opportunity for good sourcing, I would also like to produce a few types of brandy using local grapes, pears, and apples. My business plan is "complete," but always in process as I discover new information, roadblocks, etc. I want to run a respectable business, craft an exemplary product, but do it "down and dirty" as Mr. Owens puts it. My biggest concern is reducing cost where possible without sacrificing quality/aesthetic--I don't want to run a moonshine shack, but I don't want to run a glitzy operation either. Solid footing is my primary goal going into the business. I've been pouring over the forums for a while now, recently picking through it obsessively, filling my head with all the excellent information provided. Thanks to the founders of the site, and thanks to all the amazing contributors--if nothing else I'm confident I'm entering and industry populated with wise and good folk. Looking forward to the journey. -Bill

Hello Everyone. I am currently in the planning phases, have a site picked out and currently working with local officials to see if it's viable for a distillery. My passion is whiskey, but would like some flexibilty in production--right now I'm going slightly crazy picking out a still or designing and having one built. Being overwhelmed by options is a good problem to have. There are fewer than 10 (I believe, at last count) legal distilleries in our state, and I look forward to opening up for business in a couple years time. I'm looking to house the business in White County, GA, where there is significant tourism and a several good wineries/vineyards. This also provides opportunity for good sourcing, I would also like to produce a few types of brandy using local grapes, pears, and apples. My business plan is "complete," but always in process as I discover new information, roadblocks, etc. I want to run a respectable business, craft an exemplary product, but do it "down and dirty" as Mr. Owens puts it. My biggest concern is reducing cost where possible without sacrificing quality/aesthetic--I don't want to run a moonshine shack, but I don't want to run a glitzy operation either. Solid footing is my primary goal going into the business. I've been pouring over the forums for a while now, recently picking through it obsessively, filling my head with all the excellent information provided. Thanks to the founders of the site, and thanks to all the amazing contributors--if nothing else I'm confident I'm entering and industry populated with wise and good folk. Looking forward to the journey. -Bill