Brendon is a  distiller with a strong scientific background and a determined entrepreneurial spirit. His multi-faceted experience has helped me become proficient in duties across the distillery, from production management to equipment maintenance. 

1) How do you ensure consistency in the quality of your bulk spirits?

Analysis of raw ingredients, sensory analysis

2) Can you explain your sourcing and selection process for raw materials used in bulk spirit production?

Locally grown, analytical results

3) How do you manage the environmental impact of your distillery operations?

Be willing to pay more to reduce environmental impact

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4) Can you describe any unique or innovative techniques or processes you use in your distillation process?

As far as I know, we are the only producer of double pot distilled farm Bourbon or Rye that can shift between column and pot distillation in the same fun. This allows us to get nice tight head cuts while we also take advantage of the full-flavored center-cut heart runs. It makes for really clean, really tasty whiskey.

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5) How do you handle and store your bulk spirits before they are bottled or sold?

Minimal exposure to air, no high-proof contact with plastic containers

6) How do you stay current with industry trends and changes in regulations that may impact your bulk spirit production and distribution?

Linkedin, Distiller magazine, industry newsletters

Brendon loves the challenges that are presented every day in the distillery and has an unending drive for innovation. “I am always happy to meet other folks in the industry who share this enthusiasm and love for the craft.” 

Found this conversation interesting? Watch out for the networking opportunities you will find at the International Bulk Wine & Spirits Show 2023. 

About IBWSS

The International Bulk Wine and Spirits Show (IBWSS) is an annual trade show and conference, open to trade professionals only, which takes place in San Francisco, CA. IBWSS visitors are buyers looking to meet up their demand for bulk wines, bulk spirits, private label programs, grape buying or contract manufacturing.

IBWSS San Francisco will give supermarkets, retailers, restaurants, wineries, distilleries, and other buyers a premier international platform to source bulk wine and spirits and meet private label suppliers.

When: July 25-26, 2023

Where: South San Francisco Conference Center, SFO.

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