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Link Posted: 10/5/2021 3:45:35 PM EDT
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Impressive work and congratulations. Self funded or did you raise capital to help? Curious how you went about scaling things up.
Link Posted: 10/5/2021 3:50:06 PM EDT
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Impressive work and congratulations. Self funded or did you raise capital to help? Curious how you went about scaling things up.
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Self funded and risking everything.

But we are a 40 year old log home company. After 2008 we got our teeth kicked in and knew we had to diversify. But it took years to even begin to see a light at the end of the tunnel and as soon as we did we made the move to do it.

It could all go south and crater our entire lives but I believe that this country was built on vision, determination and going for it. Oh and of course all the white privilege of working all the time and the risk of me losing everything if it fails.
Link Posted: 10/5/2021 3:53:13 PM EDT
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All members with a higher post count than yours get a free bottle.


Link Posted: 10/5/2021 3:54:52 PM EDT
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Are you J. H. Bards Spirit Co?

ETA: RIF apparently.  It's not advertising if I do it right?  Axe Handle Distilling in Pennington Gap VA.
Link Posted: 10/5/2021 3:56:25 PM EDT
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Congrats OP!
Link Posted: 10/5/2021 3:58:44 PM EDT
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Are you J. H. Bards Spirit Co?
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Nope, we are much further Southwest. Practically in TN and KY.
Link Posted: 10/5/2021 4:01:12 PM EDT
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Nope, we are much further Southwest. Practically in TN and KY.
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Davis Valley?
Link Posted: 10/5/2021 4:02:02 PM EDT
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Davis Valley?
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I am not saying someone gave it away near the bottom of page one, but…

ETA: but I do know Davis Valley and the owner was a lot of help when we thinking of doing this crazy thing.
Link Posted: 10/5/2021 4:04:37 PM EDT
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I want to share MS Paint some of my favorite drinks plus a pretty picture.

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Link Posted: 10/5/2021 4:07:26 PM EDT
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Congrats OP!  

Link Posted: 10/5/2021 4:07:49 PM EDT
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I want to share MS Paint some of my favorite drinks plus a pretty picture.

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/167780/Favorite_drinks_png-2119472.JPG
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That picture is really nice. I like that you chose blue.
Link Posted: 10/5/2021 4:09:33 PM EDT
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Congratulations OP.
Link Posted: 10/5/2021 4:09:41 PM EDT
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So OP, Do you have any plans to distribute your wares in Northern Arkansas maybe?
Link Posted: 10/5/2021 4:11:41 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 10/5/2021 4:13:30 PM EDT
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That picture is really nice. I like that you chose blue.
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The Blue represents my love for the Blue Ridge Mountains. And the Ocean.  Can't forget the Sky and Blue Jeans and who can forget Blue Raspberry Italian ice and some times the box Privi comes in.  Or Rio Shot shells.  I like Blue.  Blue Buy You.  And Suede shoes.
Link Posted: 10/5/2021 4:13:31 PM EDT
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What's the Arfcom discount code? Do we yell it at the cashier?

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Do we have to blade at 45 when purchasing?
Link Posted: 10/5/2021 4:13:46 PM EDT
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So OP, Do you have any plans to distribute your wares in Northern Arkansas maybe?
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I have plans to dominate the world!

Unfortunately, distribution doesn’t really care about my plans. We are a tiny fish in a massive pond. You must fight tooth and nail to even get noticed.

For instance someone like me might be putting up a billboard directly across the street from a big distributor out of Knoxville
Link Posted: 10/5/2021 4:14:11 PM EDT
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Congrats! I have to admit that I never thought you’d get orders for those Ruth Bader Ginsburg fleshlights but I was proven wrong again.
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Liberals will screw anything up...
Link Posted: 10/5/2021 4:15:40 PM EDT
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I SUPPORT MICRO VIOLENCE !
Link Posted: 10/5/2021 4:16:32 PM EDT
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I wish there were any chance of your product coming through the commie faggot ABC system in NC, but it's deeply unlikely.  Even though all the ABC stores around here are running seriously low on everything.  Guy I talked to when I picked up my last bottle of bourbon said they're running something like 30,000 cases behind.
Link Posted: 10/5/2021 4:17:39 PM EDT
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I'd love to try some axe handle bourbon, but might take a while to get to WA.
Link Posted: 10/5/2021 4:18:06 PM EDT
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What did he use for the model, a wadded up paper grocery bag?
Link Posted: 10/5/2021 4:18:07 PM EDT
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This is my family. My wife is right beside me. We create things that people enjoy and take satisfaction in that.


We built it from this in December of 2019…
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To this…

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Awesome. Much success OP
Link Posted: 10/5/2021 4:18:39 PM EDT
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Good luck.  Millions of government employees, contractors and welfare recipients are counting on you.
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Shut the fuck up.


Good job OP.
Link Posted: 10/5/2021 4:19:01 PM EDT
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I wish there were any chance of your product coming through the commie faggot ABC system in NC, but it's deeply unlikely.  Even though all the ABC stores around here are running seriously low on everything.  Guy I talked to when I picked up my last bottle of bourbon said they're running something like 30,000 cases behind.
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NC is in my sights but it is going to be a pain and I feel like we need a footprint first. The only reason Virginia gave us even a small bone is partially due to us being a VA distillery.

