Long Island Spirits

What Long Island Spirits does

Long Island Spirits is a craft distillery founded in 2007 and headquartered at 2182 Sound Avenue, Baiting Hollow, NY, on the North Fork of Long Island. The company was the 100th Licensed Distillery in the United States and the first craft distillery on Long Island since the 1800s, producing artisanal spirits using traditional pot and column distillation methods with locally sourced Long Island grains, potatoes, and corn. The product portfolio spans vodka (LiV Original Potato Vodka, LiV Standard Edition Corn Vodka, LiV Ristretto Espresso Vodka), gin (Deepwells Botanical Dry Gin, LiV GiN Nautical Dry Gin), liqueurs (Sorbetta line), bourbon and rye whiskies (Rough Rider and Field & Sound lines), and American single malt whiskies (Pine Barrens), plus ready-to-drink LiV Canned Cocktails.

The company generates revenue through multiple channels: direct-to-consumer sales via its on-site distillery store, online shop (lispiritsmkt.com), and tasting room; wholesale distribution through a network of distributors (Winebow Group, Quality Wines & Spirits, M.S. Walker, Gold Medal Marketing) reaching 20+ U.S. states and Canada; and experiential revenue from tasting flights, specialty craft cocktails, private events, and venue rentals at The Hidden Vault private lounge. The company employs 11-50 staff and operates as a privately held, founder-owned business with no disclosed venture capital or private equity backing.

Long Island Spirits has accumulated significant industry recognition, including the first American Single Malt to earn Bottled in Bond classification (Pine Barrens), Field & Sound Bottled in Bond Bourbon named in Men's Journal's 50 Best Whiskies in the World 2026, and multiple Platinum, Gold, and Double Gold medals at competitions. In March 2026, the company filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against LIV Golf to protect its federally registered 'LIV' trademarks (held since 2007) in the alcohol and apparel categories.

Name

Long Island Spirits

Legal name

Long Island Spirits

Website

https://lispirits.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Long Island Spirits is a craft distillery founded in 2007 on Long Island's North Fork, producing award-winning vodkas, gins, whiskies, and canned cocktails. It serves craft spirits enthusiasts, retailers, restaurants, and bars across 20+ U.S. states and Canada via wholesale distributors and direct-to-consumer channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Distilled Spirits

NAICS

Distilleries (312140), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (445320)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Spirits Distilling & Brands (CRADAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Distilled Spirits Production & Distilling (AFAFAAAC), Distilleries (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAG), Beer, Wine & Spirits Wholesale Distribution (CRAOAIAA), Fine Wine & Luxury Spirits Retail (CRANABAE)

Keywords

• Craft distillery spirits
• Farm-to-bottle vodka
• Artisan bourbon whisky
• Single malt whiskey
• Canned craft cocktails

Headquarters

HQ city

Calverton

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, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Spirits Sales: Direct sales of craft spirits through on-site distillery store and online shop, including vodka, gin, bourbon, rye, and malt whiskies
2. Tasting Room and Events: Revenue from tasting flights, specialty craft cocktails, private events, and venue rentals at the tasting room and Hidden Vault private lounge
3. LiV Canned Cocktails: Pre-packaged canned cocktail sales in four flavors, made using LiV Standard Edition Vodka
4. Wholesale Distribution: Distribution through network of distributors across U.S. states and Canada to retail and restaurant locations

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Long Island Spirits is a craft distillery that produces artisanal spirits from locally sourced Long Island grains, potatoes, and corn. The company distills and sells vodka, gin, bourbon, rye, and American single malt whiskies under brands such as LiV, Rough Rider, Pine Barrens, Field & Sound, Deepwells, and Sorbetta, and also offers ready-to-drink canned cocktails. Products are sold through an on-site distillery store, online shop, and a wholesale distributor network across 20+ U.S. states and Canada.

