Ultra Pure

What Ultra Pure does

Ultra Pure is the largest family-owned bulk alcohol supplier in the United States, distributing high-proof spirits and industrial alcohol bases to beverage, food, botanical extraction, and industrial customers. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Darien, Connecticut, the company operates under Ultra Pure, LLC as part of Sasma Holding BV, alongside Dutch sister company Sasma BV. Its core products span domestic and imported vodka and gin bases, rum, US aged whiskey and bourbon, agave spirits, whiskey distillates, alternative and imported whiskeys, brandies, neutral cream liqueur base, wine products for fortification, specialty and completely denatured alcohols (SDA/CDA), organic certified alcohols, pure grain alcohol, industrial solvents, and the branded Sugar Brew (fermented sugar cane base for RTD cocktails) and BotanaSolv®200 (botanical extraction solvent). Sourcing draws from 100+ distilleries worldwide, and distribution runs through nine US bonded facilities and eight distilled spirits plants, including a state-of-the-art 1 million-gallon DSP tank terminal in Louisville, Kentucky.

Name

Ultra Pure

Legal name

Ultra Pure, LLC

Website

https://bulkalcohol.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ultra Pure is the largest family-owned US distributor of bulk ethanol and high-proof spirits, sourcing from 100+ global distilleries and serving 2,000+ beverage, food, botanical extraction, and industrial customers through nine bonded facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bulk Alcohol Distribution

NAICS

Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (42482), Beer, Wine, and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (4248), Distilleries (31214)

SIC

Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180), Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Beer, Wine & Spirits Wholesale Distribution (CRAOAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Alcoholic Beverage Blending, Bottling & Private Label (Non-Distilling) (AFAFAAAH), Alcoholic Beverage Wholesale (Beer, Wine, Spirits) (AFAIAGAA)

Keywords

• Bulk alcohol supply
• Spirits distribution
• Industrial ethanol
• Denatured alcohol
• Beverage alcohol bases

Headquarters

HQ city

Darien

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Bulk Alcohol Sales: Sale of bulk high-proof spirits and alcohol bases to distilleries, bottlers, brand owners, and industrial customers. Products include vodka, gin, rum, whiskey, bourbon, brandies, organic alcohols, and denatured alcohols in various packaging (drums, totes, tankers, ISO containers).
2. Tank Leasing: Tank leasing services at Kentucky facility for bulk alcohol storage. Includes 32,000, 64,000, and 128,000 gallon tank options with warehousing and logistics services.
3. Storage and Warehousing: Warehouse and logistics services included with alcohol purchases. Competitive storage and insurance fees through volume discounts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ultra Pure is the largest family-owned supplier of high-quality bulk alcohol in the United States, distributing grain neutral spirits, vodka, gin, rum, bourbon, whiskey, brandies, organic alcohols, denatured alcohols, and specialty alcohol bases to distilleries, bottlers, brand owners, and industrial customers through a network of 9 US bonded facilities and global sourcing from 100+ distilleries. The company also operates its own Kentucky DSP facility with 1 million gallons of bulk spirit storage capacity, offering tank leasing, warehousing, blending, and custom formulation services.

Product overview

Ultra Pure is the largest family-owned supplier of high-quality bulk alcohol in the United States, serving both Beverage and Industrial industries. The company operates as a platform-plus-services model with its Signature Spirits sub-brand serving the beverage market (distilleries, bottlers, brand owners) and a comprehensive industrial division. The product portfolio includes: spirit bases (Vodka, Gin, Rum, Bourbon/Whiskey, Brandies, Tequila/Agave, Cream Liqueurs), organic and non-GMO alcohols, specialty denatured alcohols (SDA/CDA) for industrial applications, and botanical extraction solvents (BotanaSolv™200). Recently launched Sugar Brew™ as a new RTD-focused fermented sugar cane alcohol. Products are sourced globally through 100+ distilleries and distributed through 8-9 US-based facilities including a bonded DSP in Kentucky with 1 million gallons of storage capacity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Signature Spirits USA: Beverage division of Ultra Pure, LLC specializing in bulk spirits for distilleries, bottlers, and brand owners.
• BotanaSolv™200

