Striped Pig Distillery

What Striped Pig Distillery does

Striped Pig Distillery, LLC is a woman-owned, family-run craft distillery founded in 2013 in Charleston, South Carolina, operating as Charleston's first distillery since Prohibition. The company is affiliated with parent company Local Choice Spirits (Local Choice, Inc.), led by founder and CEO Pixie Paula Dezzutti. It produces a portfolio of 14 core spirits spanning bourbon, rye whiskey, gin, vodka, and rum (including flavored variants and an organic vodka), alongside a premium Barrel Select program under the Jackson's Private Collection sub-brand that yields approximately 200 cask-strength (~120 proof) bottles per selected barrel at roughly $100 per bottle. Differentiated production methods include train-agitated aging in barrels stored along historic railroad tracks and Charleston climate finishing applied to Kentucky-pedigree bourbon.

The company operates a single-site tasting room and distillery at 2225-A Old School Drive in North Charleston, supported by experiential offerings including standard tours, a bi-weekly Single Barrel Experience featuring 9-year bourbon flights, a Barrel Select program, private event hosting (weddings, corporate, bachelor/bachelorette), and recurring community events such as Striped Saturdays vendor markets and the annual Bourbon Bash. Online sales are fulfilled through a partnership with PStreet Wines due to alcohol shipping laws, shipping is restricted from nine US states, and a regional distributor (SCDCCraft.com) handles South Carolina wholesale. An Ambassador Program extends retail placement through referral incentives.

The revenue model combines unit-priced spirit sales ($24.99-$100 per 750ml bottle), tour and tasting fees, private event bookings, merchandise, and Barrel Select custom contracts. Distribution is primarily direct-to-consumer with a tasting-room-led funnel amplified by Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, an email newsletter, and earned media via Charleston City Paper. The company has accumulated nearly 200 spirits competition awards, holds South Carolina Distillery of the Year status, and received multiple 2024 Best of Charleston nominations. The 2024 launch of four new SKUs and a co-location partnership with Ghost Monkey Brewery signals ongoing portfolio and experiential expansion within the regional craft spirits market.

Name

Striped Pig Distillery

Legal name

Striped Pig Distillery, LLC

Website

https://stripedpigdistillery.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Striped Pig Distillery is a woman-owned, family-run craft distillery founded in 2013 in Charleston, SC, producing award-winning bourbon, rye, gin, vodka, and rum. It sells direct-to-consumer through its tasting room, online shipping, and barrel select programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Distilled Spirits

NAICS

Distilleries (31214), Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (42482), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

SIC

Beverages (2080), 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), Spirits/Cocktail Bars Operated by Producers (THAFALAJ), Spirits Retail & Whiskey Shops (Off-Premise) (CRANAAAD)

Keywords

• Craft spirits production
• Bourbon whiskey distillery
• Gin and vodka production
• Rum distillation
• Spirits tasting experiences

Headquarters

HQ city

Charleston

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

Revenue model

1. Spirits Sales: Direct bottle sales of bourbon, rye whiskey, gin, vodka, rum, and flavored spirits through the tasting room and online store. Online orders fulfilled by PStreet Wines. Products range from $24.99 to $100 per 750ml bottle.
2. Tours and Tastings: Paid tour and tasting experiences at the distillery. Tour hours Wednesday-Friday, 12-5pm; Saturday tours by advanced booking only. Private tours available on Tuesdays.
3. Private Events: Revenue from hosting private events including wedding welcome parties, birthday parties, corporate events, holiday parties, bachelor/bachelorette parties, and private cocktail classes.
4. Barrel Select Program: Premium barrel selection program where customers choose their own bourbon barrel, yielding approximately 200 bottles at $100 each. Includes personalization options, custom medallions, and barrel head engraving for additional fees.
5. Merchandise: Apparel and merchandise sales at the distillery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Striped Pig Distillery manufactures and sells award-winning craft spirits including bourbon, rye whiskey, gin, vodka, and rum directly to consumers through its Charleston tasting room and online store. The company also generates revenue from paid tasting room experiences (distillery tours, Single Barrel Tastings), private event hosting, and a custom Barrel Select program that lets customers choose and personalize their own bourbon barrel.

Product overview

Striped Pig Distillery is a woman-owned, family-run craft distillery producing a portfolio of award-winning spirits including bourbon, rye whiskey, gin, vodka, and rum. The core product portfolio spans 14 distinct spirits with a focus on bourbon (6 offerings including standard, flavored, and premium barrel select) complemented by gin (2), vodka (4 including organic and espresso), and rum (3 including spiced). Beyond physical products, the company offers experiential offerings including distillery tours, barrel tasting experiences, a custom barrel select program for private barrel picks, and private event hosting. The distillery collaborates with Ghost Monkey Brewery on specialty releases and maintains an ambassador program for retail distribution. Products are available for online shipping through third-party retailer PStreet Wines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Jackson's Private Collection: Premium barrel select bourbon program featuring single barrel selections with personalized labeling options.

