ANN ARBOR DISTILLING CO

What ANN ARBOR DISTILLING CO does

Ann Arbor Distilling Co. is a privately held, grain-to-glass craft distillery founded in 2014 and headquartered at 220 Felch Street in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The company produces spirits entirely from Michigan-sourced ingredients, beginning with raw grain rather than purchasing neutral spirits, and manages the full production process in-house. Its product portfolio spans four sub-brands: Arbor (four seasonal gins plus a wheat vodka), Fox River (bourbon, rye, and a Michigan whiskey filtered with cherrywood charcoal), Spaulding's (peppermint schnapps and coffee liqueur), and Water Hill (fruit liqueurs including blackberry, cranberry, raspberry, currant, and cherry, plus an Absinthe Violette built on wormwood, fennel, star anise, hops, linden, and elderflower). The company self-describes its spirits as award-winning, though specific award bodies are not disclosed in the source data.

The business operates a hybrid go-to-market model. Direct-to-consumer revenue is generated through on-premise sales at the company tasting room, curbside pickup, local delivery in Ann Arbor, and online ordering via Toast and Square; experiential revenue comes from private tours, group tastings, custom cocktail work, and a recurring program of food-truck and pop-up events partnered with SE Michigan food vendors. Wholesale distribution covers statewide Michigan through Imperial Beverage and out-of-state fulfillment through Woods Wholesale Wines. Customer segments are split between individual craft-spirits consumers, Michigan liquor retailers, event/group bookers, and nonprofit fundraising partners; no named enterprise accounts or institutional customers are referenced. There is no disclosed revenue, funding, M&A, or ownership information, and the company is described as operating with 11–50 employees on a single site.

Name

ANN ARBOR DISTILLING CO

Legal name

Ann Arbor Distilling Company

Website

https://annarbordistilling.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Distilled Spirits

NAICS

Distilleries (312140), Distilleries (31214)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Spirits Distilling & Brands (CRADAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Craft Distilleries & Microdistilleries (THAFALAH), Distilled Spirits Production & Distilling (AFAFAAAC), Distilleries (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAG)

Keywords

• Craft distilled spirits
• Grain-to-glass distilling
• Michigan craft whiskey
• Seasonal botanical gin
• Fruit liqueur production

Headquarters

HQ city

Ann Arbor

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. Direct Spirit Sales: Direct-to-consumer sales of spirits through the tasting room and online store for curbside pickup and local delivery in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
2. Retail Distribution: Wholesale distribution of products to liquor stores and retailers statewide through Imperial Beverage distributor, and out-of-state through Woods Wholesale Wines.
3. Tasting Room & Tours: On-site sales at the tasting room with tasting experiences and paid tours of the distillery facility.
4. Events & Private Bookings: Revenue from private group tastings, tours, custom cocktail solutions, and charity/nonprofit events.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ann Arbor Distilling Co. is a craft distillery that produces award-winning spirits from scratch using Michigan-sourced grains and agricultural ingredients. The portfolio spans seasonal gins, wheat vodka, bourbon, rye, Michigan whiskey, schnapps, coffee liqueur, fruit liqueurs, and absinthe, sold through a tasting room, online store, and wholesale distributors across Michigan and out of state.

Product overview

Ann Arbor Distilling Co. produces craft spirits using locally sourced Michigan ingredients, building spirits from grain to glass. The company operates several product lines: Arbor Seasonal Gins (four seasonal varieties: Summer, Spring, Winter, and Fall), Arbor Vodkas (Wheat Vodka), Fox River whiskeys (Bourbon, Rye, and Michigan Whiskey), Spaulding's specialty liqueurs (Peppermint Schnapps and Coffee Liqueur), and Water Hill fruit liqueurs and specialties (Blackberry, Cranberry, Raspberry, Currant, Cherry liqueurs, and Absinthe Violette). Products are distributed statewide in Michigan through Imperial Beverage and nationally through Woods Wholesale Wines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Arbor: Seasonal gin product line including Summer, Spring, Winter, and Fall varieties
• Fox River
• Spaulding's
• Water Hill

