What Tattersall Distilling does

Tattersall Distilling is a privately held craft distillery founded in 2014 and headquartered in River Falls, Wisconsin, operating a 75,000+ square foot facility powered by what the company describes as the largest solar array of any U.S. distillery. The company produces an extensive portfolio of craft spirits including aged whiskeys (5, 6, and 7-year expressions), bourbon, rye, brandy, rum, aquavit, gin, vodka, and a wide range of specialty liqueurs featuring regional Midwestern flavors such as Aronia Gin, Lingonberry Vodka, Sour Cherry, and Cranberry Liqueur. Its USDA Organic Tightline Vodka earned a 92-point "Best Buy" rating from Wine Enthusiast. Beyond spirits production, Tattersall sells ready-to-drink canned cocktails and pre-bottled classic cocktails such as Brandy Old Fashioned and Manhattan.

The business operates across five revenue streams: (1) direct-to-consumer bottle sales via its on-site retail market and e-commerce shop; (2) wholesale distribution to 217+ liquor stores and bar/restaurant accounts across the Upper Midwest, including notable placements at Spoon & Stable and Mill Valley Kitchen; (3) on-site Craft Cocktail Bar & Eatery serving New American cuisine; (4) paid experiential offerings including $20-$30 distillery tours, $59 Cocktail Academy classes, and $73 Blend Your Own Bourbon/Rye whiskey blending experiences; and (5) private events and weddings with venue capacity up to 420 guests in the Great Hall. The company also offers B2B contract bottling and co-packing services from 50mL to 1.75L formats for emerging beverage brands across spirits, RTD, non-alcoholic, and hemp-derived categories.

Tattersall's go-to-market combines destination hospitality at its River Falls venue, multi-channel direct-to-consumer engagement through a proprietary mobile app (400+ recipes), email marketing, social media, and event-driven programming including an outdoor amphitheater live music series. Distribution relies on a hybrid model of on-site retail and wholesale partnerships with a regional distributor network concentrated in Minnesota and Wisconsin. The company was founded by Dan Oskey (Chief Operator, former Strip Club Meat & Fish bartender, 2013 Minneapolis Eater Best Bartender) and Jon Kreidler (Chief Officer, MBA University of Chicago, 15 years in finance), with Bentley Gillman leading distillery operations and R&D. Tattersall raised a single disclosed $665,000 seed round in December 2014 and has remained founder-owned and bootstrapped.

Name

Tattersall Distilling

Legal name

Tattersall Distilling

Website

https://tattersalldistilling.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tattersall Distilling is a craft distillery and destination venue in River Falls, WI, producing spirits, liqueurs, and canned cocktails while operating a restaurant, event spaces, tours, classes, and B2B co-packing services for regional consumers, bars, event planners, and emerging beverage brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Spirits

NAICS

Distilleries (312140), Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (424820)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Distilled Spirits Production & Distilling (AFAFAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Distilleries (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAG), Spirits/Cocktail Bars Operated by Producers (THAFALAJ), Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Alcoholic Beverage Production (Canned Cocktails, Hard Seltzer) (AFAFAAAE), Spirits Distillery Tours & Tastings (Whiskey, Rum, Gin, Vodka) (THAJAGAF)

Keywords

• Craft spirits production
• Distilled spirits manufacturing
• Contract bottling services
• Distillery tours classes
• Craft cocktail bar

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Spirits & Liqueurs Sales: Direct bottle sales through the Tattersall website shop and at the on-site retail market. Products include aged spirits, clear spirits, liqueurs, and canned cocktails sold to consumers for off-premise consumption.
2. On-Site Hospitality & Dining: Revenue from the Craft Cocktail Bar & Eatery at River Falls, including food service, craft cocktails, and retail merchandise. The restaurant offers lunch, dinner, happy hour, and a Snack & Tap Bar on the patio.
3. Tours & Classes: Paid experiences including distillery tours ($20/person public, $30/person private), Cocktail Academy ($59/person), and Blend Your Own Bourbon/Rye classes ($59-73/person). Revenue from ticket sales for educational and experiential offerings.
4. Private Events & Weddings: Revenue from hosting weddings, corporate events, meetings, and private celebrations. Venue rental with catering services, signature cocktails, and optional add-ons like distillery tours and cocktail classes. Space capacity up to 420 guests.
5. Contract Bottling & Co-Packing: B2B services for other brands including fill, label, case pack, product development, branding, warehousing, and compliance support. Serves spirits, hemp-derived cannabinoids/THC, RTD, and non-alcoholic beverage brands.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Tattersall Distilling is a craft spirits producer operating a 75,000+ square foot destination distillery in River Falls, Wisconsin. The company manufactures and sells an extensive portfolio of craft spirits — including aged whiskeys, vodka, gin, aquavit, absinthe, liqueurs, and ready-to-drink canned cocktails — through direct e-commerce, on-site retail, and wholesale distribution. Beyond manufacturing, Tattersall runs an on-site Craft Cocktail Bar & Eatery, distillery tours, cocktail and whiskey-blending classes, live music events, private event and wedding hosting, and B2B contract bottling and co-packing services for other beverage brands.

