The episode discusses the New York State Liquor Authority and the process of obtaining a license for alcohol production and sales. It emphasizes the importance of compliance, good relationships with the authority, and the significance of understanding the regulatory structure.Takeaways<ul><li>New York State Liquor Authority (SLA) is responsible for licensing, permitting, and enforcing regulations for alcohol production and sales.</li><li>Building a good relationship with the SLA is crucial for successful compliance and business operations.</li></ul>Chapters<ul><li>00:00 Introduction to New York State Liquor Authority</li></ul>

The episode discusses the New York State Liquor Authority and the process of obtaining a license for alcohol production and sales. It emphasizes the importance of compliance, good relationships with the authority, and the significance of understanding the regulatory structure. TakeawaysNew York State Liquor Authority (SLA) is responsible for licensing, permitting, and enforcing regulations for alcohol production and sales.Building a good relationship with the SLA is crucial for successful compliance and business operations. Chapters00:00 Introduction to New York State Liquor Authority

New York Liquor Laws Your Essential Distillery Guide

Master Distiller Rabbi Ben Terebelo — Blending Tradition, Technology, and TransformationRabbi Ben Terebelo stands at the crossroads of craft and technology — a master distiller, entrepreneur, and innovator reshaping how the alcohol industry works. Known to many from his appearance on the Discovery Channel’s Moonshiners: Master Distiller, Rabbi Ben brings together deep tradition, precision science, and creative vision.For more than fifteen years, he has honed the art of distilling with a respect for heritage and authenticity rarely seen in modern production. Every batch he has touched reflects a commitment to detail — from the sourcing of ingredients to the fine balance of proof and flavor. His approach unites his rabbinic precision with the craftsmanship of a distiller who understands both chemistry and spirit.Yet Rabbi Ben’s impact reaches far beyond the still. Seeing how distillers, brewers, and winemakers struggled with complex federal and state reporting, he created <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://TTBMath.com" target="_blank">TTBMath.com</a>, an advanced software platform built to simplify the industry’s most complicated side: compliance, paperwork, and process. TTBMath automates formulas, reports, and approvals for distilleries, breweries, and wineries — saving time, reducing errors, and ensuring full regulatory confidence. It bridges old-world production with new-world data.Through TTBMath, Rabbi Ben has become a trusted resource for producers large and small. His work with accountants, compliance experts, and manufacturers helps thousands of businesses operate efficiently, letting them focus on what they do best — crafting exceptional beverages. His team’s goal is simple: handle everything in the industry except making the drink itself.That idea inspired his next project — a podcast that brings together the entire world of alcohol production. Featuring winemakers, brewers, distillers, lawyers, accountants, and regulators, the show dives into every aspect of running a beverage business: from concept to compliance, from label to launch. It’s the behind-the-scenes conversation every producer needs, whether just starting out or running a multi-state brand.Where most people see barriers of paperwork and red tape, Rabbi Ben sees opportunities for connection, education, and innovation. His background in Jewish law and ethics brings an uncommon level of structure and integrity to an industry that depends on both precision and passion.The podcast — inspired by the philosophy of “All But the Batch” — embodies his mission: to support every maker, brewer, and vintner through the entire journey, except the brewing, fermenting, or distilling itself. With warmth, humor, and industry depth, Rabbi Ben Terebelo turns compliance into clarity and transforms technical talk into accessible, engaging conversation.From his appearance on Master Distiller to the creation of a next-generation industry platform, Rabbi Ben has proven that tradition and technology can coexist — even thrive — together. His work empowers those who craft the world’s most celebrated beverages to focus on creation, confident that the business side is handled with precision, care, and faith in the process.Rabbi Ben Terebelo’s journey continues to inspire both makers and innovators — bridging the ancient art of fermentation with the digital future of alcohol production. Whether at the still, in the studio, or behind a screen of data, his message is constant: craft with integrity, innovate with purpose, and always build from the spirit outward.