Products and services

• Jackson's Private Collection Premium single barrel bourbon program where customers select their own barrel, yielding approximately 200 bottles labeled with Jackson's Private Collection label. Bottled at cask strength (approximately 120 proof). Aimed at bourbon enthusiasts and collectors.
• Striped Bourbon Flagship bourbon whiskey in the core spirits lineup, sold directly to consumers through the tasting room and online.
• Striped Bottled In Bond Kentucky Bourbon Bottled in bond bourbon meeting federal standards, produced and aged in Kentucky. Priced at $49.99 per 750ml bottle.
• Striped Rye Whiskey Rye whiskey in the core spirits lineup, launched in 2024.
• Striped Black Cherry Bourbon Flavored bourbon with natural black cherry notes, part of the flavored spirits line.
• Striped Southern Pecan Flavored bourbon with pecan and vanilla notes, featuring natural pecan and vanilla bean flavors.
• Striped Gin International award-winning gin with juniper, lavender, and orange peel notes. Made with only 4 botanicals.
• Striped Barrel Aged Gin Award-winning gin aged in bourbon barrels for a smoky, sweet, elevated experience. Barrel-aged version launched in 2024.
• Striped Organic Vodka USDA Organic certified vodka distilled from organic corn, with superb clarity and crisp body.
• Striped Doppio Espresso-flavored vodka with bold roasted coffee aroma and silky body, inspired by Italian digestivo.
• Striped Watermelon Vodka Flavored vodka with watermelon aroma and taste, silky smooth and perfectly sweet.
• Striped Mango Vodka/Rum Blend 50% vodka and 50% rum blend with fresh mango and light citrus notes. Launched in 2024.
• Striped Rum White rum made with premium southern molasses, featuring vanilla and butterscotch notes.
• Striped Spiced Spiced rum with vanilla, butterscotch, allspice, cloves, brown sugar, and cinnamon notes. Inspired by the Master Distiller's family pie recipe.
• Tour & Tasting Distillery tour experience including exploration of historic facility, unique aging process, and tasting of award-winning spirits lineup. Booked via FareHarbor.
• Single Barrel Experience Exclusive intimate tasting of rare expressions sampled straight from the wood, offered every other weekend at the distillery.
• Barrel Select Program Custom barrel selection experience where customers can choose their own bourbon barrel and receive approximately 200 bottles with personalized Jackson's Private Collection labeling, priced at $100 per bottle.
• Private Events Private event hosting at the Charleston distillery for wedding welcome parties, birthday parties, corporate events, holiday parties, bachelor/bachelorette parties, and private cocktail classes.
• Striped Saturdays Market Monthly vendor market held on the first Saturday at the distillery, featuring local businesses, family-friendly activities, music, food, and specialty cocktails.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 200 awards across products
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ghost Monkey BrewerycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 May 2024Collaboration on Bourbon Barrel Beer (BBB), a blonde stout aged in Striped Pig bourbon barrels for 18 months. Ghost Monkey Brewery is officially moving to Old School Drive right next door to Striped Pig, creating a combined 'Pig-Monkey hybrid destination' experience.
• PStreet WinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPStreet Wines processes payments and fulfills online orders for Striped Pig Distillery products shipped to customers. Handles all direct-to-consumer online shipping due to alcohol shipping laws.
• SC Distributor (SCDCCraft.com)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSouth Carolina distributor for Striped Pig spirits, enabling retail and on-premise distribution within the state.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Maker's Mark: Iconic Kentucky bourbon producer with a destination distillery experience and broad national/international distribution. Competes in the same bourbon category and tasting-room/experiential space but at national-brand scale rather than craft scale.
• Buffalo Trace Distillery: One of the largest and most awarded bourbon distilleries in the US, with national distribution and a major visitor center. Overlaps with Striped Pig's bourbon category and tasting-room/tour model but operates at vastly greater scale and distribution breadth.

Direct peers

• Catoctin Creek Distilling Company: Virginia-based craft distillery producing rye whiskey and other spirits with a tasting room and tours. Comparable on craft spirits DTC, on-premise hospitality, and small-batch premium positioning.
• New Riff Distilling: Kentucky-based craft distillery producing bourbon, rye, and malt whiskey with a tasting room and visitor center. Comparable on craft spirits portfolio, single-barrel/private barrel programs, and tour-driven DTC.
• Firefly Distillery: Charleston-area craft distillery best known for Sweet Tea Vodka and a tasting-room/distillery experience. Comparable on regional craft positioning, experiential DTC, and flavored-spirit portfolio breadth.
• Smooth Ambler Spirits: West Virginia craft bourbon and whiskey distillery with a tasting room and tours, focused on small-batch bourbon. Comparable on craft bourbon positioning, premium pricing, and experiential tourism.
• Wilderness Trail Distillery: Kentucky craft bourbon and rye distillery with on-site tours, tastings, and single-barrel offerings. Comparable on craft bourbon operations, single-barrel programs, and tasting-room revenue model.
• Rabbit Hole Distillery: Louisville craft bourbon distillery with a modern tasting room, experiential hospitality, and limited-edition barrel releases. Comparable on premium craft bourbon positioning, barrel-program revenue, and DTC hospitality.
• Old Fourth Distillery: Atlanta-based craft distillery producing bourbon and vodka with a tasting room in a Southeast US market. Comparable on regional Southeast positioning, craft bourbon focus, and experiential hospitality.
• High Wire Distilling Co. Charleston-based craft distillery producing bourbon, whiskey, gin, and vodka with an on-site tasting room and tours. Most directly comparable to Striped Pig on geography, scale, product mix, and experiential DTC model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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