What Boylan Bottling does

Boylan Bottling Co. is a privately held American craft beverage manufacturer founded in 1891, headquartered at 22 Vanderbilt Avenue, 22nd Floor, New York, with manufacturing heritage tied to its Buffalo, NY operations. The company produces and markets premium cane sugar sodas bottled in glass — explicitly never using high-fructose corn syrup — across an expanded portfolio that includes cane sugar sodas (Black Cherry, Creme, Grape, Orange, Cane Cola, Ginger Ale, Root Beer, Shirley Temple, Sparkling Lemonade, Birch Beer), zero-sugar diet versions, sparkling seltzers, and a Heritage Mixers line (Club Soda, Ginger Beer, Tonic Water) developed in partnership with W&P Design. A sub-brand called MASH extends the portfolio into functional sparkling beverages with flavors like Grapefruit Citrus Zing, Lemon Peel Ginger Root, and Pomegranate Blueberry. Limited editions such as Freedom Cola (launched for America's 250th anniversary) and merchandise such as a handmade wool Boylan Pennant Camp Flag illustrate an event- and lifestyle-driven merchandising approach layered on top of the core beverage catalog.

The business operates a dual go-to-market model. Direct-to-consumer sales run through a Shopify-powered storefront at boylanbottling.com offering 12-bottle cases priced from $32.75 (MASH Variety Pack) to $41.75 (most cane sugar sodas, seltzers, and mixers), supported by a subscription portal (Seal Subscriptions) granting 10% off initially and stepping to 15% after the second billing cycle, with a minimum two-cycle commitment. Wholesale distribution outside the company's direct sales is concentrated through a partnership with Big Geyser, which serves over 60,000 retail accounts across the New York metro area. Bag-in-Box fountain wholesale is also offered via a dedicated portal. The MASH sub-brand is sold through oasissnacks.com rather than the Boylan storefront, indicating multi-brand ecommerce architecture.

Revenue is not publicly disclosed; the company employs 11-50 people and operates without disclosed venture capital backing beyond an early Emigrant Capital funding event in 2003. Ownership is private and not detailed in the source material; leadership surfaces only at the president/CEO level (Ronald Fiorina). The company is positioned to benefit from tailwinds in the global craft soda market, projected to grow from $16.47 billion in 2025 to $30.13 billion by 2034 at a 7.00% CAGR, while executing against the structural risks of a single regional distributor dependency and a narrow, heritage-bound value proposition.

Name

Boylan Bottling

Legal name

Boylan Bottling Co.

Website

https://boylanbottling.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1891

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Soda & Bottled Beverages

NAICS

Soft Drink Manufacturing (312111), Beverage Manufacturing (3121)

SIC

Bottled & Canned Soft Drinks & Carbonated Waters (2086), Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Non-Carbonated Soft Drinks (Juice Drinks, Lemonades, Fruit Drinks) (CRADAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Alcoholic Beverage Mixers & Cocktail Ingredients Brands (Non-alcoholic) (CRADAIAH), Functional Beverages (Vitamins, Probiotics, Nootropics, etc.) (CRADAHAL), Non-Alcoholic Beverage Bottling/Canning & Packaging Operations (AFAFABAO), Cocktail Mixes & Alcoholic Beverage Bases (non-alcoholic mixers, RTD spirit bases) (AFAFAGAH)

Keywords

• Craft soda
• Cane sugar beverages
• Cocktail mixers
• Glass-bottled soft drinks
• Craft beverage manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

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, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales: One-time purchase of 12-bottle cases of craft sodas, seltzers, and mixers sold directly to consumers via e-commerce, with per-case pricing ranging from $32.75 to $41.75
2. Subscription Revenue: Recurring subscription model offering 10% discount initially, increasing to 15% after 2nd billing cycle, with minimum 2-cycle commitment before changes or cancellations
3. Wholesale Distribution: Bulk sales through distribution partner Big Geyser serving over 60,000 retail accounts in the New York metro area

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Boylan Bottling manufactures and sells premium craft sodas, seltzers, and cocktail mixers made with pure cane sugar (never high-fructose corn syrup) and bottled in glass to preserve freshness. Its portfolio spans 12+ cane sugar soda flavors, diet sodas, sparkling seltzers, heritage cocktail mixers (Club Soda, Ginger Beer, Tonic Water), and the MASH functional beverage sub-brand, distributed via direct e-commerce and wholesale through partner Big Geyser.

Product overview

Boylan Bottling is a 135-year-old craft soda manufacturer offering premium beverages made with pure cane sugar and never high-fructose corn syrup, bottled in glass to preserve freshness. The product portfolio consists of five core product lines: Cane Sugar Sodas (including Black Cherry, Creme, Grape, Orange, Cane Cola, Ginger Ale, Root Beer, Shirley Temple, Sparkling Lemonade, and Birch Beer varieties), Diet Sodas (zero calorie versions of core flavors), Seltzers (Classic, Raspberry, Lime, Lemon), Heritage Mixers (Club Soda, Ginger Beer, Tonic Water for cocktail preparation), and MASH functional beverages. The company also offers various Variety Packs for sampling (Classic, Fountain Favorites, Sampler, Cane Sugar, Diet, Mixer, and MASH packs) and merchandise such as the Boylan Pennant Camp Flag. The recent Freedom Cola limited-edition launch commemorates America's 250th anniversary with patriotic packaging.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MASH: MASH Snacks brand offering functional beverages with grapefruit, lemon peel ginger root, ripe mango blood orange, watermelon lemon lime, and pomegranate blueberry flavors.

