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Articles on costing for distilleries.

Cost of goods sold for distilleries, explained

Cost of goods sold for distilleries, explained. Learn to track production expenses, allocate overhead, and manage cash flow during the whiskey aging process.

What gross margin on a bottle of whiskey really looks like

Wondering what gross margin on a bottle of whiskey really looks like? Learn how production costs, taxes, and distribution markups impact distillery profits.

Inventory valuation for aging whiskey on the balance sheet

Discover how to handle inventory valuation for aging whiskey on the balance sheet, including direct costs, overhead, and tracking proof gallons accurately.

Dump and bottling: planning yield from barrel to case

Master the process of dump and bottling: planning yield from barrel to case. Learn to calculate evaporation, proof down spirits, and meet TTB fill rules.

Understanding Processing loss, evaporation, and how the TTB taxes spirits losses

Learn about processing loss, evaporation, and how the TTB taxes spirits losses. Discover how to track proof gallons and protect your distillery profits.

Barrel Valuation and Inventory Accounting for Distilleries

Learn how distilleries manage barrel valuation, inventory accounting, evaporation losses, and TTB compliance to bridge the cash flow gap of aging spirits.

Understanding FIFO Cost Layers for Aging Spirits Inventory

Learn how tracking FIFO cost layers for aging spirits inventory ensures accurate financial reporting, TTB compliance, and true profit margin calculations.

How to Calculate the True Cost Per Barrel of Bourbon

Learn how to calculate the true cost per barrel of bourbon by tracking direct materials, labor, overhead, evaporation, and long-term aging expenses.

The True Financial Cost of the Angel's Share in Your Distillery

Uncover how the angel's share impacts your distillery profits. Learn to track evaporative barrel loss, forecast yields, and maintain strict TTB compliance.

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