End of Days Distillery

What End of Days Distillery does

End of Days Distillery is a privately held craft distillery founded in February 2020 by Shane and Beth Faulkner and operated as EOD Distillery, LLC from a restored WWII-era Quonset hut at 1815 Castle Street in Wilmington, North Carolina. The company produces ultra-premium small-batch spirits using traditional techniques including open-top fermentation, on-the-grain distillation, copper pot stills, and multi-stage barrel aging across diverse wood sources (Mongolian, French, and Brazilian oak). Its 25+ SKU portfolio spans five branded series: Port of Entry (vodka, gin, rum), Castaway (barrel-rested and barrel-aged rum and gin), Castillo 1815 (100% Blue Weber Agave blanco, reposado, añejo), Survivor's Cut (bourbon, rye, American single malt, specialty cask-finished whiskeys), and Luna Bloom (butterfly pea flower gin), plus ready-to-drink cocktails and limited-edition collaborations (notably Shelby Vodka with Shelby American).

The business operates a hybrid go-to-market combining direct-to-consumer e-commerce with flat-rate shipping across the United States and 25+ EU countries, retail distribution through North Carolina ABC stores, an on-site craft cocktail bar (The Lounge), and experiential revenue from tours, tastings, master cocktail classes, and private events. Pricing is positioned at the ultra-premium tier ($23.95–$109.95 per 750ml bottle; $17.95 per RTD 4-pack), with several SKUs explicitly capped at single-barrel or 10,000-bottle limited runs. A Cask Collection barrel investment program lets consumers purchase aging barrels and participate in future releases, providing a non-traditional revenue stream and collector engagement model. The company has accumulated a substantial award portfolio, including USA Distillery of the Year 2024, Vodka Producer of the Year 2022, North Carolina Rum Distillery of the Year, and America's Greatest Agave Spirit Best in Class 2025. Strategic sourcing partnerships with Riverbend Malt House, Front Street Brewery, Shelby American, and Black Water Cooperage support product credibility and capacity without vertical integration. The company is family-owned with a headcount of 11-50, and its first disclosed capital raise was $375,000 in December 2024.

Name

End of Days Distillery

Legal name

EOD Distillery, LLC

Website

https://eoddistillery.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

End of Days Distillery is a Wilmington, North Carolina craft distillery producing ultra-premium small-batch vodka, gin, rum, whiskey, and agave spirits, sold via DTC e-commerce, NC ABC stores, on-site lounge experiences, and a barrel investment program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Distilled Spirits

NAICS

Distilleries (31214), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Spirits Distilling & Brands (CRADAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Distilleries (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAG), Spirits Distillery Tours & Tastings (Whiskey, Rum, Gin, Vodka) (THAJAGAF), Spirits/Cocktail Bars Operated by Producers (THAFALAJ), Premium, Rare & Collectible Alcohol Retail (Fine Wine/Spirits) (CRANAAAJ)

Keywords

• Craft distilled spirits
• Small batch distillery
• Premium vodka gin rum
• Ready to drink cocktails
• Barrel aged whiskey

Headquarters

HQ city

Wilmington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Spirits Sales: Direct sales of ultra-premium craft spirits including vodka, gin, rum, whiskey, and agave spirits through e-commerce and on-site purchases.
2. Ready-to-Drink Cocktails: Canned cocktails including Cargo Mule, Hurricane, Gin & Tonic, and Paloma sold in 4-packs.
3. Merchandise: Sales of branded apparel, hats, drinkware, glassware, barware, mixers, and bitters.
4. Distillery Experiences: Revenue from tours, tastings, master cocktail classes, and private events at the distillery lounge.
5. Barrel Investment Program: Cask Collection program allowing investors to purchase barrels with potential for future releases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

End of Days Distillery produces and sells ultra-premium handcrafted spirits including vodka, gin, rum, whiskey (bourbon, rye, single malt), and 100% Blue Agave spirits, organized into branded series such as Port of Entry, Castaway, Castillo 1815, Survivor's Cut, and Luna Bloom. The distillery also offers ready-to-drink canned cocktails, branded merchandise, on-site distillery tours and tastings, master cocktail classes, and a barrel investment program called the Cask Collection.

