Inventory Management is one of those tasks that isn’t hugely rewarding while you’re doing it, but the benefits from good record-keeping are profound. Managing the cycle of raw materials, dry goods and finished products will allow your business to grow and react to changes. In today’s world of disrupted supply chains, staying on top of…
Proofing and Gauging – Density Meters (Densitometers)
This article on density meters assumes that you have a good understanding of proofing/gauging and the associated vocabulary. Check out our previous blog post “Proofing & Gauging 101” for that overview if you haven’t already. A density meter is a device that determines the density of a liquid or gas, which you inject or pump…
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Proofing and Gauging: The Hydrometer/Thermometer Method
The TTB is charged with two primary missions: protect revenue and protect consumer. Because of this focus, they are very concerned with alcohol content measurement in distilled spirits plants – an underproof product shortchanges the consumer, while an overproof product shortchanges the government its excise tax; enter proofing and gauging. Accordingly, 27 CFR has strict…
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Proofing and Gauging 101
Before we dive into the topic of proofing and gauging, it’s useful to establish some background and definitions; while they may be familiar to you as experienced distillers, these will form the vocabulary for this article. These definitions and regulations primarily apply to United States-based producers, though there are comparable terms and guidelines in most…
Funding Craft Distilleries: A Conversation with Whiskey Capital’s John Shumate
FIVE x 5 Solutions has partnered with Whiskey Capital Secured Financing Fund to bring non-traditional distillery funding to our clients. Whiskey Capital specifically provides funding for American Whiskey distilleries who have capital tied up in the whiskey aging in their rack houses. Fx5 Solutions CEO Caroline Calhoun recently sat down with Whiskey Capital Secured Financing…
4 Things to Consider When Expanding Your Product Line with RTDs
You’ve seen the statistics and the headlines – RTDs are catching a buzz right now with consumers. If you’re contemplating adding a Ready to Drink (RTD) cocktail to your product lineup, now is the time to do so. Keep reading for our compilation of important considerations for distilleries of any size when expanding into RTDs.
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