Industry Code: 14300
This industry includes businesses that manufacture alcoholic beverages other than beer, and includes wineries and distillers and extensive warehousing, marketing and distribution activities.
Operation Details:
A mash or mix of various ingredients is mixed together, such as cereal grains, potatoes, water, and additives in accordance with a predetermined formula. The batch is allowed to ferment which produces alcohol. The alcohol is evaporated by the application of heat. This process is known as distillation. The alcohol is condensed back to liquid form, placed in wooden casks and aged, in some cases for twenty five years.
After the alcohol has been aged, it is blended. For example, a portion of one year whiskey, two year whiskey and so on is blended until the right mixture is achieved. This is the key process in producing a saleable product. At this point, pure water is added to cut the strength of the alcohol. Liquors made by this process are whiskey, rum, gin and vodka. Businesses may also manufacture liqueurs and other alcoholic products.
Wine is made in a process called fermentation. Unlike beer, wine must be aged before reaching maturity. Grapes are primarily used in making wine; but apples, berries, etc., may also be used. A batch of grapes plus certain additives are mixed together and a culture added to start the process. After the initial fermentation, the liquid is strained off to barrels where the fermentation continues. The wine may be strained and moved several times during this aging process, which may take several years in the case of expensive quality wines.
The equipment used in the automated process includes large vats, strainers, bottling works, material handling equipment, and a warehouse/storage area for aging the product. Staffing requirements can include warehouse workers, drivers, sales and marketing representatives, and administrative staff.
Underwriting Considerations:
This classification includes the extensive warehousing, marketing and distribution activities typical of businesses in this industry.
Beer manufacturing is classified in industry 14500.
This industry withdrew from Industry Custom Pricing effective 2012.
Premium Rate History:
Activities:
Distilling of Liquor
Liquor - distilling
Liquor - Mfg
Wine - Mfg
Rate Group History:
This rate group was established in 1995 to acknowledge the manufacturing of alcoholic beverages.
This industry includes businesses that manufacture alcoholic beverages other than beer, and includes wineries and distillers and extensive warehousing, marketing and distribution activities.
Premium Rate History:
Activities:
Distilling of Liquor
Liquor - distilling
Liquor - Mfg
Wine - Mfg
Operation Details:
A mash or mix of various ingredients is mixed together, such as cereal grains, potatoes, water, and additives in accordance with a predetermined formula. The batch is allowed to ferment which produces alcohol. The alcohol is evaporated by the application of heat. This process is known as distillation. The alcohol is condensed back to liquid form, placed in wooden casks and aged, in some cases for twenty five years.
After the alcohol has been aged, it is blended. For example, a portion of one year whiskey, two year whiskey and so on is blended until the right mixture is achieved. This is the key process in producing a saleable product. At this point, pure water is added to cut the strength of the alcohol. Liquors made by this process are whiskey, rum, gin and vodka. Businesses may also manufacture liqueurs and other alcoholic products.
Wine is made in a process called fermentation. Unlike beer, wine must be aged before reaching maturity. Grapes are primarily used in making wine; but apples, berries, etc., may also be used. A batch of grapes plus certain additives are mixed together and a culture added to start the process. After the initial fermentation, the liquid is strained off to barrels where the fermentation continues. The wine may be strained and moved several times during this aging process, which may take several years in the case of expensive quality wines.
The equipment used in the automated process includes large vats, strainers, bottling works, material handling equipment, and a warehouse/storage area for aging the product. Staffing requirements can include warehouse workers, drivers, sales and marketing representatives, and administrative staff.
Underwriting Considerations:
This classification includes the extensive warehousing, marketing and distribution activities typical of businesses in this industry.
Beer manufacturing is classified in industry 14500.
This industry withdrew from Industry Custom Pricing effective 2012.
Rate Group History:
This rate group was established in 1995 to acknowledge the manufacturing of alcoholic beverages.