Product overview

End of Days Distillery is a craft distillery producing ultra-premium spirits inspired by bold pre-prohibition flavors and styles. The portfolio includes a core lineup of spirits organized into branded series: Port of Entry Series (Vodka, Gin, Rum) as the foundational entry-level products; Castaway Series featuring barrel-rested and barrel-aged variations of gin and rum; Castillo 1815 Blue Agave Spirit (Blanco, Reposado, Añejo) representing premium tequila-style offerings; Survivor's Cut Series (Bourbon, Rye, Whiskey, American Single Malt) showcasing small-batch whiskeys with locally-sourced grains; and Ready-To-Drink Cocktails (Cargo Mule, Hurricane, Gin & Tonic, Paloma) for on-the-go consumption. The distillery also produces limited edition collaborations (Shelby Vodka with Shelby American) and special releases (Madeira Cask Finished Bourbons/Ryes, Single Barrel Navy Strength Rum). Beyond bottle sales, the distillery operates The Lounge cocktail bar and offers experiences including tours, tastings, and cocktail classes. Products are distributed through direct-to-consumer shipping, in-store pick-up, and NC ABC stores.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Port of Entry Series: A product line featuring Port of Entry Vodka, Gin, and Rum - the core portfolio spirits of the distillery.
• Castaway Series
• Castillo 1815 Blue Agave Spirit
• Survivor's Cut Series
• Shelby Vodka
• Luna Bloom Gin

Products and services

• Port of Entry Vodka

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple awards including Vodka Producer of the Year 2022, North Carolina Rum Distillery of the Year, USA Distillery of the Year 2024, Grand Vodka of the Year 2022, 95 Points at Berlin International Spirits Competition 2024, Platinum Award at SIP Awards
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Riverbend Malt HousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Riverbend Malt House in Asheville, NC for malted grains including signature rye used in whiskey production. Riverbend is a leader in craft malting with dedication to local sourcing and innovation.
• Front Street BrewerycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Wilmington's oldest brewery for Survivor's Cut American Single Malt. Distilled their celebrated Tomb Rocker mash (without hops) to create a unique American Single Malt whiskey.
• Shelby AmericanflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration on Shelby Vodka - a high-octane, limited-edition premium vodka inspired by the legendary spirit of Carroll Shelby. Features bold metal die-cast Shelby Cobra emblem. Limited to 10,000 bottles.
• Black Water CooperageminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBarrel supplier for original rye whiskey barrels. Note: company mentioned they will not be producing additional barrels in the future.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Copper & Kings: Louisville, KY craft distillery producing brandy, whiskey, gin, and absinthe. Comparable craft scale, broad spirit portfolio, and on-site tasting room with live music events.
• Few Spirits: Evanston, IL craft distillery specializing in gin, whiskey, and bourbon. Comparable craft scale, multi-category portfolio, DTC + regional distribution model, and emphasis on small-batch premium spirits.
• Durham Distillery: North Carolina-based craft distillery producing gin, vodka, and other spirits with an on-site tasting room. Comparable size, product mix (multiple spirit categories), DTC + regional retail model, and experiential venue approach make it the closest direct peer.
• St. George Spirits: Alameda, CA craft distillery producing gin, vodka, whiskey, brandy, and liqueurs. Comparable craft positioning, diverse spirit portfolio, and emphasis on innovation-driven premium products with industry award recognition.
• Sutler's Spirit Co. Craft distillery operating with tasting room and events. Comparable small-batch craft positioning and experiential retail model in the craft spirits category.
• Smooth Ambler: West Virginia craft distillery producing bourbon, rye, gin, and vodka with award recognition. Similar craft positioning, broad spirit portfolio, and focus on quality-driven limited releases.
• Corsair Distillery: Nashville, TN craft distillery producing whiskey, gin, vodka, rum, and experimental spirits. Similar broad portfolio across categories, craft scale, and on-site tasting room experience.
• Koval Distillery: Chicago-based craft distillery producing whiskey, gin, vodka, and liqueurs from organic grains. Comparable craft scale, multi-category spirit portfolio, and focus on small-batch, premium craft spirits with DTC distribution.
• Doc Porter's Distillery: Charlotte, NC craft distillery producing vodka, gin, whiskey, and liqueurs. Similar craft positioning, multi-category spirit portfolio, and on-site tasting room experience in the same regional market.
• Tuthilltown Spirits: Hudson Valley, NY craft distillery (Hudson Whiskey brand) producing whiskey, gin, and vodka. Comparable craft positioning, premium pricing, and broad spirit portfolio from a single production site.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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