Name

Wintersmiths

Legal name

Wintersmiths LLC

Website

https://wintersmiths.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Burlington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: Primary revenue from selling ice makers (Phantom, Phantom Mini, Ice Baller, Ice Chest) and accessory products (shape trays, storage containers). One-time hardware purchases with optional accessory upsells.
2. Custom Design & Development: Revenue from collaborating with spirits brands to develop custom and unique ice, barware and serving solutions including co-branded ice makers and custom ice shape molds.
3. Accessories and Merchandise: Sales of shape trays ($40), ice stamps ($95), bar mats ($40), glassware ($65-$195), apparel, and gift cards ($25-$250).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Wintersmiths designs, manufactures, and sells patented clear-ice making devices (Phantom Ice Maker, Phantom Mini, Ice Baller Double, Ice Chest, and the upcoming Juniper countertop ice maker) along with interchangeable shape trays, glassware, ice stamps, and storage accessories that allow home and professional users to produce crystal-clear, slow-melting ice in ordinary freezers from any water source.

Product overview

Wintersmiths is a consumer products company specializing in clear ice making equipment for both home and professional use. The product portfolio centers on patented directional-freezing technology that creates crystal clear, slow-melting ice spheres, cubes, and specialty shapes. Core products include the Phantom Ice Maker and Phantom Mini (premium double-wall vacuum insulated stainless steel systems compatible with interchangeable shape trays), the Ice Baller Double and Ice Chest (compact BPA-free plastic systems), and the upcoming Juniper Ice Maker (all-in-one countertop appliance). Add-on shape trays (Large Sphere, Small Sphere, Large Cube, Small Cube, Collins Spear, Variety, and Cubes & Discs) extend the Phantom and Phantom Mini capabilities. Accessories include Ice Storage Tubes, Phantom SS Containers, and Custom Ice Stamps. The company also offers glassware (Kanpai and Kotsu whiskey glasses and decanters), merchandise (hats and t-shirts), gift cards, and cocktail books. All products work with ordinary home freezers and any water source using the company's patented directional freezing process (U.S. Pat. No. 10,443,915).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Phantom Ice Maker A complete clear-ice system for professional and home bartenders that produces crystal-clear, ultra-dense ice spheres, cubes, and specialty shapes using an ordinary home freezer and any water source, housed in a double-wall vacuum insulated stainless steel container with interchangeable silicone shape trays.
• Phantom Mini Ice Maker A compact premium ice maker made of double-wall vacuum insulated stainless steel and silicone rubber, producing 3 large 2.36-inch and 3 small 1.11-inch crystal-clear ice spheres — or two 1.73-inch cubes and two whiskey discs — from any water source in an ordinary home freezer.
• Juniper Ice Maker An all-in-one countertop ice maker/freezer with patent-pending ultra-fast clear ice production, precision temperature regulation, an airtight storage container, and a modern anodized aluminum body, automatically producing 2.5-inch spheres, 2-inch cubes, and 1.25-inch cubes for the home bar or kitchen.
• Ice Baller Double A compact device that uses patented directional-freezing technology to produce two 60mm (2.36-inch) crystal-clear, slow-melting ice balls per cycle in any ordinary home freezer from any water source; constructed of BPA-free plastic, FDA-approved food-grade silicone, and EPP foam.
• Ice Chest Ice Maker A directional-freezing ice device that produces four 2.36-inch (60mm) crystal-clear, slow-melting ice spheres in an ordinary home freezer from any water source, removing air bubbles and impurities via patented design; made of BPA-free plastic, FDA-approved food-grade silicone, and EPE foam.
• Sphere Shape Tray (Large) An interchangeable silicone shape tray that pairs with the Phantom Ice Maker to mold seven 2.36-inch (60mm) crystal-clear, slow-melting ice spheres per batch.
• Large Cube Shape Tray An interchangeable silicone shape tray that pairs with the Phantom Ice Maker to mold six large 2-inch by 2-inch crystal-clear ice cubes and five large clear ice prisms per batch.
• Collins Spear Shape Tray An interchangeable silicone shape tray that pairs with the Phantom Ice Maker to mold four 5-inch-by-1.25-inch-by-1.25-inch crystal-clear Collins ice spears for tall drinks plus four small clear ice crescents per batch.
• Standard Cube Shape Tray An interchangeable silicone shape tray that pairs with the Phantom Ice Maker to mold sixteen standard 1.25-inch-by-1.25-inch crystal-clear ice cubes and four small prisms per batch.
• Small Sphere Shape Tray An interchangeable silicone shape tray that pairs with the Phantom Ice Maker to mold nineteen 1.378-inch (35mm) crystal-clear ice spheres per batch.
• Variety Shape Tray An interchangeable silicone shape tray that pairs with the Phantom Ice Maker to mold six novelty ice shapes (Skull, Pig, Shot Glass, Football, Golf Ball, and Dodecahedron) per batch for themed cocktails and entertaining.
• Cubes & Discs Tray for Phantom Mini An interchangeable silicone shape tray that pairs with the Phantom Mini Ice Maker to mold two 1.73-inch (44mm) crystal-clear ice cubes and two roughly 2.5-inch-diameter-by-1-inch-thick cylindrical whiskey discs per batch.
• Ice Storage Tube A BPA-free, food-safe crystal-clear plastic storage tube approximately 10 inches by 3.75 inches that holds 5 ice spheres, 4 ice cubes, or a combination of clear ice shapes while keeping freezer air out.
• Phantom Stainless Steel Container A replacement double-wall vacuum insulated stainless steel container for the Phantom Ice Maker; shape trays sold separately.
• Custom Ice Stamp A solid brass stamp with a resin handle and 3.2mm (1/8 inch) extra-deep engraving for long-lasting custom impressions in ice; made in the USA. Optional rush service and file-conversion fees available.
• Wintersmiths Bar Mat A custom vinyl bar mat measuring 9.75 inches by 4.875 inches with the Wintersmiths bottle-and-glass logo as a background pattern for home and professional bar use.
• Kanpai Double Old Fashioned Whiskey Glasses (set of 4) A four-piece set of double old fashioned whiskey glasses from the Kanpai collection designed to pair with Wintersmiths clear ice for spirit-forward cocktails.
• Kotsu Double Old Fashioned Whiskey Glasses (set of 2) A two-piece set of double old fashioned whiskey glasses from the Kotsu collection designed to showcase Wintersmiths clear ice spheres and cubes.
• Kanpai Whiskey Decanter with Wooden Tray A whiskey decanter from the Kanpai collection paired with a wooden serving tray for spirit service alongside Wintersmiths clear ice.
• Kotsu Whiskey Decanter A whiskey decanter from the Kotsu collection designed for premium spirit service with Wintersmiths clear ice at home or in hospitality settings.
• Wintersmiths Digital Gift Card A digital gift card delivered by email and redeemable on wintersmiths.com; available in fixed denominations of $25, $50, $100, $125, $175, and $250.
• Custom Design & Development Service A bespoke service in which Wintersmiths collaborates with spirits brands to develop custom and unique ice, barware, and serving solutions, including co-branded ice makers and custom ice shape molds for brand activations, promotions, and customer-retention programs.
• Professional / Commercial Ice Programs A B2B commercial program offering bulk pricing and dedicated support to qualifying bars, restaurants, and hotels that run premium cocktail programs, providing in-house production of crystal-clear ice and support for branded guest experiences.