Products and services

• Arbor Summer Gin Seasonal craft gin with honeysuckle, hyssop, and fresh-cut grass tasting notes, part of the Arbor Seasonal Gins line, sold to individual consumers for craft cocktails.
• Arbor Spring Gin Seasonal craft gin with mint, cucumber, moss, chaga, and cherry blossom tasting notes, part of the Arbor Seasonal Gins line, targeted at individual consumers for craft cocktails.
• Arbor Winter Gin Seasonal craft gin at 80 proof featuring juniper, spruce, peppermint, cacao, orange, and vanilla tasting notes, part of the Arbor Seasonal Gins line, for individual consumers.
• Arbor Fall Gin Seasonal craft gin with cinnamon, clove, honey, oakmoss, feuille morte, and squash/pumpkin tasting notes, part of the Arbor Seasonal Gins line, sold to individual consumers.
• Arbor Wheat Vodka Wheat vodka with a hint of vanilla and sweet cream of wheat, part of the Arbor Vodkas line, sold to individual consumers and through Michigan retailers.
• Fox River Bourbon Smooth and slightly sweet bourbon whiskey at 80 proof, distilled from local Michigan grain in the Fox River whiskey line, for individual consumers and wholesale retail.
• Fox River Rye 100% rye whiskey aged in new American oak barrels for a sweet flavor profile, part of the Fox River whiskey line, sold to individual consumers and wholesale.
• Fox River Michigan Whiskey Pure, barrel-aged Michigan whiskey made from a blend of four Michigan grains filtered with cherrywood charcoal, produced entirely by hand in Ann Arbor, sold to consumers and retailers.
• Fox River Cask Bourbon Cask bourbon whiskey from the Fox River line distributed statewide through Imperial Beverage in Michigan under MLCC No. 16655, for sale through Michigan liquor retailers.
• Spaulding's Peppermint Schnapps Peppermint schnapps with soft, custard mint and mint ice cream tasting notes, part of the Spaulding's specialty line, for individual consumers.
• Spaulding's Coffee Liqueur Coffee liqueur featuring roasted coffee, almonds, and creamy vanilla, part of the Spaulding's specialty line, sold to individual consumers.
• Water Hill Blackberry Liqueur Blackberry fruit liqueur beginning as brandy and concentrated down to an airy, sweet profile, marketed for summer G&Ts, part of Water Hill Fruit Liqueur line.
• Water Hill Cranberry Liqueur Cranberry liqueur made with Michigan-grown cranberries, beginning as brandy with cranberry concentrate for sharp flavor and light hue, part of Water Hill Fruit Liqueur line.
• Water Hill Raspberry Liqueur Raspberry fruit liqueur distributed statewide through Imperial Beverage under MLCC No. 19296 for sale via Michigan liquor retailers.
• Water Hill Currant Liqueur Currant fruit liqueur distributed statewide through Imperial Beverage under MLCC No. 19221 for sale via Michigan liquor retailers.
• Water Hill Cherry Liqueur Cherry fruit liqueur distributed statewide through Imperial Beverage under MLCC No. 19220 for sale via Michigan liquor retailers.
• Water Hill Absinthe Violette Absinthe using classic wormwood, fennel, and star anise plus Michigan hops, linden, and elderflower; the spirit has a violet hue that transforms to lavender when diluted, part of Water Hill Specialities.
• Tasting Room & Distillery Tours On-site tasting experiences, paid distillery tours, and private group bookings at the A2DC facility, plus food truck and pop-up events with SE Michigan vendors, offered to individual consumers and group event bookers.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Imperial BeveragecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStatewide Michigan distributor for Ann Arbor Distilling Co. products. Handles all retail distribution throughout Michigan, including vodkas, gins, liqueurs, bourbon, rye, and absinthe products.
• Woods Wholesale WinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOut-of-state distributor for Ann Arbor Distilling products. Enables customers outside Michigan to order products for direct delivery to their location.
• SE Michigan Food VendorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with local food vendors in SE Michigan to provide dining options at tasting room events, food trucks, and pop-ups. Most vendors serve from 5-8pm or until sold out.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Coppercraft Distillery: Michigan craft distillery producing bourbon, rye, vodka, gin, and liqueurs with a Holland, MI tasting room. Directly comparable on Michigan craft positioning, full product portfolio, grain-to-glass production, and tasting-room-plus-distribution channel mix.
• Copper & Kings American Brandy Distillery: Louisville-based craft distillery producing brandy, whiskey, gin, and absinthe with an on-site tasting room and event space. Comparable on craft distilling, absinthe production, tasting-room-plus-events model, and full-spectrum specialty spirits portfolio.
• Journeyman Distillery: Craft distillery in Three Oaks, Michigan producing whiskey, gin, vodka, and rum with a large destination tasting room, restaurant, and events business. Highly comparable on craft positioning, Michigan location, full-service tasting room, and multi-channel DTC + distribution model.
• Treaty Oak Distilling: Texas-based grain-to-glass craft distillery producing gin, vodka, whiskey, and red liqueurs with a tasting room. Comparable on craft grain-to-glass production, tasting-room-plus-distribution model, and broad specialty spirits portfolio.
• Koval Distillery: Chicago-based grain-to-grain craft distillery producing whiskey, gin, vodka, and liqueurs with tasting room. Comparable Midwest craft distiller with similar local-grain sourcing philosophy, tasting-room presence, and diverse specialty spirits portfolio.
• Detroit City Distillery: Detroit-based craft distillery producing bourbon, gin, vodka, and specialty spirits in Eastern Market with a tasting room. Comparable Michigan craft distilling peer with similar local-sourcing ethos and tasting-room-driven DTC model.
• Valentine Distilling Co. Michigan-based craft distillery producing grain-to-glass spirits including vodka, gin, bourbon, and liqueurs. Most directly comparable to A2DC by product mix, Michigan origin, grain-to-glass philosophy, and tasting-room + wholesale hybrid distribution model.
• New Holland Brewing / New Holland Spirits: Holland, Michigan-based producer of beer and craft spirits including whiskey, vodka, gin, and rum. Comparable on Midwest craft producer model, multi-category portfolio, and tasting room + regional distribution footprint.
• Two James Distillery: Detroit-based craft distillery making small-batch whiskey, gin, vodka, and cocktails with a tasting room. Comparable as a Michigan craft spirits producer with tasting-room, restaurant, and limited-distribution model focused on local/raw-material sourcing.

Broad incumbents

• St. George Spirits: California-based craft distillery producing a broad portfolio of gin, vodka, whiskey, absinthe, and liqueurs. Comparable on grain-to-glass craft production philosophy and diverse specialty spirits portfolio (including absinthe and liqueurs overlapping with A2DC's Water Hill line).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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