Addressing the real concerns behind "I'm interested, but..." Every week, we talk with distillery owners who are intrigued by bottle-your-own programs. They've seen the revenue numbers—$13,000 in month one, 120+ monthly experiences, 40% margin improvements. They've read the case studies. They understand the concept works. But between interest and implementation, there's a gap. A set of practical questions that need solid answers before any distillery owner can confidently move

From 60 to 120+ monthly experiences: A Florida distillery's strategic scale-up When St. Augustine Distillery started their bottle-your-own program, they built their own system. For about a year and a half, it served them well. Customers filled bottles from barrels, the experience resonated, and they were averaging 60 experiences per month. But as their vision for the program grew, the team recognized an opportunity. Their foot traffic could support significantly higher volume