Products and services

• Cane Sugar Sodas Premium craft sodas made with pure cane sugar (never HFCS) and bottled in glass to preserve freshness, offered in 12+ classic flavors for individual consumers and hospitality accounts.
• Diet Sodas Zero-calorie and zero-sugar versions of the classic cane sugar soda flavors, including Diet Black Cherry, Diet Cane Cola, Diet Creme Soda, and Diet Root Beer, bottled in glass for consumers seeking sugar-free craft options.
• Seltzers Sparkling water beverages available in Classic, Raspberry, Lime, and Lemon flavors, made with filtered sparkling water and suitable as standalone drinks or cocktail mixers.
• Heritage Mixers Premium cocktail mixers including Club Soda made with filtered sparkling water and hand-harvested New England sea salt, Ginger Beer made with freshly juiced ginger, key lime, and cane sugar, and Tonic Water with citrus twist, lemon, key lime, and bitter orange extracts.
• Freedom Cola Limited-edition patriotic version of the classic Cane Cola in red, white, and blue packaging celebrating America's 250th anniversary, with complex flavor notes of orange, lemon, lime, nutmeg, coriander, and lavender.
• MASH Functional Beverages Sub-brand line of sparkling functional beverages featuring ingredient-driven flavors such as Grapefruit Citrus Zing, Lemon Peel Ginger Root, Ripe Mango Blood Orange, Watermelon Lemon Lime, and Pomegranate Blueberry, marketed through Oasis Snacks.
• Classic Variety Pack 12-bottle assortment of six premium craft soda flavors (2 bottles each of Black Cherry, Creme Soda, Ginger Ale, Root Beer, Cane Cola, and Shirley Temple) for sampling and gifting.
• Fountain Favorites Variety Pack 12-pack variety featuring flavors available in both bottles and fountain format, including Black Cherry, Creme, Ginger Ale, Root Beer, Birch Beer, Cane Cola, Orange, Diet Cola, and Diet Root Beer.
• Sampler Variety Pack Sample pack featuring one bottle each of Black Cherry, Root Beer, Creme, Ginger Ale, Orange, Grape, Creamy Red Birch Beer, Cane Cola, Diet Root Beer, Diet Creme, Original Seltzer, and Lime Seltzer.
• Cane Sugar Variety Pack Full range sampler with one bottle each of Root Beer, Cane Cola, Ginger Ale, Black Cherry, Creme, Original Birch, Sparkling Lemonade, Shirley Temple, Grape, Orange, Dr. Boylan, and Lemon Lime.
• Diet Variety Pack Zero calorie and zero sugar variety pack with three bottles each of Diet Black Cherry, Diet Cane Cola, Diet Creme, and Diet Root Beer.
• Mixer Variety Pack Classic cocktail mixers case with 12 bottles total (4 of each 200ml heritage mixer): Tonic Water, Club Soda, and Ginger Beer, developed in partnership with W&P Design.
• Boylan Pennant Camp Flag Limited edition handmade banner from Buffalo, NY, crafted from high-quality vintage wool with cut-and-sewn wool felt and screen-printed design, sized 18 x 24 inches in Navy Blue with White details.
• MASH Variety Pack Variety pack of MASH functional sparkling beverages, priced at $32.75 per case (less than the standard $41.75 cane sugar case price).

Quantifiable outcome

• Craft soda market growth from $16.47B (2025) to $30.13B (2034) at 7% CAGR

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Big GeysercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 9 June 2026Big Geyser serves as Boylan Bottling's primary distribution partner in the New York metro area, distributing Freedom Cola and other products to over 60,000 retail accounts across the region. This partnership enables broad retail presence and accessibility for Boylan's craft soda products.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Reed's Inc. Craft ginger beer and cocktail mixer brand, owner of Virgil's. Direct competitor in the premium mixer segment (overlaps Boylan's Heritage Mixers line) and adjacent craft soda category.
• Saranac Soda: Craft soda brand offering heritage, flavor-diverse soft drinks in glass bottles. Direct competitor in the craft / better-for-you soda category with overlapping distribution channels.
• Fever-Tree: Premium cocktail mixer brand (tonic, ginger beer, club soda) with craft positioning. Comparable for the Heritage Mixers line and indicative of the premium-mixer category economics Boylan is targeting.
• Cheerwine: Heritage craft soft drink brand with regional roots and premium positioning. Comparable as a family-owned, multi-generational craft soda brand pursuing niche loyalty.
• Jones Soda: Craft soda company with diverse flavor portfolio, direct-to-consumer e-commerce, and subscription/repeat-purchase focus. Comparable in DTC strategy and craft brand positioning though more youth-skewed.
• IBC Root Beer: Heritage premium root beer brand bottled in glass with cane sugar recipe. Direct analogue in the heritage craft root beer / cream soda sub-category where Boylan competes heavily.
• Dr. Brown's Soda: Heritage craft soda brand with a similar premium, glass-bottle positioning and broad flavor portfolio. Closest direct analogue as an established East Coast craft soda competitor in the same shelf set.
• Virgil's Soda: Premium craft soda brand with cane sugar / no-HFCS positioning and broad flavor line including root beer and cream sodas. Competes in the same premium grocery and foodservice shelf space as Boylan.

Broad incumbents

• Keurig Dr Pepper: Large incumbent beverage company that owns multiple heritage craft/specialty soda brands (e.g., Stewart's, IBC, Canada Dry in some markets) and controls significant shelf and DSD relationships that Boylan competes against.

Emerging players

• OLIPOP: Fast-growing better-for-you / functional soda brand that competes for craft soda shelf and DTC mindshare. Relevant peer given Boylan's MASH functional sub-brand and exposure to the same consumer trends.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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