503 Distilling
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2016
- HeadquartersPortland, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
503 Distilling firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- 503 Distilling
- Legal name
- 503 Distilling
- Website
- https://503distilling.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2016
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
503 Distilling industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Craft Distilled Spirits and Ready-to-Drink Cocktails
- NAICS
- Distilleries (31214)
- SIC
- Beverages (2080)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Spirits Distilling & Brands (CRADAIAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Distilled Spirits Production & Distilling (AFAFAAAC), Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Alcoholic Beverage Production (Canned Cocktails, Hard Seltzer) (AFAFAAAE), Distilleries (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAG)
Keywords
Where 503 Distilling is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Portland
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
503 Distilling business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Canned Cocktail Sales: Sale of ready-to-drink canned cocktails including Huckleberry Lemonade, Wicked Mule, Vodka Cranberry Crush, Watermelon Lemonade, Marionberry Margarita, Blood Orange Greyhound, Chocolate Espresso Martini, Rhubarb Whiskey, and seasonal offerings
- Spirits Sales: Sale of distilled spirits including 503 Vodka, Circa 17 Gin, 503 Rum, Wildfire Cinnamon Rum, Vanilla Cream Whiskey, Gambler 500 Whiskey, and limited-edition bourbon
- Cocktail Lounge: On-premise sales of cocktails on draft and bottled spirits at their Portland distillery location
- Local 503 Membership: Loyalty program with twice yearly exclusive product releases, membership swag, and access to club-only events and release parties
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | 503 Bourbon - Limited First Release |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Grapefruit Paloma Canned Cocktail |
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | Local 503 Membership |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels4 records
503 Distilling product offering
Product offeringCore offering
503 Distilling produces and sells ready-to-drink canned craft cocktails and small-batch distilled spirits out of its Portland, Oregon distillery. Its canned lineup includes huckleberry lemonade, wicked mule, vodka cranberry crush, watermelon lemonade, marionberry margarita, blood orange greyhound, chocolate espresso martini, rhubarb whiskey, and seasonal/limited releases; its spirits portfolio includes 503 Vodka, Circa 17 Gin, 503 Rum, Wildfire Cinnamon Rum, Vanilla Cream Whiskey, Gambler 500 Whiskey, and a limited 503 Bourbon. Products reach consumers via the company's online store, Portland cocktail lounge, regional distributors, and liquor stores across the West Coast.
Product overview
503 Distilling is an Oregon-based craft distillery offering a portfolio of canned cocktails and spirits. The canned cocktail line includes ready-to-drink options like Huckleberry Lemonade, The Wicked Mule, Vodka Cranberry Crush, Watermelon Lemonade, Marionberry Margarita, Blood Orange Greyhound, Chocolate Espresso Martini, Rhubarb Whiskey, Five-O-Tea, Grapefruit Paloma, and Mt. Hood Old Fashioned. The spirits portfolio includes 503 Vodka (90 proof), Circa 17 Gin (86 proof), 503 Rum, Wildfire Cinnamon Rum, Vanilla Cream Whiskey, and Gambler 500 Whiskey. The company also offers a limited-release bourbon program with their first Winter Wheat Bourbon. Products are sold through the 503 Cocktail Lounge, online ordering via Square, and distributed through liquor stores across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, California, Alaska, and Hawaii. The Local 503 loyalty club provides members with exclusive access to product releases and lounge discounts.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Huckleberry Lemonade Ready-to-drink canned cocktail made with 503 Vodka infused with fresh huckleberries, blended into homemade lemonade and lightly carbonated at 11% ABV, targeted at adult consumers seeking portable PNW craft cocktails.
- The Wicked Mule Canned mule cocktail with vodka infused with fresh lime and ginger, blended with homemade ginger syrup and carbonated at 11% ABV.
- Vodka Cranberry Crush Full-strength vodka cranberry canned cocktail made with award-winning 503 Vodka, real cranberry juice, and a hint of lime at 11% ABV for consumers wanting portable, year-round craft vodka cocktails.
