Eight Oaks Farm Distillery

What Eight Oaks Farm Distillery does

Eight Oaks Farm Distillery is a privately held, family-owned craft distillery founded in 2015 and headquartered on a farm at 7189 PA-309 in New Tripoli, Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania. The company operates a vertically integrated farm-to-glass model in which it grows its own heritage grains — Rosen rye, non-GMO corn, Red Winter wheat, and Wintmalt barley — and mills, mashes, double-distills, barrel-ages, and bottles all spirits on-site using a combination of pot still and column still systems. Its portfolio is organized into three tiers: Farm Flagship spirits (Straight Rye Whiskey, Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Barrel-Aged Applejack, American Gin, American Vodka), a Farm Reserve premium tier featuring wine-cask-finished and Bottled-in-Bond offerings (Double Cask Port Rye, Double Cask Pinot Bourbon, Hero's Cut Rye Whiskey, Veterans Cut Bourbon Whiskey), and a Ready-to-Enjoy line of pre-mixed cocktails (Old Fashioned, Manhattan, Espresso Martini).

The business generates revenue across five streams: direct bottle sales through the on-site shop and e-commerce storefront (eightoaksdistilleryshop.com), on-site tastings and distillery tours, restaurant and bar service with craft cocktails and locally sourced food (operated with on-site partner Tre on the Farm), a B2B Single Barrel Program for corporate team-building and private bottling, and digital gift cards sold via Toast Tab. Distribution extends to eight U.S. states via on-site retail, e-commerce, regional farmers markets and festivals, and limited wholesale channels; spirits pricing is not publicly disclosed, while on-site cocktails range from $7 to $15 and food items from $7 to $16.

The company's primary customer segments are local Lehigh Valley residents and visitors seeking an authentic farm distillery experience, direct-to-consumer spirits buyers purchasing bottles for home use or gifting, businesses purchasing single barrels for team-building, and mission-driven consumers (notably veterans) purchasing cause-tied SKUs. The company is led by co-founders Chad Butters (CEO), Logan Logan, and Jesse Tyahla, with Carly Butters Snyder serving as Chief Operating Officer following a 2021 promotion from General Manager. There are no disclosed institutional funding rounds, M&A activity, patents, or AI/ML capabilities in the source data.

Name

Eight Oaks Farm Distillery

Legal name

Eight Oaks Farm Distillery

Website

https://eightoaksdistillery.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Eight Oaks Farm Distillery is a family-owned Pennsylvania craft distillery that grows its own heritage grains and produces a farm-to-glass portfolio of rye, bourbon, applejack, gin, vodka, premium finished spirits, and ready-to-drink cocktails for on-site, e-commerce, and regional wholesale customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Distilled Spirits

NAICS

Distilleries (312140), Distilleries (31214)

akta.pro primary industry

Distilled Spirits Production & Distilling (AFAFAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialty/Heritage Grain Farming (Ancient Grains: Spelt, Einkorn, Emmer, Teff) (AFAGAAAL)

Keywords

• Craft distilled spirits
• Farm-to-glass distillery
• Heritage grain whiskey
• Ready-to-drink cocktails
• Regenerative farm spirits

Headquarters

HQ city

New Tripoli

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 bottle sales of whiskey, bourbon, gin, vodka, applejack, and ready-to-drink cocktails through on-site shop and e-commerce platform.
2. On-site Tastings & Tours: Guided distillery tours with samples of spirits, offering comprehensive behind-the-scenes experience of the distilling process.
3. Restaurant & Bar Revenue: Food and beverage sales including craft cocktails, beer, wine, and locally sourced menu items at the on-site farm restaurant.
4. Single Barrel Program: B2B program allowing businesses to purchase entire barrels of Eight Oaks spirits for team-building experiences and private bottling.
5. E-Gift Cards: Digital gift cards sold through Toast Tab platform for consumer gifting.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Eight Oaks Farm Distillery grows heritage grains (Rosen rye, non-GMO corn, Red Winter wheat, Wintmalt barley) on its own Lehigh Valley farm and mills, mashes, distills, ages, and bottles craft spirits on-site. Its portfolio includes straight rye whiskey, straight bourbon whiskey, barrel-aged applejack, American gin, American vodka, premium double-cask finishes, bottled-in-bond whiskeys, and ready-to-enjoy pre-mixed cocktails, sold on-site, online, and through a Single Barrel Program.

