What Dry Fly Distilling does

Dry Fly Distilling is a privately held craft distillery founded in 2007 in Spokane, Washington by Don Poffenroth, claiming the position of Washington State's first distillery since Prohibition. The company operates a farm-to-bottle production model, sourcing wheat, barley, oats, corn, and triticale from family farms within 30 miles of the distillery (including Wisota Farms, Danaher Farms, and the Spokane Hutterian Brethren), and conducts copper pot distillation using a custom 60-liter still. Its core product portfolio spans vodka, gin, bourbon, and a distinctive wheat whiskey line (including the first 100% wheat whiskey made in the United States and a triticale whiskey), supplemented by the On the Fly canned cocktail line, wine-based RTDs, the Off Daze non-alcoholic line, and a specialty Cask and Release series of barrel-aged whiskeys developed through collaborations with Northwest breweries.

The business operates a multi-channel commercial model combining a downtown Spokane distillery, tasting room and full-service restaurant; a state-gated e-commerce storefront shipping to Washington, California, and select other states with adult signature requirements; wholesale distribution through trade partners across 30+ U.S. states plus international markets; a dedicated trade portal for distributor orders; branded merchandise; ticketed distillery experiences (tours, cocktail and gin-making classes, the Davenport Bespoke Gin Experience); and private event venue rental (The Mezzanine). Pricing spans $29.95-$49.95 for core 750ml spirits, $3.49-$5.00 for single RTD cans, $40-$200 for experiences, and a $500 room rental fee. Customer segments center on craft spirits enthusiasts, brand loyalists (including WSU alumni and Cougar fans), hospitality and tourism visitors, and retail/wholesale partners; named brand collaborations include Washington State University, Davenport Hotels, Brick West Brewing, YaYa Brewing, Ecliptic Brewing, Fort George Brewery, Iron Goat Brewing, The Boneyard, and DOMA Coffee. The company is founder-owned, has no disclosed external investors or subsidiaries, and reports 1-10 employees.

Name

Dry Fly Distilling

Legal name

Dry Fly Distilling

Website

https://dryflydistilling.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Dry Fly Distilling is a privately held craft distillery in Spokane, Washington, founded in 2007 as Washington's first distillery since Prohibition. It produces award-winning vodka, gin, whiskey, bourbon, RTD cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages from locally sourced grains, selling through a tasting room, e-commerce, and wholesale distribution across 30+ U.S. states and select international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Distilled Spirits

NAICS

Distilleries (31214), Beverage Manufacturing (3121), Beer, Wine, and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (4248)

SIC

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

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), Spirits Distillery Tours & Tastings (Whiskey, Rum, Gin, Vodka) (THAJAGAF), Spirits Retail & Whiskey Shops (Off-Premise) (CRANAAAD)

Keywords

• Craft distilled spirits
• Ready-to-drink cocktails
• Whiskey vodka gin
• Farm-to-bottle distilling
• Craft distillery tasting room

Headquarters

HQ city

Spokane

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. Bottled Spirits Sales: Direct sales of distilled spirits including vodka, gin, whiskey, and bourbon through e-commerce and at the tasting room. Products shipped to select states with age verification.
2. Ready-to-Drink Canned Cocktails: Pre-mixed canned cocktails sold as singles, 4-packs, and cases. 'On the Fly' product line featuring vodka and gin-based cocktails in various flavors.
3. Food and Beverage Service: Full-service tasting room with food menu including appetizers, salads, flatbreads, sandwiches, and specialty dishes. Bar service with cocktails and flights.
4. Experiences and Events: Ticketed experiences including distillery tours, cocktail classes, gin-making parties, whiskey-making classes, and the Davenport Bespoke Gin Experience.
5. Private Event Venue Rental: The Mezzanine private event space rental for parties and corporate events with $500 room rental fee plus catering options.
6. Merchandise: Branded merchandise including apparel, glassware, bar accessories, and gift cards sold at the distillery and online.
7. Wholesale Distribution: B2B sales to retailers and restaurants across 30+ states and internationally through distributor relationships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Dry Fly Distilling is a craft distillery that manufactures award-winning spirits from locally sourced grains, including vodka, gin, whiskey, bourbon, and triticale whiskey, alongside ready-to-drink canned cocktails, wine-based cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages. The company operates a tasting room, restaurant, and bottle shop in Spokane, WA, and sells products via e-commerce and wholesale distribution across 30+ states and internationally. Ticketed experiences such as distillery tours, cocktail classes, and gin/whiskey-making parties complement the physical product offering.

