It costs about $1.50 to make three gallons of whiskey. A barrel, bottles and labels add $2 a case. If aged four years, storage, evaporation, insurance and protection raise the cost $3 – a total of $7.50.
Initial Steps and Equipment
Use a spirit making kit for distilling alcohol and add a Still Spirits flavouring to blend the drink. The fermentation process takes 5 to 10 days and use a hydrometer to tell when it’s complete. To start, purchase equipment, size and type depend on spirits and output. Obtain licensing, make a business plan, and construct the distillery.
Financial Considerations
It costs $50,000 for a still, building, license and to get running. An average salary is $56,000 per year, and pay varies based on company, location, experience. Micro-distilleries are ideal if waiting to build income. Offer tours and experiences. Niche products get higher rates.
The minimum cost is $12. The maximum is $27,209. The average is $13,936. Costs include size, material and type of wood.
Estimating opening at up to $1 million does not make profit easy. Spending $6,000 a month and negative cash flow for two years needs preparation for losing money. Just ordering a still takes a year.
How much does it cost to make a whiskey distillery? Is owning a distillery profitable? The answer to these questions involves considering the costs of production, initial investment for equipment and facilities, recurring expenses, and potential revenue streams from niche products and experiences.