- Watermelon Lemonade Canned cocktail with 503 Vodka, watermelon-infused simple syrup, and fresh-squeezed lemonade at 11% ABV; supports rhino conservation via partnership with the Oregon Zoo Foundation.
- Marionberry Margarita Canned margarita-style cocktail blending Northwest marionberries, authentic tequila, and real lime juice at 11% ABV.
- The Blood Orange Greyhound Canned greyhound with vodka infused with dried grapefruit peel and grapefruit essence, blended with blood orange purée, grapefruit juice, and lime.
- Chocolate Espresso Martini Nitrogen-infused canned espresso martini made with Cascadia Coffee Roasters cold brew and Mexican chocolate-infused vodka at 14% ABV; sold in 12oz cans.
- Grapefruit Paloma Limited-edition grapefruit and tequila canned cocktail with white grapefruit, lime, and lemon-lime soda base at 7% ABV, sold exclusively in Oregon liquor stores.
- Hot Toddy Seasonal ready-to-drink canned hot toddy with whiskey, honey, and lemon at 18% ABV, designed to be heated before serving.
- 503 Vodka Flagship corn-distilled vodka filtered 10 times and cut to 90 proof with pure Cascade water, sold for home mixology and as the base for the canned cocktail line.
- Circa 17 Gin Award-winning gin distilled with 17 unique botanicals at 86 proof, delivering an aromatic profile with a slightly spicy finish for cocktail enthusiasts.
- 503 Rum Blanco rum made from Grade A sugarcane and twice distilled, positioned for island-style cocktails.
- Wildfire Cinnamon Rum Cinnamon rum made with Ceylon cinnamon, various chilis, a hint of brown sugar, and barrel-aged rum at 69 proof.
- Vanilla Whiskey Cream Vanilla cream whiskey combining 503 Whiskey with cream liqueur and Madagascar vanilla at 40 proof, served over ice or with coffee.
- Gambler 500 Whiskey Unique blend of rye and corn mash aged 5 years in neutral American oak at 80 proof.
- 503 Bourbon (Winter Wheat Bourbon) First-ever in-house bourbon made from Walla Walla Winter Wheat mash and aged 5 years, limited to 420 bottles at $69.95 each, available only at the 503 Cocktail Lounge.
- 503 Cocktail Lounge On-premise cocktail lounge at 4784 SE 17th Ave, Suite 150, Portland, OR 97202, serving draft cocktails, award-winning canned cocktails, spirits, and a food menu; venue for exclusive bottle releases.
- Local 503 Loyalty Club Recurring membership program providing twice-yearly exclusive product releases, 50% off tasting flights, 20% off swag, 10% off private event space rental, and early access to limited releases, with a $29.95 signup fee and $120-or-less shipments twice yearly.
Quantifiable outcome
- 80% sellout rate projected for Grapefruit Paloma limited release within first month
Companies that use 503 Distilling
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
503 Distilling technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature2 records
503 Distilling partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Cascadia Coffee RoasterscorePartnership for sourcing freshly roasted, highly concentrated cold brew coffee for the Chocolate Espresso Martini canned cocktail. Cascadia Coffee Roasters provides the premium coffee foundation that is nitrogen-infused using 503 Distilling's proprietary process.
- Oregon Zoo FoundationminorConservation partnership for the 'Chubby Unicorns' rhino conservation program. For every purchase of Watermelon Lemonade canned cocktail, 503 Distilling donates a portion of proceeds to support saving endangered eastern black rhinos and other species.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
503 Distilling competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Cutwater Spirits: San Diego-based craft distillery that pioneered the canned cocktail + spirits combo model. Closest comparable to 503 in SKU structure (vodka/gin/rum/whiskey plus a broad RTD line), multi-state distribution, and taproom/lounge experience.
