What Republic Restoratives does

Republic Restoratives is a women-owned and led craft distillery headquartered at 1369 New York Avenue NE, Washington, DC, producing a portfolio of seven American craft spirits: Assembly Gin, Borough Bourbon, Chapman's Apple Brandy, Civic Vodka, Dissent Gin, Madam, and Purpose Rye. Production is a single-site physical operation, with notable process differentiators including Armagnac-cask finishing of a five-year high-rye bourbon, dual French/American oak aging of an apple brandy made from biodynamically-grown apples, and botanical bill formulations emphasizing locally and sustainably-sourced ingredients such as Eastern U.S. red juniper berries and hand-picked tomato leaves. The company also offers contract distilling services for other beverage businesses.

The company generates revenue through three channels. Direct-to-consumer spirits sales run through a DC bottle shop (Mon-Fri 11AM-5PM), DC local delivery, and a Shopify-based nationwide shipping storefront. A professional services arm provides contract production and distillery services to other beverage companies. A media kit, press list across outlets such as Forbes, Food & Wine, and the Washington Business Journal, and an email newsletter support brand and demand generation.

The company was founded circa 2015, has raised at least $1.78M in disclosed funding including a $1.059M crowdfunding round that the company characterizes as the largest crowdfunded distillery in U.S. history, and lists 11–50 employees. Founders Pia Carusone and Rachel Gardner lead a women-owned and community-funded business with a stated values-driven positioning — including a per-bottle donation partnership with the National Network of Abortion Funds attached to Dissent Gin. No institutional investor or parent company is identified in available materials.

Name

Republic Restoratives

Legal name

Republic Restoratives

Website

https://republicrestoratives.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Republic Restoratives is a women-owned craft distillery in Washington, DC that produces and sells a portfolio of seven American spirits — including gin, bourbon, rye, vodka, and apple brandy — direct-to-consumer via a DC bottle shop, local delivery, and nationwide e-commerce, and also offers contract distilling services to other beverage businesses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Spirits

NAICS

Distilleries (31214), Distilleries (312140)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Spirits Distilling & Brands (CRADAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Distilleries (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAG), Spirits/Cocktail Bars Operated by Producers (THAFALAJ), Spirits Distillery Tours & Tastings (Whiskey, Rum, Gin, Vodka) (THAJAGAF)

Keywords

• Craft distillery spirits
• American craft gin
• Small batch bourbon
• Craft apple brandy
• Single barrel rye

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Spirits Sales: Direct-to-consumer sales of craft spirits through e-commerce platforms and physical bottle shop. Products include gin, bourbon, apple brandy, vodka, rye whiskey. Ships nationwide and delivers locally in DC.
2. Contracting/Distillery Services: Provides distillery services for other businesses, including production and contract distilling capabilities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Republic Restoratives is a craft distillery that produces, bottles, and sells a portfolio of American craft spirits — including gin, bourbon, rye whiskey, vodka, and apple brandy — directly to consumers through its DC bottle shop and nationwide e-commerce storefront. The company also offers contract distilling services for other beverage businesses and operates a tasting room and bottle shop at its Washington, DC production facility.

