The Roadmap
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Our first objective is the design, construction, and inauguration of The Graine Ledger Distillery. The American Genesis Collection will require a facility that can output 556,500 gallons over the course of two years. We are working with consulting partners to ensure that our distillery floor and process meet the highest standards using the latest in distilling technology.
Design & Construction: 12-18 months
American Genesis Collection: All primary barrels will be filled within the first year if we are able to achieve an annual output of 278,250 gallons. NFT will be updated once your barrel is filled and begins its journey. This is also the time frame in which we are filling employee barrels (12 months )
Insurance & Founders Barrels: Filled in the second year, with the founders prioritized last. The founder's own insurance barrels will be filled lastly. If obligated to do so, to maintain operations of the distillery, we will defer the filling of our barrels as necessary. (12 months)
Commercial Vodka production: In order to generate ongoing revenue for the distillery to maintain distillery operations, we will utilize the excess distillate to produce our own brand of vodka for the first three years of operation, the third year being focused solely on production if applicable.
Commercial Rye Whiskey Product: The distillery will continue to operate in perpetuity after the barrels for the American Genesis collection have been filled and after the first three years of distillery operations. The second product under our brand will be an experimental rye whiskey that we hope to work some of our biochemical wizardry on to discover new experiences for whiskey enthusiasts. More information regarding this project will be revealed as we get near the completion of the American Genesis Collection.
Ongoing Community Revenue Share: American Genesis NFT holders will be able to benefit from the continued operation of the distillery through the allocation of a portion of our profits to a special community-moderated fund, The Graine Ledger Treasury. Some ideas for what the community funds may be used include community investments, loans, events, etc.
From the very beginning, we will be looking to acquire a large parcel of land or a parcel that has adjacent parcels that may remain available to us in the future. Once the distillery is commercially operational, we will begin developing the remaining land for cultivation of our own grain and eventually vegetables, fruits, and herbs of all varieties. The farm will not be tuned for yield but for quality, using eco-friendly processes. The yield from this farm will be used to develop our top shelf whiskey collections.
Development: 12 months
First Harvest: 4 - 6 Months
First Top Shelf Batch Barreled
Vegetable Patch Established
Dairy Operations Established: A byproduct of the whiskey making process are the malt culms, dried shoots and rootlets of sprouted grain. These make for ideal feed for cattle and can thus allow us to operate our own small dairy operation onsite.
Our greatest ambition with this project is to allow whiskey lovers to craft their own whiskey through our distillery while having as granular control over the process as possible. The degree of customization available to American Connoisseur Collection investors will be as comprehensive as possible. All grain will be sourced from our farm. This will be a collection that we will offer in perpetuity but in small batches. Lastly, all American Genesis Collection owners will receive one American Connoisseur Collection barrel for each American Genesis barrel they own.
-depending on what is available per growing season, each owner will receive 2 barrels (one normal and one insurance) based on a lottery style selection process. for each season, the previous seasons winners will not be eligible to ensure each owner receives at least one Connoisseur Collection barrel.
Although the timeline from this point onwards is a bit more speculative as of now, the scaling of our operation should easily allow for the establishment of an onsite lodge and restaurant. The Graine Ledger Lodge & Restaurant will be open to public but also provide special access to our American Genesis Members. Guest at the lodge will be invited to tour our distillery and farm. Our restaurant would be available by reservation only and would only serve dishes that use produce grown on our farm. The dimensions and amenities of the Lodge & Restaurant are yet undecided.
We would like to consolidate all our various operations into a resort experience including our very own 18-hole golf course, recreational facilities, and equestrian facility. Our highest priority will always be our American Genesis Members who would receive unparalleled access and treatment. Our vision for a community-driven operation and the success of just one commercial product can make this all possible and potentially even more.
Once we are able to prove the viability of our vision, we will work to emulate it in other whiskey-producing regions around the world. Each such project will begin producing its own Connoisseur collection. American Genesis Collection owners will be given a free Connoisseur Collection barrel from each initiative that we undertake. We hope to continue to grow organically and prosperously along with a vibrant community with whom we may share our prosperity.
