CONSULTING SERVICES

BUSINESS

Developing a solid business plan before investing in space and equipment is a critical first step in this unique industry. The Schnapsleiche team can guide you through the decision-making process to ensure future business success. Consulting services include…

• Business Plan

  As a distiller, there are many paths possible in your business. For those starting out, which products can most quickly be brought to market to realize an immediate revenue stream? Aged products may hold more long term promise in terms of demand and price. Depending on the locale, it may be possible for small distilleries to realize cash flow from its own tasting room. For those wishing to “go big”, it’s important to understand distributor and big box liquor retailer channel options.

• Budget

  Creating a realistic budget framework reflecting the different stages of your business is important to understand how much capital investment is required. For those new to distilling, there are up-front expenses required that may not be obvious to get into the business and production started.

• Product Development

  Creating an attractive product line-up is key to your business. It’s important to understand the different spirits categories and build a baseline formula to address consumer tastes as you learn more about your clientele. Consider locally available grain and fruit sources to best shape the profile of a stable spirit portfolio while ensuring that your distilling hardware is equipped to offer you the most product flexibility.

• Licenses & Permits

  • Local, State, and Federal

• Taxes & Record Keeping

  • Local, State, and Federal

• Formulas, Recipes, & Labels

  • Design

  • Approval

• Web Design

• Market Research

DESIGN

The Schnapsleiche team has many years of experience planning, designing and building distillery and commercial facilities. Whether it be deciding the appropriate equipment for your business or designing custom equipment to meet production needs, Schnapsleiche can help. Areas of expertise include…

• Floorplan

  • Water layout

  • Electrical layout

  • Equipment layout

• Equipment Selection

• Equipment Installation

• Custom Equipment Design

• Production Flow

OPERATIONS

Deciding your product lineup will determine the course and character of your business. This can range from settling on unaged spirts to start the business and transitioning to longer term aged products. Schapsleiche’s experience in bringing more than 30 distilled products to the market can help guide the way. Services include…

• Products

  • Formulas and Recipes

  • Local Sources

• Production Schedule

  The allocation of resources, machinery and processes is required to create a good product. It is important to adjust the production scheduling based on the availability of resources and client orders

• Process Monitoring

  • Gauging

  • Proofing

  • Raw material assessment

• Waste Management

• Barreling and Bottling

• Storage

• Distribution

• Tasting Room