Product overview

Long Island Spirits is a craft distillery offering a diverse portfolio of award-winning spirits including vodka (LiV Original Potato Vodka, LiV Standard Edition Corn Vodka, LiV Ristretto Espresso), gin (Deepwells Botanical Dry Gin, LiV GiN Nautical Dry Gin), liqueurs (Sorbetta line with lemon, raspberry, strawberry, lime, orange varieties), bourbon and rye whiskies (Rough Rider line including Double Cask Bourbon, Happy Warrior Cask Strength, Bull Moose Rye, The Big Stick Rye), and American single malts (Pine Barrens Bottled in Bond, Cherrywood Smoked Malt, Barrel Reserve Gin). The company also produces Field & Sound bourbon collection. Recent additions include LiV Canned Cocktails (Southampton Lemonade, Watermelon Crush, Last Summer Lime Fizz, Long Island Cold Brew Tea) launched in 2020. Beyond packaged spirits, the company operates a Tasting Room experience with craft cocktails and flights, The Hidden Vault private lounge for VIP events, and hosts private/corporate events. Founded in 2007 as the 100th licensed distillery in the USA, the company pioneered the craft spirits renaissance on Long Island's North Fork wine region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LiV: Primary vodka brand including LiV Original Potato Vodka, LiV Standard Corn Vodka, and LiV Ristretto Espresso Vodka
• Deepwells
• LiV GiN
• Sorbetta
• Rough Rider
• Pine Barrens
• field & sound
• LiV Canned Cocktails

Products and services

• LiV Original Vodka Award-winning potato vodka made from locally grown Long Island white Marcy Round Potatoes, triple distilled using small batch Pot and Column distillation, with a creamy mouthfeel and vanilla, banana, and rich flavor profile.
• LiV Standard Edition Vodka Corn-based vodka released in 2017 for the 10-year anniversary of LiV Original, distilled from locally grown Long Island corn, featuring butterscotch and vanilla flavor notes.
• LiV Ristretto Espresso Vodka Espresso-flavored vodka made from LiV Standard Edition, featuring ristretto espresso notes.
• Deepwells Botanical Dry Gin Botanical dry gin offering from Long Island Spirits.
• LiV GiN Nautical Dry Gin Nautical-themed dry gin with distinctive botanical profile.
• Sorbetta Liqueurs Line of fruit liqueurs including Lemon (flagship), Raspberry, Strawberry, Lime (seasonal), and Orange varieties.
• Rough Rider Double Cask Straight Bourbon Whisky Award-winning double cask straight bourbon whisky, gold medal winner at Bourbon Inspector in April 2025.
• Rough Rider Happy Warrior Cask Strength Straight Bourbon Cask strength straight bourbon whisky from the Rough Rider line.
• Rough Rider Bull Moose Three Barrel Rye Whisky Platinum medal-winning rye whisky from the Rough Rider line, recognized with a Platinum Medal in February 2025.
• Rough Rider The Big Stick Cask Strength Rye Whisky High-proof cask strength rye whisky noted for its rich caramel aroma and spicy finish.
• Pine Barrens Bottled in Bond American Single Malt Whisky First American Single Malt in the world to earn Bottled in Bond classification; distilled from bottle-ready barley wine craft beer brewed on site, pot distilled in small batches with extremely limited releases.
• Pine Barrens Cherrywood Smoked Malt American single malt whisky with cherrywood smoking process.
• Pine Barrens Barrel Reserve Botanical Dry Gin Barrel-aged version of the botanical dry gin.
• Field & Sound Bourbon Collection Line of bourbons including Straight Bourbon, Wheated Bourbon, and Rye; Field & Sound Bottled in Bond Bourbon ranked in Top 50 Whiskies in the World 2026 by Men's Journal.
• Field & Sound American Single Malt American single malt whisky from the Field & Sound line.
• LiV Canned Cocktails Ready-to-drink canned cocktails made from LiV Standard Edition Vodka, crafted from locally grown Long Island corn, gluten-free, carb-free, sugar-free, and canned on site. Available in Southampton Lemonade, Watermelon Crush, Last Summer Lime Fizz, and Long Island Cold Brew Tea flavors, with approximately 100 calories per can.
• Tasting Room Experience On-site tasting room featuring specialty craft cocktails, tasting flights of award-winning spirits, and full product purchases. Located on the second story overlooking vineyards with an outdoor deck and seasonal patio offering live music, food trucks, and games.
• The Hidden Vault Private Cocktail Lounge Exclusive VIP private cocktail lounge on the second floor of the distillery with its own bar, balcony deck, and panoramic vineyard/farmland views. Accommodates 11-20 guests with climate-controlled indoor bar and outdoor lounge seating, with a rental cost of $250 for a 2-hour minimum slot.
• Private & Corporate Event Hosting Private party and corporate event hosting at the craft distillery venue for groups of 15-50 guests on select dates, featuring a stunning distillery setting with farm and vineyard views, patio, and deck areas.

