Austontatious Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 If you had the opportunity to go anywhere in America and start a distillery, where would you go? I'm speaking in terms of likelihood of success. Market, regulations, real estate costs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumfarmer Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Not Hawaii Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedd Haas Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Any state that allows direct sales by the distillery to retail accounts (bars, restaurants, liquor stores) would be hugely preferable, all other things being equal. I know NY allows such sales, and I believe WA does as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftturndistilling Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Colorado !!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natrat Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 NY has some pretty awesome laws. DC has even better ones, but leaseholds are high. If I had the luxury of choosing, for myself, it would either be Wisconsin or NM...the first because of the existing culture, the second because of the opportunities! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyeWater Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 NY has some pretty awesome laws. DC has even better ones, but leaseholds are high. If I had the luxury of choosing, for myself, it would either be Wisconsin or NM...the first because of the existing culture, the second because of the opportunities! I was trying to look in Washington DC laws but had a hard time locating all the information on them. I did see that being a Class A Manufacturer there would allow you to sell to retail locations like bars and liquor stores. Would that allow you to sell directly to bars and stores in other states or only in DC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austontatious Posted January 17, 2014 Author Share Posted January 17, 2014 Leftturndistilling: do you not think the market is a little flooded in colorado? I considered that because of the supportive nature of the locals, but with 40+ craft distilleries it seemed a tight market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austontatious Posted January 17, 2014 Author Share Posted January 17, 2014 Also does anyone have a link to distribution laws by state. I recall seeing that sonewhere, but I can't locate it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedd Haas Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Check the TTB site; they have a page of links to every state's ABC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftturndistilling Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Hi Austontatious .. It is a little crowded there but seems like everyone in Colorado supports the local distillers ... Good distribution laws, help from the local government, plus awesome country !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1A Distilling Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Austontatious,Look for a State that allows tours, tasting and that will allow in house sales at the distillery. Also one large aspect of choosing a distillery location is population in the area related to geographic location of the distillery. Travel time and gas can get very expensive, usually that expense is not included in a business plan. Being located in or near a larger city will help with social media and marketing of your products. Finally, if you want to avoid a large head ache, choose a location that is on town/ city water and sewer if at all possible. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salishseaorganicliqueurs Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Washington is good! The laws are changing here and there are already 80+ distilleries in the state. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smaug Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 I'm thinking New Jersey has quietly implemented some new and favorable language also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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