High Bank Distillery

Name

High Bank Distillery

Legal name

High Bank Distillery Co.

Website

https://highbankco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Distillery Pub

NAICS

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

SIC

Beverages (2080), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), 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), Spirits Retail & Whiskey Shops (Off-Premise) (CRANAAAD), Distilleries (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAG)

Keywords

• Craft distillery spirits
• Distillery pub restaurant
• Whiskey vodka gin
• Cocktail bar dining
• Spirits wholesale distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Restaurant/Dining: Full-service restaurant and bar operations at three Columbus, Ohio locations serving seasonally inspired modern American cuisine paired with house-distilled spirits.
2. Spirits Retail: Direct sales of bottled spirits (bourbon, whiskey, vodka, gin) at company retail stores and through online channels (Seelbachs).
3. Wholesale Distribution: Distribution of spirits to Ohio liquor stores (OHLQ network) and bars/restaurants throughout Ohio, including expansion to Cincinnati market.
4. Private Events: Corporate events, private dining, and special events bookings at all three locations including the Barrel Room at Grandview.
5. Gift Cards: Sale of gift cards (physical and e-gift cards) for use at all locations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

High Bank Distillery distills and sells award-winning craft spirits (bourbon, whiskey, vodka, gin, ready-to-drink cocktails) and operates three distillery pub restaurants in the Columbus, Ohio metro area serving seasonally inspired modern American cuisine paired with its house-distilled spirits. Revenue is generated through on-site restaurant and bar service, in-house bottle sales, wholesale distribution to Ohio liquor stores and bars/restaurants, private events, and gift cards.

Product overview

High Bank Distillery is a Columbus, Ohio-based distillery pub offering award-winning spirits and seasonal American cuisine. The product portfolio centers on the High Bank Spirits line featuring whiskey products (Whiskey War family including Barrel Proof, Double Oaked, Double Double Oaked, Barrel Select, and Cigar Cask expressions), vodka (High Bank Vodka and 614 Vodka), and gin (Statehouse Gin and Barrel Select). Ready-to-drink cocktails include Whiskey War Old Fashioned and Midnight Manhattan. The HBD Cocktail Co. sub-brand offers Spirit Infusion Jars and (OH)Fashioned syrup. The company operates three restaurant locations in Grandview, Gahanna, and Westerville, Ohio, with the Westerville location featuring an underground speakeasy. Spirits are available at company retail locations, online through Seelbachs, and in Ohio liquor stores via OHLQ.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HBD Cocktail Co. Product line for ready-to-drink cocktails and spirit infusion products including Old Fashioned syrup and infusion jars.
• Whiskey War
• Midnight Cask
• Statehouse Gin
• High Bank Vodka
• 614 Vodka
• PO BOX XXI

