Any experienced distiller knows that the volume of liquid that goes into a barrel is not the same volume that leaves the barrel.  During the maturation process, there is a percentage of spirit which evaporates no matter how well the barrel is produced and sealed.  This is referred to as the ‘Angel’s Share’ and distillers need to manage this so they can accurately work out how much end-product they will have.

 

In the UK angel’s share makes up for around 2% of the total liquid in the barrel, which may seem minuscule, but when a distiller has a medium to large-sized operation, this can really add up.  In warmer climates, such as the US, the angel’s share can account for 4-10% of the barrel.  There are many additional factors that can have an impact on angel’s share, such as the size of the barrel, how many years the spirit is maturing, as well as how the barrels are stored.

 

Distillers have recognised the value in accurately calculating the angel’s share to run an efficient and profitable business.  These kinds of calculations can be carried out manually, however, due to human error and processing problems, this method cannot guarantee the level of accuracy needed.  Manual spreadsheets also put the business at risk of data loss.

 

Additionally, correctly setting the spreadsheets up to accurately forecast the angel’s share and automating the calculations is a challenge in its own right and requires in house skills and expertise.

 

Cofficient Distillery Management Software (DMS) is an ERP software that allows distillers to accurately calculate the Re-Guage cask process and track the Original Litres of Alcohol (OLA) to the Reaguaged Litres of Alcohol (RLA).  What’s more, all of this information is stored on the cloud, meaning that your data is protected, accessible anywhere, and can be accessed 24 hours a day.

 

Want to learn more about Cofficient DMS?  Contact our friendly team today.