Product overview

Dry Fly Distilling is a craft distillery in Spokane, Washington, established in 2007 as Washington's first distillery since Prohibition. The company operates a farm-to-bottle operation with grains sourced from local family farms within 30 miles of the distillery. The product portfolio consists of award-winning spirits (including vodka, gin, and whiskeys), ready-to-drink canned cocktails under the 'On the Fly' brand, wine-based cocktails, non-alcoholic beverages under the 'Off Daze' brand, and branded merchandise. The company also offers experiential products including distillery tours, cocktail-making classes, and private event spaces. Key spirits include Washington Wheat Vodka (their first product), Washington Dry Gin with Northwest botanicals, and various wheat whiskeys including the first 100% wheat whiskey made in the United States. The canned cocktail line features flavors like Huckleberry Lemonade, Moscow Mule, Spicy Lemonade, and seasonal offerings. Specialty releases include barrel-aged collaborations with regional breweries, O'Danaghers line of whiskeys from local farms, and officially licensed WAZZU Whiskey for Washington State University.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• On the Fly: Canned ready-to-drink cocktails line featuring vodka and gin-based beverages like Huckleberry Lemonade, Moscow Mule, Spicy Lemonade, Bloody Mary, Gin & Tonic, Whiskey Smash, Wild Berry Hibiscus Cosmo, and Spiced Cranberry.
• O'Danaghers
• Off Daze
• Guided Sips
• Cask and Release

