TABLE of CONTENTS A LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
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THE CRAFT SPIRITS DATA PROJECT 69 Craft distillers put up some impressive numbers
QUARTERLY GUILD REPORT
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What’s going on, state-by-state and province-by-province
REBRANDING ADVICE FROM THE EXPERIENCED
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When, why, and how?
AMERICAN DISTILLING INSTITUTE QUARTERLY REPORT
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UNDERSTANDING HIGH-ESTERS RUMS
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History, classifications, and considerations
Gin Summit, 2017 ADI Conference and more
ISSUES TO CONSIDER WHEN BUYING OR SELLING A CRAFT DISTILLERY
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A natural part of the life cycle of any business
SCIENCE, IT WORKS…
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Electrochemistry in action
‘WE SOLVE OUR OWN PROBLEMS’
WHY YOU NEED A BUSINESS PLAN 84 And how to manage this living document
CRAFT ABSINTHE, TEN YEARS IN
THE 9 ATTRIBUTES OF HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL SPIRITS BRANDS
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Spirit Hound Distillers of Lyons, Colorado
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Reviving a centuries-old tradition
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Brand Buzz with David Schuemann
CAUIM 33 A legendary Brazilian spirit
CODE MYTHS & REALITIES OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS 37 Five sprinkler system myths tackled
USA TODAY’S 10BEST CRAFT DISTILLERY AWARDS
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Logistics of a fan-judged competition
FINANCING YOUR INDIE BRAND
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Get the money you need to start your distillery
WHAT’S SHAKIN’?
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Shaking things up with some cocktail history
INDUSTRY ROUNDTABLE
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At the 2016 Chicago Independent Spirits Expo
WOOD, SPIRIT OR ENVIRONMENT
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What determines final product quality?
GET TO KNOW THE SOUTHERN AFRICAN CRAFT DISTILLING INSTITUTE
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FEW SPIRITS AND THE FLAMING LIPS
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FRANCHISE STATES
Distillers in South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe unite
ASCENDANT SPIRITS of Buellton, California
ADVICE FROM SR. WHISKY MASTER STEPHEN BEAL
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Considered by many to be the unofficial ambassador of whisk(e)y
HOW MANY BARRELS CAN WE CRANK OUT IN THE SHORTEST TIME POSSIBLE? 57 Implementing process efficiencies to maximize production
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A vacation in Brainville
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Tackle franchise termination laws with confidence
DISTILLERY SAFETY
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Let's keep us and ours safe
CHARGING THE STILL
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Methods of raising capital for your spirits business
ARTISAN STILL DESIGN
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Manufacturer spotlight
WHISKEY TANGO
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Alchemy Distillery of Arcata, California
FOREST AND FLAME
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Forest stewardship and controlled burns
THE GRASS IS NOT GRAS 66 The one-of-a-kind whiskey you will likely never taste
from the COVER
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Alchemy Distillery in Arcata, California. Image by Amanda Joy Christensen. See their story on page 62.
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