Comprehensive

Distillery

Consulting

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Kindred Spirits is an international full-service distillery consulting group dedicated to making your dream of a distillery into a reality. Whether you need advice on starting a boutique distillery, expanding your current distillery to a new space, tackling a large scale production-focused complex, or introducing new processes and products, we can offer guidance to help you achieve your goals.

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Distillery Consulting Services

  • Distillery Planning

    Lay a strong foundation to build your distilling dreams upon.

    Begin Your Journey
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  • Distillery Construction

    Overcome obstacles in the way of finishing your dream facility.

    BUILD YOUR DREAM
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  • Distillery Expansion

    Improve your distillery in ways that you may have never thought.

    Forge New Paths
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Build your distillery the right way.
We’re here to help.

Don't go it alone, schedule a consult to see how we can take your ideas from just a dream to award-winning. Your first consultation is free.

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  • " I can say with confidence that we only made it to our grand opening because of the hard work and dedication of Steve and his team. If you’re thinking about opening a distillery, put Steve on retainer yesterday!"

    ANDY SZWEJBKA /  Hidden Ships Distillery

  • "Steve's expertise is both broad and profound, and there is seemingly no question that we've had for which he has not had an answer."

    JOSH MOSS & WILLIAM BLESSING / Namu Distilling

  • "Steve has been a great help getting us up and running. He brings an extensive knowledge of the industry as well as taking a very hands-on approach."

    MEL & MARK RASMUSSEN / Rasmussen Farms Distillery

  • "He's a wealth of knowledge and resources and offers significantly more value to his clients than many others charging significantly more for their industry expertise."

    JEFF STONE / Resource Label

  • "I highly recommend Kindred Spirits to anyone seeking a knowledgeable and reliable consultant in the distillery industry. Their integrity, business acumen, and dedication to client success make them an asset to any business relationship."

    SCOTT BIRKNER / Dogwood State Bank

  • "I can confidently say that if it wasn’t for Steve, our dream would have remained just that, a dream. His knowledge of the industry, process, spirits, buildout, and operations of a distillery is invaluable."

    WILLIAM TAL / Living Spirits

  • "Steve and Kindred Spirits provides us with such great guidance and expertise, we are able to operate in full confidence with our record keeping and reporting!"

    NIKOLE SULLIVAN / Siesta Key Rum

  • "His dual expertise as both an experienced mechanical engineer and knowledgeable distiller provided us with invaluable insights that would have been impossible to find elsewhere."

    CRISTA FREEMAN / American Cane

PLAN FOR SUCCESS

Our consulting business comprises a small, dedicated team of individuals with a passion for the art of distilling and all its intricacies. Our senior design engineer brings over 15 years of experience in designing and implementing large mechanical systems into buildings of various sizes and has designed 40+ distilleries within the United States and Internationally. This background in facility layout coupled with a profound understanding of the distillation process, allows him to generate a facility that is not only eye-catching, but also extremely functional and safe.

Our distillers boast firsthand experience in crafting award-winning spirits, with 115+ national and international spirit awards under their belts. Their expertise is invaluable in initiating and refining distillery processes, ensuring the success of your venture. Additionally, our talented brand strategy, brand development and package design partners can enhance your on-shelf and online presence through polished packaging, websites and social media profiles.

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