- Wild Roots Spirits: Portland-based craft producer of small-batch liqueurs and canned cocktails with strong Pacific Northwest ingredient branding. Same city, same PNW ingredient story, overlapping canned cocktail and spirits portfolio.
- Eastside Distilling: Portland craft distillery with a portfolio spanning whiskey, vodka, gin, rum, and RTD canned cocktails. Comparable size and category mix; competes directly in Oregon retail and on-premise accounts.
- Tattersall Distilling: Minneapolis-based craft distillery producing a wide range of gin, vodka, whiskey, and signature canned cocktails. Closely analogous cocktail-first brand strategy with a tasting-room-centric growth model.
- Hood River Distillers: Long-established Oregon craft distillery producing vodka, gin, whiskey, and rum with broad regional distribution. Comparable Oregon craft heritage, wholesale-driven model, and spirits portfolio overlap.
- Smooth Ambler Spirits: West Virginia craft distillery known for aged bourbon and gin/rum/vodka, with a similar small-batch, age-forward positioning. Useful comparable for 503's first bourbon launch and aged-spirit scarcity strategy.
- Bendistillery: Oregon-based craft distillery producing vodka, gin, whiskey, and aquavit with statewide and regional distribution. Direct Oregon craft peer with similar distribution footprint and pricing band.
Broad incumbents
- High Noon (E&J Gallo): Category-defining real-vodka canned cocktail brand and the dominant scaled RTD competitor. Defines the shelf-share and pricing benchmark 503 competes against in the canned cocktail aisle across its West Coast footprint.
- Truly Hard Seltzer (Boston Beer): National scaled RTD/hard seltzer brand occupying the same shelf set and consumer occasions (outdoor, casual, portable) as 503's canned cocktails. Sets competitive ceiling on pricing and promotional intensity in the category.
- Aviation Gin (Proximo Spirits): Largest US craft-gin brand by volume with broad national distribution. Comparable botanical-forward gin SKU (vs. 503's Circa 17 Gin) and demonstrates the scale-up trajectory available to craft gin with adequate capital.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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503 Distilling leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
503 Distilling funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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503 Distilling M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about 503 Distilling
What does 503 Distilling do?
503 Distilling produces and sells ready-to-drink canned craft cocktails and small-batch distilled spirits out of its Portland, Oregon distillery. Its canned lineup includes huckleberry lemonade, wicked mule, vodka cranberry crush, watermelon lemonade, marionberry margarita, blood orange greyhound, chocolate espresso martini, rhubarb whiskey, and seasonal/limited releases; its spirits portfolio includes 503 Vodka, Circa 17 Gin, 503 Rum, Wildfire Cinnamon Rum, Vanilla Cream Whiskey, Gambler 500 Whiskey, and a limited 503 Bourbon. Products reach consumers via the company's online store, Portland cocktail lounge, regional distributors, and liquor stores across the West Coast.
Is 503 Distilling a public or private company?
503 Distilling is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was 503 Distilling founded?
503 Distilling was founded in 2016. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is 503 Distilling based?
503 Distilling is headquartered in Portland, United States, in the North America region.
How does 503 Distilling make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Canned Cocktail Sales are the primary driver. The others are spirits Sales, cocktail Lounge and local 503 Membership.
Who are 503 Distilling's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Cutwater Spirits, Wild Roots Spirits, Eastside Distilling, Tattersall Distilling, Hood River Distillers, Smooth Ambler Spirits and Bendistillery. Broad incumbents are High Noon (E&J Gallo), Truly Hard Seltzer (Boston Beer) and Aviation Gin (Proximo Spirits).
Does 503 Distilling have an API?
No public API is recorded for 503 Distilling.
What industry is 503 Distilling in?
503 Distilling's product category is Craft Distilled Spirits and Ready-to-Drink Cocktails. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRADAIAC, Spirits Distilling & Brands, with a secondary code of AFAFAAAC, Distilled Spirits Production & Distilling. Its NAICS code is 31214 and its SIC code is 2080.