Products and services

• Signature Spirits The beverage division of Ultra Pure, LLC supplying bulk high-proof spirits including GNS for vodka, gin, rum, aged bourbon, aged and unaged whiskey, organic alcohol, brandies, and neutral cream alcohol to distilleries, bottlers, and brand owners.
• Sugar Brew Fermented sugar cane alcohol base designed for the ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail industry. A premium fermented cane sugar base used in spirit-based RTDs and hard seltzers.
• BotanaSolv200 High purity extraction solvent for botanical extraction, medicinal tinctures, and edibles. Available in Grain, Organic Sugarcane, and Non-GMO Project Verified variants.
• Domestic Vodka/Neutral Bases 190 Proof bulk alcohol bases including Missouri Corn Alcohol (7x distilled), Organic Corn Alcohol (6x distilled), and Charcoal Filtered Corn Alcohol (7x distilled). All gluten/allergen free and kosher certified.
• Imported Vodka/Neutral Bases 190-192 Proof imported neutral spirits including Canadian Wheat, French Wheat, Organic Wheat, Neutral Sugar Cane, Organic Sugar Cane, Potato, Neutral Rye, and Neutral Barley alcohols.
• Gin Bases Domestic and imported gin bases at 160 Proof including Ready Made Gin variants (Elysian, London Dry, International, New World) and Gin Extracts for custom blending, plus Organic Gin and Juniper Focused Gin.
• Rum Light Rum Base distilled from sugar cane molasses in the USVI, Jamaican Power Blender (pot still rums with tropical fruit notes), Barrel-Aged Blender (tropical aged in American oak), French West Indies Blender, and Aged Rums 1-8YO.
• U.S. Aged Whiskey, Bourbon & Rye Bulk bourbon, rye whiskey, accelerated aged bourbon/rye, KY straight bourbon with natural flavors (Bold BM1, High Spice BM2, Balanced BM6), and aged corn whiskey.
• Agave Spirits 30%, 51%, and 99% Agave spirits and Tequila DSS (Blanco and Reposado) distilled and imported from Mexico in 264 gallon totes.
• Whiskey Distillates Unaged distillates for custom aging programs including Bourbon (75/21/4), Rye (95/5), 99% Corn, Light Whiskey (189 Proof), Wheated Bourbon, and Single Malt distillates.
• Alternative & Imported Whiskey Canadian Whiskey (3-5 years), Irish Whisky (multiple ages), and Scotch Whisky (multiple ages) available in bulk quantities.
• Brandy Products French Brandy, California Brandy, Cognac (VS/VSOP), Armagnac, Calvados, Apple Brandy, Grape Brandy Distillate, Neutral Grape Alcohol (domestic and imported), Neutral Apple Alcohol, and Neutral Orange Residue Brandy.
• Neutral Cream Liqueur Base Neutral Cream Liqueur Base with 15.4% fat, 39.0% total solids, pH 7.2, viscosity 30cp. Requires storage between 55-74 degrees for 1 year shelf life.
• Wine Products OTS Grape (20.8% ABV), OTS Orange (20-23% ABV), Agave Wine (24% ABV), Cream Sherry, Dry Vermouth, and Sweet Vermouth for wine fortification and blending.
• Specially Denatured Alcohol (SDA) Over 50+ denatured alcohol formulas including SDA 2-B, 3-A, 3-C, 23A, 30, 35A, 38B, 40B regulated by the Alcohol, Tobacco, Tax & Trade Bureau for industrial and personal care applications.
• Completely Denatured Alcohol (CDA) CDA 18, 19, 20, 35, and 12A formulas thoroughly denatured and fit for industrial use without permit restrictions.
• Organic Certified Alcohol

