First Drops

Help Center

Help Center

Guides and FAQs for running your distillery with First Drops.

Production

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Recipe Management

Create and manage distilling recipes with automatic botanical scaling and inventory integration.

Logging Distillation Runs

Learn how to log distillation runs in First Drops, from botanical selection to final spirit measurements.

Packaging & Filling - Beyond Just Bottles

Learn about packaging operations in First Drops - from sample vials to bulk containers for comprehensive container filling.

Tools

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Dilution & Blending Calculators

Use built-in calculators for spirit dilution, temperature correction, and blending operations.

Compliance

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Cleaning Logs & Schedules

Create cleaning schedules and maintain hygiene logs for compliance and food safety.

HACCP & Food Safety Compliance

Manage HACCP plans and food safety documentation for regulatory compliance.

Traceability - From Botanicals to Bottle

Full traceability from botanicals to finished products for regulatory compliance and quality control.

Reporting

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Reports & Analytics

Generate detailed production, financial, and compliance reports for your distillery operations.

Stock & Sales

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Stock Management & Sales Tracking

Manage finished product stock and record sales transactions with automatic COGS and profit tracking.

Production Planning

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Materials Planning (MRP) - Forecast Your Needs

Learn how to use First Drops MRP system to forecast botanical, spirit, and packaging needs for your distillery.

MRP

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MRP: Materials Requirements Planning

Understand how to use MRP to plan materials and avoid shortages.

Inventory

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Managing Inventory - Botanicals, Spirits & Containers

Learn how to manage distillery inventory including botanicals, base spirits, flavorings, and containers in First Drops.

Blending

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Blending Calculator: Create a 1L Master Recipe and Scale

Create a 1L master blending recipe and scale it precisely.

Getting Started

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Getting Started with First Drops

Get started with First Drops distillery management software. Learn the basics of inventory, distilling, and packaging.

Getting Started with First Drops

Learn how to set up First Drops and complete your first production tasks.