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About OSDC
What does OSDC do?
Three things: bulk spirits, consulting and supply chain management. We support strategy and execution across the commercial and supply chain lifecycle, as one integrated partner.
Who do you work with?
Distilleries, non-distilling producers, brand owners, brokers and investors, along with the companies that supply them: grain suppliers, packaging suppliers and manufacturers. Some clients are just starting out. Others run large-scale programs.
Where are you based?
Kentucky, in the heart of bourbon country. Our network reaches across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa and Latin America.
What makes OSDC different?
Senior-level perspective, hands-on support and an industry-connected network. The team brings more than 100 years of collective, direct industry experience across both supply and demand.
Bulk spirits
Can you source liquid?
Yes. We source quality bulk spirits and help with supplier discovery, sourcing strategy and contracting.
Can you help us buy or sell inventory?
Yes, both. If you are looking to buy, we find the liquid through our network and help you contract for it. If you are holding inventory, we help you see what it costs to keep, decide which lots to hold and sell the rest to external parties.
Is there a minimum size?
No fixed minimum. We meet you at your buying level, from a first purchase to a large-scale program.
How do I know what holding my barrels costs?
Use the carrying-cost calculator. Enter your barrel count and value and it adds up warehouse storage, insurance, any barrel tax and cost of capital. Every rate can be changed.
Working together
How does an engagement start?
With an align conversation to confirm your objectives, constraints and priorities. Then we scope the work together. See how we engage.
How is the work priced?
Each engagement is scoped to the work, with deliverables, timing and commercial structure agreed before anything starts.
Do you only work in beverage alcohol?
No. The team also has direct experience in food and beverage, cannabis, real estate and hospitality.
Client inventory
What is the client inventory dashboard?
A private, live view of the inventory OSDC manages for you: what has moved, what is still held and what it costs to keep.
Who can see my inventory?
You, and the OSDC team working on your account. Each client has their own login and sees only their own data.
What do you need from me to set it up?
The inventory file you already have. A CSV or Excel export is enough to get started.
Still have a question?
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