Quantifiable outcome

• First American Single Malt to receive Bottled in Bond classification
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• LIV GolfadversarialOthers · 23 March 2026Long Island Spirits filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against LIV Golf to halt the golf organization from using the LIV mark in connection with alcohol and apparel sales. The distillery alleges that LIV Golf's sale of 'LIV' branded cocktails and apparel has caused consumer confusion and eroded the brand's goodwill built over two decades. The suit seeks compensatory and injunctive relief for trademark infringement and unfair competition.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tuthilltown Spirits: Founded in 2005 in Gardiner, NY, one of the original NY craft distilleries and a direct pioneer peer; produces whiskey, vodka, gin, and rum with farm-to-bottle sourcing, mirroring Long Island Spirits' heritage positioning and rural New York production base.
• Hillrock Estate Distillery: Estate-grown distillery in Ancram, NY producing bourbon, rye, and single malt. Closely comparable in farm-to-bottle narrative, premium positioning, and award-winning single malt portfolio that competes head-to-head with Pine Barrens and Field & Sound.
• Kings County Distillery: NY-based craft distillery founded in 2010, headquartered in Brooklyn's Navy Yard. Direct peer across category-overlapping bourbon, rye, gin, and vodka with shared emphasis on small-batch craft production and urban/regional tasting room.
• Widow Jane: Brooklyn-based craft bourbon and rye distiller with comparable premium positioning, whiskey-led portfolio, and tasting room experience. Competes for similar distributor accounts and consumer mindshare in the American craft bourbon/rye category.
• WhistlePig: Vermont-based craft rye whiskey producer that scaled from craft pioneer status to a national premium brand. Long Island Spirits' Rough Rider rye and Pine Barrens single malt compete in the same premium American whiskey category with similar age-statement and small-batch narratives.
• Balcones Distilling: Texas-based award-winning craft distillery producing American single malt, bourbon, and rye. Highly comparable in small-batch craft production, category-defining awards, and brown-spirit portfolio depth that competes for similar premium consumer and trade attention.
• Corsair Distillery: Tennessee-based craft distillery producing whiskey, gin, vodka, and rum. Comparable size and direct competitor in the multi-category small-batch craft spirits space with overlapping distribution and on-site tasting room experiences.
• St. George Spirits: California-based craft distillery founded in 1982 as an American craft pioneer, producing gin, vodka, whiskey, and liqueurs. Closely comparable pioneering craft heritage, multi-category portfolio breadth, and premium award-winning positioning.
• Few Spirits: Chicago-based craft distillery producing bourbon, rye, gin, and vodka. Similar size and direct competitor in the Midwest craft spirits space, competing for the same craft-conscious consumers, distributor relationships, and awards-circuit visibility.

Broad incumbents

• Diageo: Global spirits conglomerate with broad portfolio including Bulleit Bourbon and other American whiskey brands. Sets the strategic backdrop and shelf-space competition that all craft distilleries, including Long Island Spirits, must contend with at national retail.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 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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