Old Line Spirits

What Old Line Spirits does

Old Line Spirits is a privately held craft distillery headquartered in a 25,000 sq ft facility in the Highlandtown neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland, founded by former Navy aviators Mark McLaughlin and Arch Watkins (with Ben Pfinsgraff as co-founder/director) and opened to the public in February 2017 after the founders trained at Golden Distillery (Washington state) and Middle West Spirits (Ohio). The company's core offering is American Single Malt Whiskey produced from malted barley, matured in new American oak and finished through an extensive Double Oak Series utilizing more than ten cask types (Sherry, Port, Madeira, Cognac, Armagnac, Moscatel, Sauternes, Tokaji, Maple Syrup, Stout, Caribbean Rum, Amburana). Its secondary brands are Case 1 (Aged Caribbean Rum aged 7-11 years ex-bourbon in the Caribbean and then finished in Baltimore via a dual-climate maturation model), Case 1 Vodka (seven-times distilled from 100% corn), and limited/seasonal releases such as Swimcall Summer Blend, 51 Rye Whiskey, and the commissioned Pride of Baltimore II Rum.

The business monetizes through unit-priced bottled spirits sales (price points $20-$70 MSRP across regular, Navy Strength, Bottled-In-Bond, Single Barrel, and cask-finish SKUs) via three channels: direct-to-consumer e-commerce shipping to 40+ states, regional wholesale distribution through Prestige-Ledroit Distributing Co. covering Maryland, Delaware, and Washington D.C., and on-site sales at The Ready Room cocktail bar and bottle shop. Ancillary revenue comes from the 1,100-5,000 sq ft event spaces (The Stillhouse, Flight Deck Courtyard) used for tours, tastings, weddings, and corporate events, plus the free-to-join Quarterdeck Whiskey Club, which drives loyalty and repeat purchase of limited releases. Customer segments are organized horizontally around whiskey enthusiasts/collectors, the military/veteran community (reinforced by partnerships with Fisher House Foundation, Warrior Music Foundation, The Baltimore Station, and Tailhook Educational Foundation), social drinkers, and experience seekers.

The go-to-market blends experiential marketing (distillery tours, cocktail bar, event programming), community engagement via the whiskey club, organic social media (Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest), and direct distribution plus DTC shipping, with notable brand awards including Fred Minnick's Top 100 American Whiskeys ranking (#8 for Sherry Cask Finish, 2025). The company has no disclosed institutional funding beyond two early rounds totaling approximately $1.97M (2017-2018), no app or API platform, and currently operates with 1-10 employees.

Name

Old Line Spirits

Legal name

Old Line Spirits

Website

https://oldlinespirits.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Old Line Spirits is a privately held, veteran-founded craft distillery in Baltimore, MD producing American Single Malt Whiskey, Case 1 Aged Caribbean Rum, and Vodka, sold direct-to-consumer across 40+ states, through regional distribution in MD/DE/DC, and via an on-site cocktail bar and event venues.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Distillery Spirits

NAICS

Distilleries (312140), Distilleries (31214), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (445320), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

SIC

Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

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), Alcohol Subscription Clubs & Membership Retail (CRANAAAI)

Keywords

• Craft distillery
• American single malt
• Aged Caribbean rum
• Cask finish whiskey
• Craft vodka

Headquarters

HQ city

Baltimore

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, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Spirits Product Sales: Direct sales of bottled spirits including American Single Malt Whiskeys, Aged Caribbean Rums, and Vodka through e-commerce and retail distribution.
2. Distillery Experiences: Revenue from distillery tours, tastings, cocktail bar (The Ready Room), and private event bookings at the 25,000 sq ft Highlandtown facility.
3. Quarterdeck Whiskey Club Membership: Free membership program offering exclusive access to limited releases, early purchase opportunities, and member benefits that drive customer loyalty and repeat purchases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Old Line Spirits is a Baltimore-based craft distillery that manufactures and sells American Single Malt Whiskies, Aged Caribbean Rums, and Vodka under the Old Line and Case 1 brands. The distillery also operates The Ready Room cocktail bar, offers tours and tastings, hosts private events, and runs the Quarterdeck Whiskey Club membership program, with direct e-commerce shipping to 40+ U.S. states and regional distribution through Prestige-Ledroit in Maryland, Delaware, and Washington D.C.

