Meet the Perfect Spirit Whistling Andy Meet the Perfect Spirit Michael Marchetti Owner/Distiller Brian Anderson Owner/Distiller

Meet the Perfect Spirit Agenda Just a little about Us Distilleries like Fungi Just the good kind Distilleries hate Bacteria Just the Bad Kind Sanitation Why is it so important Meet the Perfect Spirit

Meet the Perfect Spirit Who We are A micro-distillery in beautiful Bigfork, Montana. Whistling Andy specializes in handcrafted spirits sourced from Montana grains. With a delectable variety of products ranging from international award winning Hibiscus Coconut Rum to Montana's first "grain to glass" Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Where did the Name Come from? "Whistling Andy" was lead distiller Brian Anderson's father's nickname. Meet the Perfect Spirit

We are located in NW Montana in the Village of Bigfork. Meet the Perfect Spirit

Meet the Perfect Spirit We like Fungi Yeasts used in the production of High proof Alcohol mostly belong to the genus Saccharomyces. S.bayanus S.uvarum S.cariocanus S.cerevisiae S.eubayanus S.kudriavzevii S.mikitae S.paradoxus S.pastorianus Meet the Perfect Spirit

Meet the Perfect Spirit We hate Bacteria Malted Grains Lactobacilli, Bacilli, Pediococci, Meet the Perfect Spirit

Distillery Sanitation Distillation Sanitation Although bourbon, whiskey, and distilled spirits are high alcohol and low-risk food products, sanitation is still an important part of production. In Most cases the distillation process is primarily automated and maintained through clean-in-place (CIP) processes. Cookers, yeast tubs, and fermenters are typically pressure washed and steam cleaned for several hours in between each batch. Some Distilleries also discussed the use of the “heads” or “tails” for pre-rinses after cleaning steps. Additionally, during bottling, bottles are typically pre-rinsed with Alcohol prior to filling, which ensures product purity. Meet the Perfect Spirit

The Enemy of Sanitation Mash Hoses Tanks and Valves Meet the Perfect Spirit

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Meet the Perfect Spirit Cleaning Products PBW - An Alkaline non-toxic cleaner, safer and greener than comparable caustics. Will not harm stainless steel or soft metal and plastics. Star San - a self-foaming acid sanitizer. A blend of phosphoric acid and dodecyl benzene sulphonic acid. Can be used as a no-rinse sanitizer if used under 300 ppm. B-Brite - Cleans with active oxygen. Does not contain chlorine or bisulfite. IO Star - An iodine based no-rinse sanitizer. 1-2 minute contact time when used in the concentration of 1oz per 5 gallons. C-Brite - An EPA approved, chlorine based powderized cleanser. Specifically for brewery use on bottles, glassware, dishes, countertops, equipment and utensils. Meet the Perfect Spirit

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Meet the Perfect Spirit Additional Reading http://www.cbs.state.or.us/osha/pdf/pubs/fact_sheets/fs57.pdf Meet the Perfect Spirit

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Meet the Perfect Spirit Our Products Currently Available Products Hibiscus Coconut Rum Harvest Select Whiskey Straight Bourbon Whiskey Moonshine Cucumber Gin Crystal Rum HopSchnop Kirshwasser Meet the Perfect Spirit

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Meet the Perfect Spirit Hibiscus Coconut Rum It is crisp, refreshing, and has undertones of hibiscus, coconut and banana. International Award Winning Hibiscus Coconut Rum! From the Tasting Panel Magazine - given a 91 tasters review rating! Featured in Esquire and Wine Enthusiast 40% Alc. by Vol. (80 proof) Meet the Perfect Spirit

Harvest Select Whiskey Handcrafted with 100 % Montana grains. Sourced from two local Montana Family Farms Deep-aquifer water combine to create this grain to glass whiskey. Featured in Sunset Magazine. The spirit of Montana distilled! 40% Alc. by Vol. (80 proof) Meet the Perfect Spirit

Meet the Perfect Spirit Cucumber Gin Unique blend of 8 botanicals Montana grown cucumbers Crisp, Clean Citrus and Cucumber notes 40% Alc. by Vol. (80 proof) Meet the Perfect Spirit

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