Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - Central Coast Distillery

By CommonShare

Central Coast Distillery, established in 2017, is a family-owned craft distillery located in Atascadero, California. Specializing in handcrafted, single batch spirits, Central Coast Distillery prides itself on bottling only the pure heart of each run, resulting in a range of spirits that complement a healthy lifestyle and can be enjoyed with little guilt. Led by Craft Distiller and owner Eric Olson, the company takes a culinary approach to spirit-making, sourcing locally grown, harvested, and organic ingredients whenever possible. What sets Central Coast Distillery apart is its innovative production practices, such as making batches in small stills to ensure clean cuts and eliminate impurities, and producing, bottling, and labeling all products within the confines of their bond lines.

Central Coast Distillery offers a unique tasting experience, featuring a four-flight tasting of spirits including Vodka Distilled from Raw Honey, Organic Gin, Bourbon Whiskey, Rum Finished in Bourbon Barrels, and Local Agave Spirits. Visitors can enjoy their tasting neat or in a seasonal cocktail, all while exploring the comfortable and unpretentious environment of the distillery's tasting room. In addition to tastings, the company also hosts private parties, events, and educational courses for both professionals and novices. With a focus on sustainability and locally sourced ingredients, Central Coast Distillery has garnered recognition for its commitment to quality and innovation in the craft spirits industry.

Driven by a passion for learning and a dedication to wildcrafting, Eric Olson's journey from a culinary background to the world of distillation has shaped Central Coast Distillery's mission to create spirits that bring pleasure to the senses. The company's commitment to sustainable practices, innovative production methods, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere has attracted a loyal customer base in the Central Coast region and beyond. As Central Coast Distillery continues to refine its craft and expand its offerings, it remains dedicated to providing a unique and memorable experience for all who visit.

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Traceability

An increasingly important factor in global supply chains, traceability assesses the manufacturer's capability to track products and materials from origin to delivery. The Sustainable Manufacturers Benchmark® explores this through the lens of tiered supplier verification, culminating in end-to-end traceability with real-time monitoring and complete transparency.

Digitized Products

The digital landscape has transformed B2B interactions. This facet assesses the extent to which manufacturers have digitized their product offerings. The spectrum ranges from manufacturers without any online product catalog to those boasting advanced B2B e-commerce platforms, providing clients with order customization, real-time tracking, and an integrated view of the supply chain.

Preferred Materials

This aspect gauges the extent to which manufacturers incorporate sustainable, circular, and regenerative materials in their supply chain. It assesses whether companies merely use standard materials or whether they actively prioritize sustainable and preferred materials in their product range, even going so far as to offer digital verification of material certificates.

Facility Verification and Services

This dimension evaluates the openness and commitment of manufacturers regarding their facility's conditions and services. It covers a spectrum, from providing no facility details at all to showcasing comprehensive third-party audits, ensuring transparency in worker welfare and showcasing a clear commitment to maintaining top-tier facility services.

Readiness to Contract

Before entering a partnership, it's pivotal to understand a manufacturer's business legitimacy. The Sustainable Manufacturers Benchmark® checks for the presence and verification of essential documents, ranging from basic business licenses to comprehensive documentation, client testimonials, and even third-party attestations that verify a manufacturer's reliability and readiness to contract.

Central Coast Distillery

United States

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How our Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark® Works?

By CommonShare

The Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark is a comprehensive framework designed to evaluate and rate manufacturers based on their commitment to sustainability, digital integration, readiness for contracting, material sourcing, and facility standards. It provides a clear, standardized metric for assessing manufacturers in a B2B environment, helping businesses make informed decisions aligned with their sustainability objectives. The benchmark covers crucial areas like end-to-end traceability, the digital verification of supply tiers, utilization of preferred materials, and verified social audits for facilities. By incorporating both depth and granularity across its criteria, the benchmark not only promotes transparency but also encourages continuous improvement in responsible manufacturing practices.