Product overview

Old Line Spirits is a Baltimore, Maryland-based craft distillery founded by two Navy aviators offering a portfolio of award-winning American Single Malt Whiskies and Aged Caribbean Rums under the Old Line and Case 1 brands, plus Case 1 Vodka and flavored variants. The core product line includes Flagship American Single Malt (95 proof), Navy Strength (114 proof), Bottled-In-Bond, and Single Barrel releases. The company operates an extensive Double Oak Series featuring numerous cask-finish expressions using various wine and spirit barrels (Sherry, Port, Madeira, Cognac, Tokaji, Stout, Maple Syrup, Moscatel, Armagnac, Sauternes, Caribbean Rum). The Case 1 rum line includes Original, Navy Strength, and specialty cask finishes. Case 1 Vodka and Case 1 Orange Vodka round out the portfolio. The distillery also operates The Ready Room cocktail bar, offers tours and tastings, hosts private events, and runs the Quarterdeck Whiskey Club membership program. Products are available regionally in Maryland, Delaware, and Washington DC, with online shipping to 40+ states.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Case 1: A sub-brand featuring Aged Caribbean Rums including Original, Navy Strength, and various cask finishes (Port, Madeira, Sherry, Whiskey), as well as Case 1 Vodka and Case 1 Orange Vodka.
• The Ready Room
• Quarterdeck Whiskey Club