Products and services

• Dry Fly Washington Wheat Vodka Award-winning wheat vodka and Dry Fly's first distilled product, made from locally sourced wheat with a creamy, buttery, and smooth texture. Won Double Gold and Best in Show at the 2009 World Spirits Competition. Sold in 750ml bottles.
• Dry Fly Huckleberry Vodka Wheat vodka colored and flavored with real Northwest-sourced huckleberries from Made by Dorothys. Bottled at 80 proof for superior cocktails.
• Dry Fly Washington Dry Gin Northwest-style gin featuring a regional botanical blend of Juniper, Apple, Coriander, Mint, Hops, and Lavender. Light and mellow spirit with distinctive regional character.
• Dry Fly Straight Washington Wheat Whiskey First whiskey created by Dry Fly and the first 100% wheat whiskey made in the United States. Light, smooth, easy drinker made from locally sourced wheat.
• Dry Fly Straight Bourbon 101 First legal bourbon made in Washington State. Features corn from local Hutterian Settlement and Triticale, aged a minimum of 3 years in 53-gallon American Oak barrels.
• Dry Fly Straight Triticale Whiskey First-of-its-kind whiskey using Triticale grain (a hybrid of wheat and rye). Aged 3 years in American Oak barrels; blends rye's peppery boldness with wheat's refinement.
• Dry Fly Straight Port Finished Wheat Whiskey Wheat whiskey aged 3 years in American oak and finished 9-12 months in port wine barrels. Designed for Manhattans or served neat.
• Dry Fly Straight Cask Strength Wheat Whiskey Original 100% Wheat Whiskey at barrel strength, aged over 3 years in 53-gallon American Oak at 120 proof (60% ABV).
• O'Danaghers Hibernian Whiskey Irish-style whiskey from Tim Danaher's 5-generation family farm. Triple-distilled with wheat, barley, malted barley, and oats, aged 5 years.
• O'Danaghers Caledonian Whiskey Scottish-style whiskey from Tim Danaher's 5-generation family farm. 100% barley mashbill, aged 5 years.
• Bierschnapps Limited-release spirit created by distilling craft beer from Brick West Brewing into spirit and aging in oak. Born from a 2020 creative collaboration to reduce waste.
• Dry Fly Iron Goat IPA Aged Gin Gin aged in a used Triticale barrel previously conditioned with Iron Goat Brewing's Buzzsaw McThunder IPA, then re-filled with award-winning Gin. Staff favorite with a distinctive flavor profile.
• Dry Fly 9 Year Single Malt Barrel #16 Single malt whiskey made with Washington-grown malted barley (C-60 and Munich malt). Aged over 9 years in a used bourbon barrel at 100 proof. Limited to barrel #16.
• Cask and Release Series Series of whiskeys aged in used barrels from Northwest breweries after beer conditioning. Includes collaborations with YaYa Brewing, Ecliptic Brewing, and Fort George Brewery.
• Chute 8 American Blended Rye Whiskey Western-lifestyle whiskey tribute to Farm-City Pro Rodeo. All ingredients sourced in the USA. Launched in 2015 to support rodeo contestants.
• WAZZU Cinnamon Flavored Whiskey Officially licensed Washington State University product blending smooth whiskey with bold cinnamon spice in tribute to WSU Crimson and Gray pride. Targeted at WSU alumni and Cougar fans.
• Huckleberry Lemonade "On the Fly" Canned Cocktail Ready-to-drink canned cocktail featuring award-winning Washington Vodka, real huckleberry syrup from Made by Dorothys, and house-made lemonade. 12 oz, 9.8% ABV, gluten-free.
• Spicy Lemonade "On the Fly" Canned Cocktail Ready-to-drink spicy lemonade with award-winning Washington Vodka infused with fresh jalapeños and habaneros. Won Gold Medal at The Fifty Best RTD's in America.
• Moscow Mule "On the Fly" Canned Cocktail Ready-to-drink Moscow Mule with award-winning Washington Vodka and craft ginger syrup from Side Hustle Syrups. Won Double Gold Medal at The Fifty Best RTD's in America.
• Bloody Mary "On the Fly" Canned Cocktail Ready-to-drink Bloody Mary with award-winning Vodka and house Bloody Mary mix featuring exclusive spice blend from Spiceology. 12 oz, 12% ABV.
• Gin and Tonic "On the Fly" Canned Cocktail Ready-to-drink Gin and Tonic featuring award-winning Washington Gin with craft tonic syrup. 12 oz, 9.0% ABV, gluten-free.