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Master Distiller Rabbi Ben Terebelo — Blending Tradition, Technology, and Transformation Rabbi Ben Terebelo stands at the crossroads of craft and technology — a master distiller, entrepreneur, and innovator reshaping how the alcohol industry works. Known to many from his appearance on the Discovery Channel’s Moonshiners: Master Distiller, Rabbi Ben brings together deep tradition, precision science, and creative vision. For more than fifteen years, he has honed the art of distilling with a respect for heritage and authenticity rarely seen in modern production. Every batch he has touched reflects a commitment to detail — from the sourcing of ingredients to the fine balance of proof and flavor. His approach unites his rabbinic precision with the craftsmanship of a distiller who understands both chemistry and spirit. Yet Rabbi Ben’s impact reaches far beyond the still. Seeing how distillers, brewers, and winemakers struggled with complex federal and state reporting, he created TTBMath.com, an advanced software platform built to simplify the industry’s most complicated side: compliance, paperwork, and process. TTBMath automates formulas, reports, and approvals for distilleries, breweries, and wineries — saving time, reducing errors, and ensuring full regulatory confidence. It bridges old-world production with new-world data. Through TTBMath, Rabbi Ben has become a trusted resource for producers large and small. His work with accountants, compliance experts, and manufacturers helps thousands of businesses operate efficiently, letting them focus on what they do best — crafting exceptional beverages. His team’s goal is simple: handle everything in the industry except making the drink itself. That idea inspired his next project — a podcast that brings together the entire world of alcohol production. Featuring winemakers, brewers, distillers, lawyers, accountants, and regulators, the show dives into every aspect of running a beverage business: from concept to compliance, from label to launch. It’s the behind-the-scenes conversation every producer needs, whether just starting out or running a multi-state brand. Where most people see barriers of paperwork and red tape, Rabbi Ben sees opportunities for connection, education, and innovation. His background in Jewish law and ethics brings an uncommon level of structure and integrity to an industry that depends on both precision and passion. The podcast — inspired by the philosophy of “All But the Batch” — embodies his mission: to support every maker, brewer, and vintner through the entire journey, except the brewing, fermenting, or distilling itself. With warmth, humor, and industry depth, Rabbi Ben Terebelo turns compliance into clarity and transforms technical talk into accessible, engaging conversation. From his appearance on Master Distiller to the creation of a next-generation industry platform, Rabbi Ben has proven that tradition and technology can coexist — even thrive — together. His work empowers those who craft the world’s most celebrated beverages to focus on creation, confident that the business side is handled with precision, care, and faith in the process. Rabbi Ben Terebelo’s journey continues to inspire both makers and innovators — bridging the ancient art of fermentation with the digital future of alcohol production. Whether at the still, in the studio, or behind a screen of data, his message is constant: craft with integrity, innovate with purpose, and always build from the spirit outward.

Master Distiller Rabbi Ben Terebelo — Blending Tradition, Technology, and TransformationRabbi Ben Terebelo stands at the crossroads of craft and technology — a master distiller, entrepreneur, and innovator reshaping how the alcohol industry works. Known to many from his appearance on the Discovery Channel’s Moonshiners: Master Distiller, Rabbi Ben brings together deep tradition, precision science, and creative vision.For more than fifteen years, he has honed the art of distilling with a respect for heritage and authenticity rarely seen in modern production. Every batch he has touched reflects a commitment to detail — from the sourcing of ingredients to the fine balance of proof and flavor. His approach unites his rabbinic precision with the craftsmanship of a distiller who understands both chemistry and spirit.Yet Rabbi Ben’s impact reaches far beyond the still. Seeing how distillers, brewers, and winemakers struggled with complex federal and state reporting, he created <a href="http://TTBMath.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">TTBMath.com</a>, an advanced software platform built to simplify the industry’s most complicated side: compliance, paperwork, and process. TTBMath automates formulas, reports, and approvals for distilleries, breweries, and wineries — saving time, reducing errors, and ensuring full regulatory confidence. It bridges old-world production with new-world data.Through TTBMath, Rabbi Ben has become a trusted resource for producers large and small. His work with accountants, compliance experts, and manufacturers helps thousands of businesses operate efficiently, letting them focus on what they do best — crafting exceptional beverages. His team’s goal is simple: handle everything in the industry except making the drink itself.That idea inspired his next project — a podcast that brings together the entire world of alcohol production. Featuring winemakers, brewers, distillers, lawyers, accountants, and regulators, the show dives into every aspect of running a beverage business: from concept to compliance, from label to launch. It’s the behind-the-scenes conversation every producer needs, whether just starting out or running a multi-state brand.Where most people see barriers of paperwork and red tape, Rabbi Ben sees opportunities for connection, education, and innovation. His background in Jewish law and ethics brings an uncommon level of structure and integrity to an industry that depends on both precision and passion.The podcast — inspired by the philosophy of “All But the Batch” — embodies his mission: to support every maker, brewer, and vintner through the entire journey, except the brewing, fermenting, or distilling itself. With warmth, humor, and industry depth, Rabbi Ben Terebelo turns compliance into clarity and transforms technical talk into accessible, engaging conversation.From his appearance on Master Distiller to the creation of a next-generation industry platform, Rabbi Ben has proven that tradition and technology can coexist — even thrive — together. His work empowers those who craft the world’s most celebrated beverages to focus on creation, confident that the business side is handled with precision, care, and faith in the process.Rabbi Ben Terebelo’s journey continues to inspire both makers and innovators — bridging the ancient art of fermentation with the digital future of alcohol production. Whether at the still, in the studio, or behind a screen of data, his message is constant: craft with integrity, innovate with purpose, and always build from the spirit outward.

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