Product overview

Tattersall Distilling is a craft spirits distillery based in River Falls, Wisconsin, offering a diverse portfolio of spirits, liqueurs, and ready-to-drink canned cocktails. The company's core products include aged spirits (bourbon, rye whiskey, brandy, rum), clear spirits (vodka, gin, aquavit, absinthe), specialty liqueurs (crema liqueurs, fernet, amaro, fruit liqueurs), and canned cocktails. Beyond spirits production, Tattersall operates a full-service Craft Cocktail Bar & Eatery restaurant, offers bottling and co-packing services for other brands, and provides experiential offerings including distillery tours, cocktail classes, whiskey blending experiences, live music events, and private event/wedding venues. The company also maintains a mobile app with 400+ cocktail recipes and operates a Cask Club membership program. Tattersall's 75,000+ square foot facility powers operations through the largest solar array of any U.S. distillery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tightline Organic Vodka: USDA Organic vodka distilled from 100% Midwestern corn, rated 92 points by Wine Enthusiast.
• Tattersall Canned Cocktails
• Functional Beverages

Products and services

• Aged Spirits (Bourbon, Rye Whiskey, Brandy, Rum) Line of aged whiskeys, brandies, and rums sold directly and through wholesale distribution for off-premise consumption and bar/restaurant beverage programs.
• Clear Spirits (Vodka, Gin, Aquavit, Absinthe) Unaged craft spirits including the flagship Tightline Organic Vodka, plus gin, aquavit, absinthe, and Aronia Gin for retail and on-premise customers.
• Liqueurs (Crema, Fernet, Amaro, Fruit Liqueurs) Diverse specialty liqueur portfolio sold through retail, wholesale, and on-premise channels for cocktails and culinary use.
• Ready-to-Drink Canned Cocktails Pre-mixed canned cocktails for retail and on-premise consumption.
• Classic Cocktail Preserves (Brandy Old Fashioned, Manhattan, Old Fashioned, etc.) Pre-bottled classic cocktails for retail purchase and home entertaining.
• Bottling & Co-Packing Services B2B contract bottling, co-packing, blending, product development, branding, and regulatory compliance services for emerging and existing beverage brands across spirits, RTD, non-alcoholic, and hemp-derived categories.
• Craft Cocktail Bar & Eatery On-site full-service restaurant and cocktail bar serving New American cuisine, lunch, dinner, and craft cocktails to guests at the River Falls distillery.
• Distillery Tours & Tastings Public ($20/person) and private ($30/person) guided tours of the distillery, including spirit samples, tasting glasses, and on-site retail discounts.
• Cocktail Academy Classes Interactive cocktail-making classes ($59/person) including four seasonal cocktails, spirit samples, local meats and cheeses, a recipe booklet, and on-site discounts.
• Whiskey Blending Classes (Blend Your Own Bourbon/Rye) Hands-on whiskey-blending experiences (Blend Your Own Bourbon/Rye, $59–$73/person) where guests sample four single-barrel selections and create a custom blend to take home.
• Private Events & Wedding Venue Venue rental for weddings, corporate events, meetings, and private celebrations across multiple spaces (up to 420 guests), with full catering, bar service, and event planning support.
• Live Music Events & Amphitheater Performances Outdoor amphitheater concert programming featuring regional artists on the Tattersall patio with bars and food service during shows.
• Cask Club Membership Membership program providing exclusive barrel picks and early access to limited spirit releases.
• Retail Market & Tasting Bar On-site retail store at River Falls selling spirits, merchandise, apparel, hats, glassware, and gift sets, with a tasting bar for samples.

Quantifiable outcome

• 92-point 'Best Buy' rating from Wine Enthusiast for Tightline Organic Vodka
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Co-Packing ClientsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTattersall offers contract bottling and co-packing services to other beverage brands, supporting product development, manufacturing, and distribution. Services include fill, cap, label, case pack, blending, proofing, and regulatory compliance support for spirits, RTD, and non-alcoholic beverages.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Treaty Oak Distilling: Treaty Oak is a Texas craft distillery producing gin, vodka, bourbon, and rum with an on-site restaurant, event spaces, and distillery tours. Highly comparable destination distillery model combining spirits production with full hospitality and events.
• St. George Spirits: St. George is an Alameda, CA craft distillery producing gin, vodka, whiskey, and liqueurs with a tasting room. Comparable portfolio breadth, craft positioning, and destination distillery experience to Tattersall.
• New Holland Brewing: New Holland is a Michigan craft producer of beer and spirits with on-site restaurants, tasting rooms, and event spaces. Closely comparable Midwest craft footprint, combined brewery/distillery operations, and destination hospitality model.
• Koval Distillery: Koval is a Chicago-based craft distillery producing whiskey, gin, vodka, and liqueurs with a tasting room. Comparable to Tattersall in scale, organic/single-grain ethos, Midwest location, and on-site hospitality offering.
• Copper & Kings American Brandy Co. Copper & Kings is a Louisville-based craft distillery focused on brandy and whiskey with a tasting room and live music events. Comparable to Tattersall in craft spirits portfolio, on-site hospitality, and event-driven revenue.
• Corsair Distillery: Corsair is a Nashville-based craft distillery producing gin, whiskey, vodka, and experimental spirits with taproom locations. Comparable craft positioning, portfolio experimentation, and tasting room / events revenue model.
• Smooth Ambler Spirits: Smooth Ambler is a West Virginia craft distillery producing bourbon, rye, gin, and vodka with a tasting room. Comparable mid-size craft producer with a similar portfolio mix and tasting-driven GTM.
• Wilderness Trail Distillery: Wilderness Trail is a Kentucky craft bourbon and rye distillery with on-site tasting experiences. Comparable to Tattersall in craft whiskey portfolio, regional brand positioning, and on-premise tasting room offering.
• FEW Spirits: FEW Spirits is a craft distillery in Evanston, IL producing whiskey, gin, vodka, and bourbon with a tasting room and on-site bar. Closely comparable to Tattersall in craft positioning, Midwest footprint, and destination tasting experience.

Broad incumbents

• WhistlePig: WhistlePig is a Vermont-based premium rye whiskey producer that scaled nationally through distribution and acquisitions. A useful comparable for the aged-whiskey segment Tattersall competes in, though at materially larger scale and with stronger capital backing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/tattersallco
• Facebookfacebook.com/tattersalldistilling
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tattersall-distilling-company

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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