• Whiskey Smash "On the Fly" Canned Cocktail Ready-to-drink whiskey smash with Wheat Whiskey, strawberry, mint, and house lemonade. 12 oz, 9.5% ABV.
• Wild Berry Hibiscus Cosmo Ready-to-drink cosmo with Vodka and wild berry hibiscus tea from Revival Tea. 12 oz, 9.5% ABV.
• Spiced Cranberry "On the Fly" Canned Cocktail Seasonal holiday-themed ready-to-drink cocktail with Vodka and spiced cranberry syrup. 12 oz, 5.7% ABV, 187 calories.
• Guided Sips Earl Grey Old Fashion Pre-mixed cocktail featuring Dry Fly Wheat Whiskey and Earl Grey tea concentrate from Revival Tea. Just add ice and garnish. 20% ABV, 375ml.
• Huckleberry Twist Wine Cocktail Wine-based cocktail blending Bonanza wine with real huckleberry syrup from Made by Dorothys and house-made lemonade. Premium wine-based RTD, 9% ABV, 12 oz.
• Watermelon Squeeze Wine Cocktail Wine-based cocktail with watermelon and strawberry flavors blended with Bonanza wine. Premium wine-based RTD, 9% ABV, 12 oz.
• Jalapeno Margarita Wine Cocktail Wine-based cocktail with jalapeño, lime, and orange flavors. Premium wine-based RTD, 9% ABV, 12 oz.
• Margarita Remix Wine Cocktail Wine-based cocktail with lime and orange flavors in margarita style. Premium wine-based RTD, 9% ABV, 12 oz.
• Off Daze Lemon Lavender Non-alcoholic sparkling beverage with lemon and lavender flavors. Alcohol-free refreshment under the Off Daze brand.
• Off Daze Strawberry Lemonade Non-alcoholic sparkling beverage with strawberry and lemon flavors. Alcohol-free refreshment under the Off Daze brand.
• Distillery Tour Guided tour of Dry Fly Distilling facility. 1-hour duration, $5 per person, located at 1021 W Riverside Ave, Spokane, WA.
• Cocktail Class Hands-on cocktail making class teaching signature Dry Fly cocktails. Includes behind-the-scenes distillery tour, hands-on tutorial on 3 cocktails, and appetizers. $40 per person.
• Gin-Forward Cocktail Class Immersive class exploring botanical cocktails. Includes distillery tour and tutorial on 3 gin-forward cocktails highlighting fresh, aromatic flavors.
• Davenport Bespoke Gin Experience Exclusive hands-on gin-making experience for Pacific Northwest Food & Wine Festival. Participants help create Legacy Reserve Gin on the 60-liter copper still, enjoy appetizers and cocktails, and leave with a bottle of gin they helped create. $175 single, $200 couple.
• Make Your Own Gin Party Group gin-making experience on the 60-liter copper still. Participants customize botanical recipe, distill their own gin, enjoy cocktails and appetizers, and take home a 1.75L bottle of custom gin. From $125 per person.
• Make Your Own Whiskey Class Hands-on whiskey-making experience. Includes distillery tour, whiskey-making tutorial, snacks, cocktails, and a 2-liter oak barrel with 1.75L white whiskey to age at home. From $175.
• Dry Fly X Boneyard Gin Party Collaborative gin-making event with The Boneyard bar. Participants help create a custom gin for the bar with Boneyard owner Dillon Hueser on-site. Includes tour, appetizers, 2 cocktails each, and 1.75L bottle of custom gin.
• Dry Fly X Doma Brunch Collaborative brunch event with DOMA Coffee. Includes distillery tour, DOMA fresh brewed coffee, coffee cocktail or mimosa, and brunch meal. $40 per plate.
• Tasting Room Food Menu Full food service at the tasting room featuring spirit-inspired dishes. Menu includes appetizers ($14-$21), salads ($18), flatbreads ($14-$15), sandwiches ($15-$18), and specialties ($21-$23) like Gin Steamed Clams and Coconut Linguine and Clams.
• The Mezzanine Private Event Space Private event space upstairs at the distillery with full bar, high and low tables, and open-air view of production facilities. Holds 50 guests, minors welcome with guardian. $500 room rental fee includes setup, private bartender, and cleanup. Non-profits receive $150 discount.
• Dry Fly Merchandise Branded merchandise including T-shirts ($30), hoodies ($35-$40), long sleeves, bar mats ($15-$25), rocks glasses, shot glasses, Glencairn glasses ($12), and gift cards ($25-$100). Sold at the distillery and online.

