Tiney Ricciardi is a Colorado-based journalist who covers beer, spirits, cannabis, and other "earthly delights." She's also a staff reporter for The Denver Post.
From systems that save water and energy to solar arrays that pay for themselves in relatively short order, here’s how some distilleries are saving money by saving resources—and boosting their brands, at the same time.
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Like big, brown Easter eggs that contain surprises unique to each producer, some unusually shaped oak vessels for aging and blending are appearing in a few distilleries. While they aren’t for everyone, their owners tend to praise their impressive look and small footprint.
A change in TTB rules has opened the door for craft distillers to produce vodkas with character. The next challenge: Convince customers it’s worth the price.
Planting trees is critical to alleviating climate change, and wood is critical to the spirits industry. With support from customers, distilleries are giving to programs that plant more trees—often for a buck a bottle.