Product overview

Eight Oaks Farm Distillery is a Pennsylvania craft distillery operating a farm-to-glass model where they grow heritage grains (Rosen rye, non-GMO corn, Red Winter wheat, Wintmalt barley) on their own Lehigh Valley farm. Their product portfolio consists of three tiers: Farm Flagship spirits (Straight Rye Whiskey, Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Barrel-Aged Applejack, American Gin, American Vodka) as core products; Farm Reserve premium finished spirits (Double Cask Port Rye, Double Cask Pinot Bourbon, Hero's Cut Rye Whiskey, Veterans Cut Bourbon Whiskey) featuring specialty barrel finishing; and Ready-To-Enjoy pre-mixed cocktails (Old Fashioned, Manhattan, Espresso Martini). The distillery also offers a Single Barrel Program for custom barrel purchases. All spirits are milled, mashed, distilled, aged, and bottled onsite at their New Tripoli facility.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• Straight Rye Whiskey Straight rye whiskey with 80% rye, 11% corn, and 9% barley mash bill, double-distilled and barrel aged at 60% ABV for a minimum of two years in New American Oak Char #3 barrels in non-temperature regulated Pennsylvania barns. Aimed at craft spirits drinkers.
• Straight Bourbon Whiskey Small-batch bourbon with 78% corn, 9% barley, 8% rye, and 5% soft red winter wheat, double-distilled and barrel aged at 60% ABV for a minimum of two years in non-temperature regulated barns. Targeted at craft bourbon consumers.
• Barrel-Aged Applejack Historical American apple brandy made from 100% freshly pressed apples with no additives, double-distilled through a 4-plate column and barrel aged 2-3 years at 60% ABV in toasted or used rye whiskey barrels. Marketed as an all-American heritage spirit.
• American Gin Wheat-based craft gin produced via vapor extraction of botanicals (juniper, lemongrass, orange peel, rosemary, coriander, orris root) through the pot still's gin basket, allowing controlled potency per botanical. Aimed at craft gin enthusiasts.
• American Vodka Farm-grown wheat vodka distilled through a 25-foot 21-plate column, double-distilled to 95% ABV and down-proofed to 40% with local spring water for a clean neutral spirit. Sold to general spirits consumers.
• Double Cask Port Rye Straight rye whiskey aged a minimum of two years in New American Oak Char #3 and finished 6-9 months in 59-gallon Tawny Port barrels from Portugal. Marketed as a premium finished whiskey with caramelized sugar, vanilla, and chocolate-covered cherry notes.
• Double Cask Pinot Bourbon Straight bourbon whiskey aged a minimum of two years in New American Oak Char #3 and finished 3-6 months in 59-gallon French Oak Pinot Noir barrels sourced from Lehigh Valley wineries. Premium finished bourbon with berry, chocolate, and red wine dry finish.
• Hero's Cut Rye Whiskey Bottled-in-Bond rye whiskey from a five-barrel blend of 4 and 5-year-aged barrels using an 80% rye, 11% corn, 9% barley mash bill, bottled at 50% ABV. A portion of proceeds supports the Northwestern Lehigh Firefighter Foundation.
• Veterans Cut Bourbon Whiskey Bottled-in-Bond bourbon whiskey meeting 1897 federal standards, double-distilled and aged a minimum of four years in New American Oak Char #3, with each barrel signed by veterans and bottled at 50% ABV. Supports PA Veteran Farming Network.
• Old Fashioned Ready-to-Enjoy Cocktail Pre-mixed bottled Old Fashioned cocktail combining Eight Oaks Straight Bourbon Whiskey with orange-infused simple syrup and Greenhouse Aromatic Bitters. Sold as a convenience cocktail for home consumers and gifting.
• Manhattan Ready-to-Enjoy Cocktail Pre-mixed bottled Manhattan cocktail combining Eight Oaks Straight Rye Whiskey with anise simple syrup and Greenhouse Aromatic Bitters. Sold as a home-preparation cocktail.
• Espresso Martini Ready-to-Enjoy Cocktail Pre-mixed bottled Espresso Martini combining Eight Oaks Vodka with local espresso from Baristi Coffee Roasters. Marketed for gifting and home preparation.
• Single Barrel Program B2B custom barrel purchasing service where businesses buy an entire single barrel of Eight Oaks spirits, with distillery visits for barreling, sampling during aging, and a private team bottling experience.
• On-site Distillery Tours and Tastings Guided distillery tours with spirit samples offering a behind-the-scenes experience of the distilling process, bookable via Squarespace Scheduling.
• Farm Restaurant and Bar On-site farm-to-table restaurant and bar offering craft cocktails, regional craft beer, wine, and locally sourced food, with family-friendly seating and seasonal offerings.