Quantifiable outcome

• First legal Bourbon made in Washington State
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Washington State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficially licensed WAZZU Cinnamon Flavored Whiskey collaboration. WSU provides trademark licensing for Cougar-branded products. First released product is WAZZU Cinnamon Flavored Whiskey targeting WSU alumni and fans. Jeremy Foss, Director of Trademark Licensing at WSU, quoted as excited about the collaboration.
• Made by DorothysminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupplier of real huckleberry syrup used in Huckleberry Vodka and Huckleberry Lemonade canned cocktail. Northwest-sourced ingredient for signature products.
• Side Hustle SyrupsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupplier of craft ginger syrup and tonic syrup used in Moscow Mule and Gin & Tonic canned cocktails.
• Revival TeaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupplier of hibiscus tea used in Wild Berry Hibiscus Cosmo canned cocktail and Earl Grey tea for Guided Sips product line.
• Davenport HotelscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for Davenport Bespoke Gin Experience - an exclusive hands-on gin-making class for Pacific Northwest Food & Wine Festival. Features Legacy Reserve Gin typically reserved for The Davenport Hotel.
• Brick West BrewingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBierschnapps collaboration - distilled craft beer into spirit and aged in oak. Limited release born from 2020 creative collaboration to reduce waste.
• YaYa Brewing CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCask and Release whiskey barrel collaboration - barrels used to age Fireside Barrel Aged Milk Stout with notes of plum, oak, and chocolate at 8.3%.
• Ecliptic Brewing (Portland)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScotch barrel aged whiskey collaboration in Cask and Release series.
• Fort George Brewery (Astoria)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStout barrel aged whiskey collaboration in Cask and Release series.
• Iron Goat BrewingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIPA barrel aged gin collaboration - used Triticale barrel to age Buzzsaw McThunder IPA, then re-filled with award-winning Gin.
• The BoneyardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative gin-making event to create signature gin for the bar. On custom 60L still with Boneyard owner Dillon Hueser participating.
• DOMA CoffeeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoffee collaboration for brunch events and coffee cocktails. DOMA provides fresh brewed coffee for Dry Fly X Doma Brunch experience.
• EEG SpokaneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-alcoholic collaboration - EEG Ronald Refresher mocktail. Educate, Entertain, and Get Stuff Done organization amplifying African American voices in Inland Northwest.
• Wisota FarmscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal wheat supplier within 30 miles of distillery. Part of farm-to-bottle sourcing for all products.
• Danaher FarmscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal barley and oats supplier. Five-generation family farm supplying grains for O'Danaghers whiskey line and other products.
• Spokane Hutterian BrethrencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal corn supplier for Bourbon 101. Part of farm-to-bottle sourcing within 30 miles of distillery.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• High West Distillery: Utah-based craft distillery (liquor license notwithstanding) with a wide portfolio of whiskeys, vodkas, and gin plus a high-traffic tasting/restaurant venue. Comparable to Dry Fly at a more mature scale in product breadth and experiential retail.

Direct peers

• Westland Distillery: Seattle-based single malt whiskey distillery emphasizing regional barley provenance and cask innovation. Comparable to Dry Fly in craft whiskey positioning and Pacific Northwest farm-to-cask narrative.
• New Riff Distilling: Kentucky-based independent craft distillery focused on bourbon and rye with a tasting room. Comparable craft-sized, founder-driven spirits competitor with national distribution aspirations.
• Corsair Distillery: Tennessee craft distillery known for innovative mashbills (including triticale whiskey) and experimental barrel programs. Highly comparable to Dry Fly's triticale expression and novel grain experimentation.
• St. George Spirits: California craft distillery with broad portfolio (vodka, gin, whiskey, absinthe, liqueurs) and strong innovation track record. Comparable to Dry Fly in multi-category craft production and award-driven positioning.
• Copperworks Distilling: Seattle-based craft distillery producing whiskey, gin, and vodka with a strong focus on innovation, awards, and Pacific Northwest identity. Direct peer in geography, category mix, and premium craft positioning.
• Breckenridge Distillery: Colorado craft whiskey distillery with tasting room, restaurant, and broad spirits portfolio. Comparable to Dry Fly in mountain-region craft identity, on-site hospitality, and multi-SKU strategy.
• Tuthilltown Spirits (Hudson Whiskey): New York craft distillery and pioneer of farm-distilled American whiskey with strong tasting room and DTC sales. Comparable founder-led, innovation-forward craft distilling model.
• Crater Lake Spirits (Bendistillery): Oregon-based craft distillery producing gin, vodka, and liqueurs with regional botanicals and a tasting room. Highly comparable to Dry Fly in craft spirit range, tasting room revenue, and Pacific Northwest identity.
• Woodinville Whiskey: Washington-state craft whiskey producer operating a farm-to-bottle sourcing model and distributing nationally. Closest regional peer to Dry Fly given shared Washington base, grain-to-glass positioning, and emphasis on bourbon and rye expressions.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 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 rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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