Building Shmidt Spirits

Over the past year, we have been in the process of building the space that will house Shmidt Spirits. Much of this work has been done by contractors who have cracked concrete, dug drains, and created a fire-safe room in which to store our barrels. As we come to the end, though, the final touches fall to Arthur and I to complete.

The last month has seen us sweeping up the dust left behind by the work of the contractors, building furniture, and generally getting the non-factory spaces ready for ourselves and the public. It’s been a lot of work, but the results speak for themselves.

Day by day, 10360 Southard Drive changes from an empty space into the home of Shmidt Spirits. The photos below will give you some idea of the work being done, and a glimpse of the future of our business.

The Drink Table, As It Was

A dusty, crowded snapshot of how our research materials used to be.

Drink Table, As It Is

Cleaned, organized, and ready for more research.

The Office, Stage 1

The floor is clean, Arthur’s desk and drink table are dusted and organized.

Brian's Desk, Stage 1

Brian’s desk, free of the various items that once populated it.

The Office, Stage 2

Now with bookcase!

Brian's Desk, Stage 2

Now also with bookcase!

The Tasting Room

With the office squared away, the time has come to build the bar.

The Tasting Room

The bar and the shelves are up. Now, about that clutter…

The Bar Clutter

Arthur sorts through our bottles, glasses, and begins cleaning and organizing.

The Work Continues

Arthur keeps winnowing away at the mess (Brian helps in-between photos).

The Tasting Room

Arthur walks the bar, now clean and ready for action.

Shelves

Glasses and ephemera are now in place. Soon, the bottles will come.

A Celebration

Arthur takes a moment to enjoy the new bar in the way it is meant to be used.

The Bar

All we need now are samples and customers.