CriterionClub Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Greetings fellow Artisan Distillers! We are a newly formed distillery, and by newly I actually mean applications are being prepared this week for submission. Needless to say I've been reading the site regularly for as much information as I can. I can't wait to get my stills up, registered and running! We will be producing Vodka and Gin immediately, with Rum and Whisky to follow closely afterwards and have secured some preemptive accounts already through much of my restaurant industry contacts. I've been discussing our venture with the City and Fire Marshalls and OLCC well in advance so hope to have as smooth as a transition as can be hoped for! Looking forward to meeting everyone here. Hope I can contribute back to a community who has already helped immensely. In the meantime, any advice, practical or otherwise is well appreciated! Cheers, Ashley David Balogh Criterion Club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Wolfe Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Greetings fellow Artisan Distillers!Hello and congratulations on your endeavor, I know the application and licensing process can be grueling as the waiting game begins. I live and work here in Portland with a local first insurance company called Gales Creek. Were located in the Union Station on 6th street and I wanted to drop you a line to see when comes time to get your space and operations started, maybe I could be of assistance with insurance needs. We currently insure Full Sail Brewing and Cascade Peak Spirits, I know the industry and the right coverage for your property and liability needs. Let me know if I can be of any assistance and good luck! Sky Wolfe Account Executive Gales Creek Insurance Services 503-227-0491 Ext: 237 We are a newly formed distillery, and by newly I actually mean applications are being prepared this week for submission. Needless to say I've been reading the site regularly for as much information as I can. I can't wait to get my stills up, registered and running! We will be producing Vodka and Gin immediately, with Rum and Whisky to follow closely afterwards and have secured some preemptive accounts already through much of my restaurant industry contacts. I've been discussing our venture with the City and Fire Marshalls and OLCC well in advance so hope to have as smooth as a transition as can be hoped for! Looking forward to meeting everyone here. Hope I can contribute back to a community who has already helped immensely. In the meantime, any advice, practical or otherwise is well appreciated! Cheers, Ashley David Balogh Criterion Club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich phillips Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Where is your site located? We're in Portland as well and do business with Gales Creek. How far along in the process are you? Rich Phillips, integrity spirits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CriterionClub Posted July 2, 2009 Author Share Posted July 2, 2009 Love your products Rich! We haven't signed a lease yet, but expect to in the next 2 weeks to one month so we can get started on the application process. We're just scratching the surface here so far. Our current prospective building is at 72nd and woodstock, a bit further east than you guys. We couldn't find anything closer in SE that was meeting the price range out there at $0.50/sq ft. Unless you have a recommendation otherwise.... Judging from the response I've received from the powers that be I'm optimistic at some smooth sailing for our app process so we'll be up and running with you guys soon. I chatted a bit with Tom at New Deal about meeting up with the Guild while we're waiting so hope to see you around... We're getting a bit anxious for the licensing so we can get rolling! Thanks for letting me know you work with Gales, we could use all the references and advice we can get! Ash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CriterionClub Posted July 2, 2009 Author Share Posted July 2, 2009 Now that I think of it, I hear you know Tom Cook. Quite a while back he brought a few of my friends in for a tour of your place and I was real disappointed to have missed it due to some work obligations. They all came back pretty impressed with the visit though. My dad is quite a regular drinker of your Lovejoy vodka. I think my mom bought for him cause she loved the bottle and he got hooked! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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