Speaker – Bill Miller, J. Carver Distillery, Waconia on Highway 5
Brother already had done it in New York.
Two-year delivery on equipment.
Moved into Pontiac Dealership
Strategy – 40 in Minnesota
Better and different local business, not BIG BOXES
Biggest problem is marketing
One month at a time.
Will be at the Golf Tournament for tasting.
Come for a Tour
Unique Grains
Starch – Sugar – Yeast = Alcohol
Boil – for good alcohol
Smell and Taste Test
Small Still for specialties
Bottle by hand
54 Products
850 Liquor Stores
400 Restaurants
Wisconsin, Illinois and Minnesota
Tour and Tasting Room
Questions:
Bob H. – The Narrows, Bachelor Farmer, no flavored whiskeys
Jerald S. – New – Cruella Amaro Products – Wheat Whiskey
Scott J. -- Bad stuff for compost and cattle feed. Cows love wheat whiskey and hate rye whiskey.
Ron L -- Grain Selection – Seed company directs him to the right farmer.
Scott J. -- Vodka not gluten free?
Tony N. -- No sale to BIG guys?
Stacy Q. -- 45th Parallel to Wisconsin because of MN laws, Minnesota 54th in Nation for liquor laws