Products and services

• Flagship American Single Malt Whiskey The defining spirit of Old Line's American Single Malt collection, crafted from finest malted barley and matured 4-6 years in new heavy char American oak barrels. 95-proof whiskey with notes of vanilla, cocoa, and cereal. $45 MSRP.
• Navy Strength American Single Malt Whiskey 114-proof American Single Malt honoring traditional Navy strength with boldness and complexity and notes of cocoa, brown sugar, and cereal. Can be enjoyed neat or in cocktails. $55 MSRP.
• Bottled-In-Bond American Single Malt Whiskey Crafted under U.S. Bottled-In-Bond Act of 1897 standards. Oak-forward character with toasted cereal notes from 100% malt mash bill, unfolding into caramel, vanilla, and baking spices. 100-proof at $50 MSRP.
• Single Barrel American Single Malt Hand-selected single cask releases showcasing individuality of each barrel. Bottled at natural cask strength with transparent production, aging, and bottling details on the back label. $60 MSRP.
• Sherry Cask Finish American Single Malt Whiskey Double Oak Series expression finished in freshly emptied sherry casks. Ranked No. 8 on Fred Minnick's Top 100 American Whiskeys list. Notes of toffee, dried fruit, and subtle spice. 100-proof.
• Sauternes Cask Finish American Single Malt Springtime release finished in casks previously held sweet white wine. Spring bouquet of fruit and floral character balancing honey, toffee, and dark chocolate notes. 100 proof at $65 MSRP.
• Armagnac Cask Finish American Single Malt Over 3.5 years new American Oak aging plus 1.5 years Armagnac cask maturation. Fruit sweetness with notes of grape, apple, pear, vanilla, and cherry. 100 proof.
• Moscatel Cask Finish American Single Malt Double Oak Series expression aged in new heavy char American white oak then finished in former Moscatel oak barrels. Rich flavors of pear, rose, and dark chocolate. 100 proof.
• Maple Syrup Cask Finish American Single Malt Limited release finished in casks previously held hand-selected premium New Hampshire maple syrup. Sweet notes balance cereal, caramel, and savory character.
• Caribbean Rum Cask Finish American Single Malt American Single Malt finishing in ex-rum barrels picking up Case 1 Rum's vanilla and butterscotch notes. Brown sugar, tobacco, and light citrus base. 100 proof at $65 MSRP.
• Cognac Cask Finish American Single Malt Double Oak Series with initial maturation in new American white oak then toasted Cognac barrels. Interplay of vanilla bean, caramel, raisin, citrus, and tobacco. 100 proof.
• Madeira Cask Finish American Single Malt Double Oak Series drawing depth from barrels previously holding Madeira wine. Chocolate-covered raisins, nutty undertones, vanilla, caramel, and nutmeg. 100 proof.
• Port Cask Finish American Single Malt Double Oak Series starting in American white oak and finishing in seasoned port barrels. Dark cherries, apricot, light baking spice, cocoa, and caramel. 100 proof.
• Tokaji Cask Finish American Single Malt Whiskey Finished in Hungarian Tokaji wine cask. Honeyed stone fruit and golden raisin aromas, flavors of apricot, vanilla, spice, and soft caramel. 100 proof.
• Stout Cask Finish American Single Malt Finished in a 133-gallon French oak puncheon with unique journey: PX Sherry barrel, Sagamore Spirit Sherry Cask Finish Rye, Monument City Brewing Woodstove Imperial Stout. Rich chocolate, roasted malt, and toffee notes.
• Case 1 Rum Original Aged Caribbean rum aged 7-11 years in used bourbon barrels. Rich notes of vanilla, butterscotch with hints of pineapple and coconut. 84 proof at $30 MSRP.
• Case 1 Rum Navy Strength 114-proof Caribbean rum reserved for adventurous palates. Seven to eleven years of tropical aging in ex-bourbon barrels with bold depth and vanilla undertones. $40 MSRP.
• Case 1 Pride of Baltimore Rum Commissioned by Pride of Baltimore II honoring 250 years of American Independence. Aged in ex-bourbon and ex-American single malt casks, finished with Amburana oak. 100 proof at $50 MSRP.
• Case 1 Vodka Maryland-made vodka from 100% corn, seven-times distilled, gluten-free. Known for purity, precision, and naturally occurring sweetness. Clean profile for mixing. 80 proof at $20 MSRP.
• Case 1 Orange Vodka Distilled seven times from 100% corn and infused with natural orange flavor. Bright, smooth finish designed for Orange Crush cocktails. Maryland-themed. 70 proof at $22 MSRP.
• 51 Rye Whiskey High Malt Rye Whiskey collaboration with Monument City Brewing Co., using grains from their 51 Rye IPA. 102 proof at $50 MSRP.
• Swimcall Summer Blend Summer blend fusing Old Line American Whiskey with Case 1 Caribbean Rum. Notes of grilled pineapple, toasted vanilla, and sunlit finish. 92 proof at $40 MSRP.
• Harvest Moon Double Oak Blend Second annual autumn release combining PX Sherry and Amburana finishes. Captures essence of fall with late-season fruit and baking spices. 100 proof at $70 MSRP.
• Case 1 Rum Whiskey Cask Finish Latest and longest aged rum in Double Oak series. Seven years in ex-bourbon casks in Caribbean plus 3 years in Old Line American Single Malt casks in Baltimore. Vanilla, caramel, oak, malt, and spice. Limited release.
• Case 1 Rum Madeira Cask Finish Signature Rum Double Oak expression with dual-climate, dual-oak maturation. Seven to eleven years ex-bourbon in Caribbean plus additional Madeira-seasoned barrel aging in Baltimore. Notes of butterscotch, dried fruit, and herbs.
• Case 1 Rum Port Cask Finish Annual small-batch release of Aged Caribbean Rum finished in Port Wine barrels. Notes of dried fruit, cherry, and caramel. Limited release.
• Case 1 Rum Sherry Cask Finish Rich expression with final maturation in Oloroso Sherry barrels for three years. Adds depth with bold notes of fig, toasted almond, dried fruit, and spice. 100 proof at $45 MSRP. Limited distillery exclusive.
• The Ready Room Cocktail Bar Maryland's first full beer, wine, and spirits cocktail bar in a distillery. Aviation-inspired cocktail bar inside the distillery with exposed brick, leather lounge seating, and vintage naval touches. Open Thursday-Saturday 1-9 PM.
• Distillery Tours and Tastings Guided tours of the Highlandtown distillery learning about Old Line and the distilling process. Includes guided tasting of award-winning American Single Malt Whiskies and Aged Caribbean Rums. Saturday afternoon 2PM tours.
• Private Events Venue Three event spaces: The Ready Room Cocktail Bar (1,100 sq ft, 75 capacity), The Stillhouse (3,500 sq ft, 250+ capacity), and The Flight Deck Courtyard (5,000 sq ft, 250+ capacity). Hosts weddings, corporate events, fundraisers, and private gatherings.
• Quarterdeck Whiskey Club Whiskey club for enthusiasts offering priority access to new releases, live and virtual experiences, behind-the-scenes content, exclusive members-only releases, free tours, free pours, discounts, and members-only seminars and happy hours.