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Second Harvest Food Bank of the Lehigh ValleyminorOthersCharitable partner receiving a portion of every sale. Supports food security initiatives in the Lehigh Valley community.
• PA Veteran Farming NetworkminorOthersCharitable partner receiving a portion of every sale. Supports veteran farming initiatives in Pennsylvania.
• Cancer Support Community of the Greater Lehigh ValleyminorOthersCharitable partner receiving a portion of every sale. Supports cancer patients and families in the greater Lehigh Valley region.
• Tre on the FarmcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOn-site food service partner providing locally sourced food at the distillery. Offers gluten-free, vegetarian, and kids options. Their food pairs with Eight Oaks cocktails.
• Baristi Coffee RoastersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal espresso supplier for Eight Oaks Espresso Martini ready-to-drink product. Partnership showcases local Lehigh Valley suppliers.
• Northwestern Lehigh Firefighter Foundation (NWLFF)minorOthersA portion of Hero's Cut Rye Whiskey proceeds support firefighters through the Northwestern Lehigh Firefighter Foundation.
• Local Beer Suppliers (New Trail, Victory, Truegs, Iron Hill, Wyndridge, Lancaster Brewery)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional craft beer suppliers featured in the on-site restaurant, offering variety beers and ciders alongside Eight Oaks spirits.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Wigle Whiskey: Pittsburgh-based Pennsylvania craft distillery with a similarly broad rye/bourbon/gin portfolio, on-site tasting room, restaurant, and multi-channel DTC/distribution model. Closest geographic and operational comparable.
• Liberty Pole Spirits: Washington, PA craft distillery producing rye whiskey, bourbon, vodka, and gin with an on-site tasting room. Comparable in size, geographic market, and product mix to Eight Oaks.
• Stoll & Wolfe Distillery: Pennsylvania craft distillery focused on rye whiskey using regional grain sourcing and on-site experiences. Direct rye-category competitor with shared PA regulatory and distribution environment.
• New Riff Distilling: Kentucky craft distillery with rye, bourbon, gin, and malt whiskey portfolio plus on-site tasting room. Closely comparable craft spirits portfolio structure and visitor-experience model, though at larger scale.
• Smooth Ambler: West Virginia craft distillery best known for rye and bourbon with a tasting room and restaurant on site. Comparable craft-positioned whiskey portfolio with farm-distillery DNA.
• Treaty Oak Distilling: Texas farm-based craft distillery producing rye, bourbon, gin, vodka, and red winter wheat whiskey with on-site tasting room and restaurant. Closely mirrors the farm-to-glass and experiential model.
• Balcones Distilling: Waco, TX craft distillery producing rye, bourbon, vodka, gin, and specialty spirits with on-site tastings. Comparable craft portfolio and direct-to-consumer tasting room strategy.
• Copper & Kings: Louisville-based craft distillery with bourbon, gin, and absinthe plus on-site restaurant and tasting room. Comparable experiential craft spirits model.
• Dad's Hat Pennsylvania Rye Whiskey: Bristol, PA craft distillery specializing in Pennsylvania-style rye whiskey. Direct competitor in the regional rye whiskey category with similar heritage-grain positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Brown-Forman: Large U.S. spirits company (Jack Daniel's, Woodford Reserve) with broad whiskey portfolios. Establishes the competitive ceiling against which Eight Oaks' craft positioning must differentiate on premium rye/bourbon shelf space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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