My next goal is TN then Kentucky. Or really anyone we can get. But controlled states like VA and NC are ridiculous.
Link Posted: 10/5/2021 4:19:14 PM EDT
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Another member here was nice enough to bring me a few bottles back from his trip down to your place.

Link Posted: 10/5/2021 4:19:48 PM EDT
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The only one close to us that has it is Bristol on Euclid  St. and in Abingdon. We had to pick the stores and though it would have stoked our own egos to see it on local shelves I chose places with big numbers and better geographic spread. Virginia Beach, Roanoke, Richmond, Salem, Alexandria, Abingdon, Lexington, Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and Bristol.

Bristols numbers don’t warrant it.  It I suspect that will change when they open the casino. I wanted to be sure we were there.
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I am in the Richmond area. Could you share with me the name of your product? I like to keep $$ within the great commonwealth.
Link Posted: 10/5/2021 4:19:50 PM EDT
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I am not saying someone gave it away near the bottom of page one, but

ETA: but I do know Davis Valley and the owner was a lot of help when we thinking of doing this crazy thing.
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Ah, the building looked similar from outer space and I figured the stage just wasn't showing yet.

Congrats. I will keep an eye out the next time I am visiting family in VA.
Link Posted: 10/5/2021 4:21:04 PM EDT
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Are you only in Virginia?  if you have your stuff in stores near Charlotte, I'll buy a bottle.  If it's good, I'll be sure I get friends and neighbors to try it.
Link Posted: 10/5/2021 4:24:56 PM EDT
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Since I am bragging a bit here are some photos of the interior…

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Link Posted: 10/5/2021 4:25:31 PM EDT
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I do wish I could get it over on the east coast (Tidewater area)
Link Posted: 10/5/2021 4:26:51 PM EDT
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Congrats Op, one foot in front of the other.
Link Posted: 10/5/2021 4:33:16 PM EDT
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Are you the guy who was looking at doing an Airb&b on the river right near there?
Link Posted: 10/5/2021 4:39:27 PM EDT
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Are you the guy who was looking at doing an Airb&b on the river right near there?
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Yes, and we will be doing that soon.

ETA: just to get it out of the way…I am the log home guy, distillery guy, rentals by the river guy and also the hotdog cart guy.

What can I say when I say I am looking into something I deliver

Oh I am Also the guy riding a motorcycle to South America next year.
Link Posted: 10/5/2021 5:22:34 PM EDT
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Yes, and we will be doing that soon.

ETA: just to get it out of the way…I am the log home guy, distillery guy, rentals by the river guy and also the hotdog cart guy.

What can I say when I say I am looking into something I deliver

Oh I am Also the guy riding a motorcycle to South America next year.
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Bring a bottle of rye to central texas and I'll let you sleep in my barn.
Link Posted: 10/5/2021 5:26:32 PM EDT
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Big shelf for a canoe
Link Posted: 10/5/2021 5:30:12 PM EDT
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Bring a bottle of rye to central texas and I'll let you sleep in my barn.
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I just might. October of next year.
Link Posted: 10/5/2021 5:42:29 PM EDT
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Hmmm.  I have a relative who went to work for a new bourbon maker last month.  She is in KY.
Link Posted: 10/5/2021 5:45:07 PM EDT
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Good for you.   I'll watch for it to hit PA.
Link Posted: 10/5/2021 5:45:18 PM EDT
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never mind
Link Posted: 10/5/2021 5:49:40 PM EDT
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What is the point of these pointless threads? Go buy a diary.
Link Posted: 10/5/2021 5:54:53 PM EDT
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What is the point of these pointless threads? Go buy a diary.
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no u
Link Posted: 10/5/2021 5:55:14 PM EDT
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I did it for you. I woke up this morning and thought, "I want to make Mastercraftsman proud of me". Aren't you proud?

With a name like mastercraftsman why don't you show us what you are a master of?


ETA: I am not even trolling you, I want to see what you do. Its likely very cool.
Link Posted: 10/5/2021 5:55:54 PM EDT
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Virginia doesn’t allow it.

Maybe if things go well tomorrow and we expand into other states it could be available from online retailers.

Virginia is a controlled state and very much “bitch better have my money”.
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Can I buy your bourbon online?

Virginia doesn’t allow it.

Maybe if things go well tomorrow and we expand into other states it could be available from online retailers.

Virginia is a controlled state and very much “bitch better have my money”.

Mail it from Maryland lol jk
Link Posted: 10/5/2021 5:56:22 PM EDT
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Look in the top right corner. See the X? Click on that, and you'll never be subjected to things you don't want to see again.




Link Posted: 10/5/2021 6:03:04 PM EDT
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Congratulations.   It's not advertising od you're answering questions.
Link Posted: 10/5/2021 6:27:05 PM EDT
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Congrats! I have to admit that I never thought you’d get orders for those Ruth Bader Ginsburg fleshlights but I was proven wrong again.
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Link Posted: 10/5/2021 7:29:43 PM EDT
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What is the point of these pointless threads? Go buy a diary.
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Link Posted: 10/5/2021 7:33:51 PM EDT
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I agree, you probably do something cool.
Link Posted: 10/5/2021 7:54:46 PM EDT
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