Quantifiable outcome

• Sherry Cask Finish ranked No. 8 on Fred Minnick's Top 100 American Whiskeys list
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fisher House FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 November 2022Veterans Day fundraiser partnership. Old Line donates $5 from select bottles sold at participating retailers to Fisher House Foundation, which provides free lodging near VA hospitals for military and veteran families. Campaign ran through December 2022 in Maryland, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Washington D.C.
• Warrior Music FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupports music lessons and access to music therapists for active duty military, veterans, and their families to improve mental health in the military community.
• The Baltimore StationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTherapeutic residential and outpatient treatment program supporting veterans overcoming obstacles to regain self-sufficiency.
• Tailhook Educational FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNonprofit dedicated to educating the public about U.S. Navy carrier aviation history and its importance to national security.
• Monument City Brewing Co.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for 51 Rye Whiskey using grains from Monument City Brewing's celebrated 51 Rye IPA in the mash bill, creating a High Malt Rye Whiskey that honors Maryland's state spirit while combining creativity and tradition.
• Pride of Baltimore IIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommissioned bottle - Case 1 Pride of Baltimore Rum commemorates 250 years of American Independence, honoring the daring legacy of privateers and Baltimore's maritime history. A tribute to American seafaring tradition.
• Sagamore SpiritminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerShared cask sourcing - Stout Cask Finish whiskey used a barrel that previously held Sagamore Spirit's Sherry Cask Finish Rye before being used at Monument City Brewing for their Woodstove Imperial Stout.
• Middle West SpiritscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduction partnership where Mark and Arch traveled to Columbus, Ohio for a year to make their American Single Malt using Middle West's equipment. Mentored by head distiller Ryan in advanced distilling skills. Production was later turned over to Middle West team while Old Line travels for quality control.
• Golden DistillerycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquired American Single Malt production knowledge from Golden Distillery (Washington state). Golden's Samish Bay Single Malt won best-in-class at 2012 American Distilling Institute. Founders trained under Bob Stilnovich learning fundamentals of craft distilling.
• Prestige-Ledroit Distributing Co.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner handling Maryland, Delaware, and Washington D.C. regional distribution of Old Line Spirits products.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Middle West Spirits: Columbus, Ohio craft distillery that mentored Old Line's founders during their initial production phase. Comparable as a Midwestern craft distillery producing whiskey with on-site tasting room and DTC distribution.
• Few Spirits: Evanston, Illinois craft distillery producing whiskey, gin, and vodka. Comparable as a craft distiller with a strong founder story, multiple spirit categories, and experiential on-site bar and tours.
• Smooth Ambler: West Virginia craft distillery producing bourbon, rye, and American Single Malt. Comparable as a craft distillery emphasizing transparency, premium small-batch production, and tasting room experiences.
• Westland Distillery: Seattle-based craft distillery widely regarded as a leader in American Single Malt Whiskey. Directly comparable to Old Line in category focus, cask-finish innovation, premium pricing, and DTC/wholesale distribution model.
• Wilderness Trail: Kentucky craft distillery producing bourbon and rye. Comparable in scale and craft positioning, with on-site tours, tastings, and a focus on cask-finished premium expressions.
• Copperworks Distilling: Seattle craft distillery producing American Single Malt Whiskey and gin. Comparable in single malt focus, cask-finish innovation, premium pricing, and DTC + on-premise tasting room model.
• Balcones Distilling: Texas-based award-winning craft distillery with a broad spirits portfolio including American Single Malt. Comparable as an award-winning, founder-led craft producer focused on cask innovation and premium pricing.
• Sagamore Spirit: Maryland-based craft distillery producing premium rye whiskey. Direct regional peer sharing Baltimore-area distribution, similar experiential strategy (tours, tastings, on-site bar), and shared cask sourcing relationships with Old Line.
• Catoctin Creek: Virginia/Maryland-region craft distillery producing rye whiskey and other spirits. Comparable as a Mid-Atlantic craft distiller with a founder-led story, on-site tasting room, and DTC/wholesale hybrid distribution.
• Stranahan's: Colorado craft distillery specializing in American Single Malt Whiskey. Comparable to Old Line in core product focus, small-batch premium positioning, founder-led brand storytelling, and DTC e-commerce strategy.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Pinterestpinterest.com/oldlinespirits
• Xx.com/oldlinespirits
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/old-line-spirits

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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