Product overview

Republic Restoratives is a women-owned and led craft distillery in Washington, DC producing a portfolio of American spirits including gins, bourbon, apple brandy, vodka, rye whiskey, and specialty celebration whiskeys. The seven distinct spirits in their portfolio are Assembly Gin, Borough Bourbon, Chapman's Apple Brandy, Civic Vodka, Dissent Gin, Madam, and Purpose Rye, each crafted with locally-sourced ingredients and unique flavor profiles. The company also operates a bottle shop and offers distillery contracting services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Assembly Gin A botanical gin inspired by the founding team's Italian heritage, hand-crafted with sustainably sourced Eastern US native red juniper berries and locally sourced botanicals including hand-picked tomato leaves from area farmers, dried tomato, fresh basil, bay leaves, fennel, olive leaves, mandarin, and lemon zest. Bottled at 86 proof in 750ml. Targeted at craft gin consumers interested in savory, locally sourced, values-driven spirits.
• Borough Bourbon A five-year-old high-rye bourbon with a mash bill of 75% corn, 21% rye, and 4% malted barley, finished in 50-year-old Armagnac casks. Available in 750ml and 200ml bottles at 88 proof, with notes of dried fruits, worn leather, and rich candied nuts. Targeted at bourbon enthusiasts seeking cask-finished American whiskey.
• Chapman's Apple Brandy An apple brandy crafted from biodynamically grown Jonagold, Gala, Fuji, and Honeycrisp apples, fermented from local apple juice, distilled on the lees, and dual-aged in French and American oak. Bottled at 84 proof with rich apple notes. Targeted at brandy and craft spirit consumers seeking distinctive apple-forward profiles.
• Civic Vodka An American craft vodka distilled exclusively from North American grown Eastern sweet corn and charcoal-filtered for a crisp finish. Bottled at 80 proof with a creamy, slightly sweet palate and dry finish. Targeted at vodka consumers seeking corn-based, American-produced craft vodka.
• Dissent Gin A pastrami-spiced gin inspired by RBG and NYC's Russ & Daughters deli, featuring botanicals of pepper, allspice, bay leaf, ginger, lemon, mandarin orange, and hickory smoke. A vegan gin at 90 proof with a portion of each bottle sold donated to the National Network of Abortion Funds. Targeted at craft gin consumers who value bold flavor and values-driven purchasing.
• Madam A celebration whiskey commemorating the inauguration of America's first female, Black, and South Asian Vice President. A blend of 7-year-old bourbon and 5-year-old rye with a mash bill of 58% rye, 37% corn, and 5% malted barley. Bottled at 92 proof. Targeted at whiskey enthusiasts and commemorative-spirit collectors.
• Purpose Rye A 100 proof single-barrel straight rye whiskey with a mash bill of 95% rye and 5% malted barley, aged in deep char barrels imparting smoky, sweet, cocoa notes with rich resin, black pepper, and baking spice on the palate. Targeted at rye whiskey enthusiasts seeking single-barrel expressions.
• Contracting and Distillery Services Provides distillery production and contract distilling services to other beverage businesses, including production capacity and private label manufacturing. Sourced via a dedicated Contracting Services webpage and [email protected] inbox. Targeted at beverage companies needing specialized distilling expertise or supplementary production capacity.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• National Network of Abortion FundsminorOthersFor every bottle of Dissent Gin sold, Republic Restoratives sends a donation to the National Network of Abortion Funds, a nonprofit funding local efforts in the most restrictive states to provide financial, logistical, cultural and political assistance to people who need an abortion.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Catoctin Creek Distilling Company: Purcellville, Virginia-based craft distillery producing rye whiskey, bourbon, and brandy with strong DTC and regional wholesale presence. Closely comparable in size, geography (Mid-Atlantic), and craft-spirits portfolio mix.
• Koval Distillery: Chicago-based craft distillery producing whiskey, gin, and specialty spirits with strong DTC and on-site tasting. Comparable in scale, craft positioning, and women/co-founder leadership narrative.
• Sagamore Spirit: Baltimore, Maryland-based rye whiskey distillery with a flagship rye expression, DTC e-commerce, and tasting room. Highly comparable in regional positioning, rye-forward portfolio, and direct-to-consumer emphasis.
• New Columbia Distillers (Green Hat): Washington, DC-based craft distillery producing gin, vodka, and bourbon with on-site tasting room and bottle sales. Most direct geographic and operational peer within DC itself.
• Smooth Ambler: West Virginia craft distillery producing bourbon, rye, and gin with a tasting room and national distribution. Similar craft scale, Mid-Atlantic/Appalachian geography, and bourbon/rye product mix.
• Few Spirits: Evanston, Illinois craft distillery producing bourbon, rye, gin, and vodka with on-site tasting room and DTC sales. Comparable craft scale, premium positioning, and single-site production model.
• Tuthilltown Spirits (Hudson Whiskey): New York-based craft distillery producing bourbon, rye, and gin with tasting room and DTC focus. Comparable craft scale, regional East Coast positioning, and bourbon/rye core portfolio.
• Copper Fox Distillery: Virginia craft distillery producing whiskey, gin, and apple brandy with proprietary malting and on-site tasting room. Comparable in Mid-Atlantic geography, craft scale, and specialty/brandy portfolio overlap.

Broad incumbents

• Diageo (craft portfolio incl. Bulleit, Orphan Barrel): Global spirits major with substantial craft and bourbon exposure. Represents the competitive ceiling and likely acquisition counterparty for scaled craft distillers like Republic Restoratives.
• St. George Spirits: Alameda, California-based craft distillery with broader portfolio (gin, vodka, whiskey, liqueurs) and national distribution. Comparable craft specialty positioning but materially larger scale and brand reach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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