Quantifiable outcome

• Spheres melt more slowly than cubes of the same size due to lower surface area to volume ratio, keeping drinks colder longer and less diluted
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Top Spirits BrandsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompany has worked with top spirits brands to develop custom and unique ice, barware and serving solutions including co-branded ice makers, custom ice shape molds, and industry innovations in customer retention and branding.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• True Cubes: True Cubes makes premium crystal-clear ice cube molds and trays for home bartenders. It is a direct peer to Wintersmiths, competing in the same clear-ice-for-cocktails category with similar price points and DTC distribution.
• Glacio: Glacio sells clear ice molds, ice ball makers, and silicone ice trays primarily via Amazon. It competes directly with Wintersmiths in the consumer clear-ice category but at lower price points and without patented directional-freezing technology.
• Peak Ice Works: Peak Ice Works produces clear ice molds and trays for bars and home use. It is a direct peer to Wintersmiths in the small-format clear-ice maker category with similar customer base.
• W&P Design: W&P Design sells a popular clear ice cube maker and related barware/cocktail accessories. Direct peer to Wintersmiths, overlapping in clear-ice products, whiskey accessories, and DTC-premium positioning.
• Tovolo: Tovolo makes silicone ice molds, ice ball makers, and specialty ice products for home and commercial kitchens. It is a broader-line direct peer to Wintersmiths, with overlapping product formats but no proprietary directional-freezing technology.

Broad incumbents

• Hoshizaki America: Hoshizaki is a global leader in commercial ice machines and refrigeration equipment for foodservice. It is a broad incumbent comparable to Wintersmiths' Commercial Ice Program, though it serves large operators with industrial equipment rather than home bartenders.
• Scotsman Ice Systems: Scotsman is a major commercial ice machine manufacturer with a wide range of cube, nugget, and flake ice systems. Broad incumbent competing for Wintersmiths' commercial hospitality accounts with industrial-scale equipment.
• Manitowoc Ice: Manitowoc Ice produces commercial ice machines, bins, and dispensers used in foodservice worldwide. Broad incumbent relevant to Wintersmiths' commercial channel; competes on large-operator scale rather than consumer aesthetics.
• GE Profile (Opal Nugget Ice Maker): GE's Profile Opal Nugget Ice Maker is the leading consumer countertop ice appliance in the U.S. It is a broad incumbent comparable to the upcoming Juniper product, sharing the countertop consumer-ice-appliance category though targeting nugget rather than clear ice.
• Frigidaire (countertop ice makers): Frigidaire offers a line of countertop ice makers sold through major retail. Broad incumbent relevant to Wintersmiths' Juniper launch as a major-appliance competitor that could quickly add clear-ice SKUs if the category grows.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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