Quantifiable outcome

• 1 million gallons of bulk spirit storage capacity
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• West Cork DistillerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 June 2026Partnership with West Cork Distillers in Ireland to produce Sugar Brew, a premium fermented sugar cane alcohol base for the RTD cocktail industry. Product distributed through Ultra Pure's bonded Kentucky facility targeting the booming US RTD market.
• nwPUREcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2022Exclusive partnership for Canadian Whiskey supply for USA market. Ultra Pure serves as exclusive US distributor for nwPURE Canadian whiskey products.
• Terressentia, LLCminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 July 2020Partnership to provide seamless service to customers combining Terressentia's distillation expertise with Ultra Pure's distribution capabilities.
• Sasma BVcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company in The Netherlands, part of Sasma Holding BV. Together with Sasma BV, Ultra Pure commands dominating purchasing presence among 40+ distilleries worldwide ensuring the most competitive pricing. No alcohol in the world they can't supply.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• MGP Ingredients: MGP Ingredients operates a Beverage Alcohol segment that produces and distributes bulk distilled spirits (vodka, gin, whiskey, rum, brandy) and food ingredients to distillers and brand owners. It is the most directly comparable peer to Ultra Pure, with overlapping bulk-spirit distribution, custom blending, and aging capabilities serving the same craft and mid-sized distillery customers.
• Grain Processing Corporation: Grain Processing Corporation (a Kent Corporation company) is a major US producer and bulk distributor of grain-based alcohols including USP-grade ethyl alcohol, food-grade neutral spirits, and industrial alcohol. It competes directly with Ultra Pure in bulk spirit supply to distillers and industrial ethanol customers.

Broad incumbents

• Cargill: Cargill is one of the world's largest agricultural commodity traders with ethanol and ingredient businesses that supply bulk alcohols and industrial solvents to food, beverage, and industrial customers. It is a much larger incumbent with broad capabilities that nonetheless overlaps with Ultra Pure's bulk alcohol distribution at scale.
• Archer Daniels Midland (ADM): ADM is a global agricultural processor that produces and distributes ethanol, specialty alcohol, and food ingredients to beverage and industrial customers. Its large-scale origination and processing footprint competes with Ultra Pure for bulk alcohol demand from larger brand owners and industrial buyers.
• POET: POET is the largest US ethanol producer, producing bioethanol and other alcohol-based products from corn. While primarily fuel-focused, its large-scale alcohol production and chemical-distribution capability makes it a meaningful incumbent comparable to Ultra Pure on production scale and supply chain reach.
• Green Plains Inc. Green Plains is a US ethanol producer with significant production capacity and a growing specialty alcohols and ingredients platform (including ultra-high protein and USP-grade alcohol). Its push into higher-purity and specialty alcohols increasingly overlaps with Ultra Pure's bulk beverage and industrial spirit positioning.
• LyondellBasell: LyondellBasell is a major chemical producer with industrial ethanol and solvent products used across consumer, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications. It is a much larger incumbent that overlaps with Ultra Pure's industrial SDA/CDA alcohol and solvent offerings to personal care and industrial customers.

Regional players

• Alto Ingredients: Alto Ingredients (formerly Pacific Ethanol) is a smaller US ethanol producer with specialty alcohol products including USP-grade alcohol and beverage neutral spirits. It overlaps with Ultra Pure in bulk neutral spirit and industrial alcohol distribution but at a smaller scale and primarily US regional footprint.

Emerging players

• Vigon International: Vigon International is a specialty ingredients supplier to the fragrance, flavor, and personal care industries, distributing alcohol-based extracts, natural ingredients, and botanical materials. It overlaps with Ultra Pure's BotanaSolv200 and food/flavor segments, though at smaller scale and primarily as a downstream ingredient supplier.

Others

• Brenntag: Brenntag is the world's largest chemical and ingredients distributor, supplying alcohols, solvents, and specialty chemicals across food, pharma, and industrial markets. It is an adjacent distribution peer rather than a direct competitor, but its bulk distribution model and customer base in industrial alcohol overlap thematically with Ultra Pure's industrial division.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ultrapure_llc

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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