Napa Valley Distillery

Name

Napa Valley Distillery

Legal name

Napa Valley Distillery

Website

https://napadistillery.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Spirits Distillery

NAICS

Distilleries (312140), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Spirits Distilling & Brands (CRADAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Spirits/Cocktail Bars Operated by Producers (THAFALAJ), Cocktail Bars & Lounges (CRANACAD), Cocktail Mixes & Alcoholic Beverage Bases (non-alcoholic mixers, RTD spirit bases) (AFAFAGAH), Spirits Distillery Tours & Tastings (Whiskey, Rum, Gin, Vodka) (THAJAGAF)

Keywords

• Craft distillery
• Artisanal spirits
• Whiskey production
• Cocktail lounge
• Premium vodka

Headquarters

HQ city

Napa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Revenue model

1. Craft Spirits Sales: Direct sales of artisanal spirits including whiskey, brandy, and flavored neutral brandy through their e-commerce shop and physical tasting room locations.
2. Membership Subscriptions: Quarterly subscription boxes (March, June, September, December) with three tiers: Distinguished ($99/quarter), Spirited Sipper ($120/quarter), and Double Down ($198/quarter). Members receive complimentary tastings, discounts on spirits, and exclusive access to limited releases.
3. Private Events: Hosts private events including weddings, corporate meetings, holiday parties, and celebrations at venues including the Hollywood Room, Bar, Club Room, and Distillery space.
4. Cocktail Lounge Sales: Revenue from bar bites and premium cocktails served at the ArBARetum and Club Room cocktail lounges.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Napa Valley Distillery is a craft distillery that handcrafts artisanal spirits, bottled cocktails, and cocktail mixers using premium locally sourced ingredients (Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc, Meyer lemons, local mint) and old-world distilling techniques such as copper stills and wooden barrel aging. In addition to producing spirits, the company operates two cocktail lounges (ArBARetum and Club Room) and hosts private events and subscription-based bar clubs.

Product overview

Napa Valley Distillery is a craft distillery founded in 2009 by Arthur and Lusine Hartunian, operating as the only distillery in Napa Valley. The company produces rare and unique artisanal spirits, bottled cocktails, and cocktail ingredients using premium ingredients and old-world techniques. Their product portfolio includes their own craft spirits (Blueberry Flavored Neutral Brandy, Distillers Blend Whiskey, Rusty Barrel American Whiskey), co-branded products (Tetya KAPA Vodka), and cocktail mixers (shrubs, syrups, tonics, bitters). The distillery operates two cocktail lounges (ArBARetum and The Club Room), offers three membership tiers (Distinguished Bar Club, Spirited Sipper Club, Double Down Club), and hosts private events across multiple venues including the Hollywood Room and Distillery space. They also provide educational distillery tours and tastings, and ship their spirits directly to consumers via their online shop.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Platinum medal at world spirits competition in Switzerland for Meyer lemon liqueur
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ian Devereux WhitecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 July 2025Co-founder of Tetya Kapa premium vodka brand with Arthur Hartunian and Maksim Chmerkovskiy. Ian Devereux White is a vintner who partners in the development of this Napa Valley distilled vodka.
• Dozortsev & SonscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partnership for Tetya Kapa vodka brand in the tri-state New York area. The brand will be available at select venues in the tri-state region, with a portion of sales donated to Ukrainian charities.
• Charles KrugminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMember benefit partnership offering 2 Complimentary Estate Tastings, $25 off for up to 2 guests on Cabernet Connoisseur Tasting, 20% off current vintage, olive oil or merchandise purchased, and member discounts at select events.
• Judd's HillminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMember benefit partnership offering 2 for 1 Tasting Flight, 10% off wine purchases, 20% off Bottle Blending Day Camp for up to 4 once annually. Advanced reservations required.
• Silverado ResortminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMember benefit partnership offering up to 20% off BEST Available Rate and Complimentary Breakfast for 2.
• NapastäkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMember benefit partnership offering Free 8 oz. Drip Coffee, 25% off all merchandise and Wine, 2 for 1 Wine tastings ($35 value).
• Napa Carriage HouseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMember benefit partnership offering 20% off current rates for luxury rentals in Napa.
• John AnthonyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMember benefit partnership offering Four (4) Complimentary Portfolio Tastings at the John Anthony Tasting Lounge in Downtown Napa, plus 25% off by the Glass.
• CakebreadminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMember benefit partnership offering Four (4) Complimentary Classic Cakebread Tastings 7 days a week, plus member pricing on up to 4 Specialty Tastings Monday-Thursday.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Germain-Robin: California craft brandy and spirits producer using old-world techniques and locally sourced wine inputs; directly comparable brandy/craft-spirits approach and Napa-adjacent positioning.
• Koval Distillery: Chicago craft distillery producing whiskey, brandy, gin, and liqueurs in small batches with an on-site tasting room; closely comparable product breadth, tasting experience, and family-founded brand story.
• FEW Spirits: Evanston-based craft distillery with tasting room and cocktail-focused brand identity; similar small-batch premium positioning, on-premise venue model, and craft cocktail culture alignment.
• Smooth Ambler: West Virginia craft whiskey and spirits distillery with tasting room and limited regional distribution; comparable small-batch craft positioning and product breadth across whiskey and brandy-style offerings.
• Copper & Kings American Brandy Company: Louisville craft brandy and spirits producer with on-site tasting room and bar; directly comparable brandy-led portfolio, old-world technique emphasis, and venue-driven revenue model.
• Sonoma Distilling Company: Sonoma-based craft whiskey and gin distillery with tasting room and DTC sales; mirrors Napa Valley Distillery's wine-country craft positioning, on-premise venue model, and DTC motion.
• Tuthilltown Spirits / Hudson Whiskey: New York craft distillery with tasting room, DTC, and limited distribution; comparable small-batch craft whiskey/liquor model and on-premise tasting experience.
• St. George Spirits: Alameda, California craft distillery producing brandy, gin, whiskey, and liqueurs using small-batch techniques; highly comparable portfolio mix and craft ethos.
• Stranahan's Whiskey: Colorado craft whiskey distillery with tasting room and DTC focus; mirrors Napa Valley Distillery's single-distillery brand identity, premium small-batch ethos, and tasting-driven direct-to-consumer motion.
• Hangar 1 Vodka: Craft vodka and spirits producer historically based in the Napa region; competes directly with Napa Valley Distillery for premium craft spirit positioning and the Napa wine-country tourist customer.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/napadistillery
• Facebookfacebook.com/napadistillery
• Xx.com/NapaDistillery

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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