Products and services

• Whiskey War Barrel Proof Flagship barrel proof whiskey blend. Won Best Blended Whiskey in America at San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2021. Rye-heavy mash bill with high proof character; sold to consumers in 750mL bottles at retail locations, online, and through OHLQ.
• Whiskey War Double Oaked Whiskey War Barrel Proof given a second maturation in a brand new charred oak barrel for an additional 16 months. Rye-heavy mash bill dominated by oak and caramel notes; sold in 750mL bottles.
• Whiskey War Double Double Oaked Premium limited release with additional aging beyond Double Oaked, described by the Master Distiller as his favorite spirit created to date. Sold out in 2 minutes at initial release.
• Whiskey War Barrel Select Selected barrel expression of the Whiskey War line with custom barrel curation. Award-winning blend sold in 750mL bottles.
• Whiskey War Cigar Cask Specialty expression of Whiskey War finished in cigar casks, designed to pair with cigars; sold in 750mL bottles.
• Midnight Cask Barrel Proof Unique blend of Whiskey War Barrel Proof and Tawny Port wine from Australia. Released at barrel strength; balances sweet port notes with rye spice. Won Double Gold at SFWSC 2022.
• Whiskey War Foundational whiskey blend in the Whiskey War lineup and Silver award winner at San Francisco World Spirits Competition; sold in 750mL bottles.
• High Bank Vodka Flagship vodka product; won Double Gold at San Francisco World Spirits Competition and positioned at approachable price point under $19. Sold in 750mL bottles.
• 614 Vodka Vodka expression honoring the Columbus 614 area code; sold in 750mL bottles.
• Statehouse Gin Craft gin expression; Bronze award winner at San Francisco World Spirits Competition for the Barrel Select variant; sold in 750mL bottles.
• Statehouse Gin Barrel Select Barrel Select expression of Statehouse Gin aged in barrels for enhanced complexity; Silver award winner including Madeira Aged Gin expression. Sold in 750mL bottles.
• Barrel Proof Bourbon Straight bourbon offering in the High Bank Distillery product lineup; sold in 750mL bottles.
• Whiskey War Old Fashioned (Ready-to-Drink) Pre-made ready-to-drink Old Fashioned cocktail that requires no bar tools; part of the HBD Cocktail Co. product line.
• Midnight Manhattan (Ready-to-Drink) Pre-made ready-to-drink Manhattan cocktail; part of the HBD Cocktail Co. product line.
• HBD Cocktail Co. Spirit Infusion Jars At-home cocktail infusion system with five seasonal flavors (Old Fashioned, Apple Pie, Harvest Punch, Cranberry Ginger, Caramel Apple). Customers fill with 12 oz of spirit, refrigerate 1-3 days; lasts up to 30 days. Packaged in partnership with Good Land brand.
• (OH)Fashioned Old Fashioned Syrup Craft Old Fashioned syrup made with demerara sugar, Ohio honey, orange peel, cardamom, clove, cinnamon, gentian root, citric acid, and angelica root. Each bottle makes 32 cocktails. Part of the HBD Cocktail Co. line.
• Distillery Pub Restaurant (Grandview) Original flagship High Bank location at 1051 Goodale Blvd, Grandview Heights, Ohio. Full-service bar, restaurant, distillery, and retail shop featuring the barrel room, event space, and seasonal American cuisine paired with house-distilled spirits. Opened June 2017.
• Distillery Pub Restaurant (Gahanna) Second High Bank location at 1379 E Johnstown Rd, Gahanna, Ohio. 7,500 square foot space with full-service bar, restaurant, event space, expansive outdoor patio, and retail store. Opened May 18, 2022.
• Distillery Pub Restaurant (Westerville) Third High Bank location at 28 South State Street, Westerville, Ohio. Approximately 3,600 square foot full-service restaurant and bar with two patios, retail store, DORA window, and an underground speakeasy (PO BOX XXI). Opened August 20, 2024.
• Private Events and Corporate Bookings Private dining, corporate event, and special occasion bookings offered across all three High Bank locations, including the Barrel Room at Grandview and the underground PO BOX XXI speakeasy at Westerville.

Quantifiable outcome

• Served 1 million customers since opening in June 2017
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Dos Hermanos Food TruckminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025Food truck vendor partnership for events including Halloween Industry Night and Pride Fest.
• Simple Times MixersminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025Collaboration to create (OH)Fashioned craft Old Fashioned syrup, combining High Bank spirits with Simple Times' mixers expertise.
• Nate's NectarminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 July 2025Local Ohio honey supplier providing Ohio honey for (OH)Fashioned syrup production.
• Mid-Ohio Food CollectivecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2024Month-long initiative where High Bank donated one meal to Mid-Ohio Food Collective for every meal purchased at their locations. Resulted in nearly 17,000 meals donated. Partnership addresses food insecurity in Central Ohio.
• Kaleidoscope Youth CenterminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2024LGBTQIA+ youth organization beneficiary for Pride Fest events. $1 from every specialty cocktail sold during Pride Month donated to KYC.
• Good Land BrandminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partnership for packaging HBD Cocktail Co. Spirit Infusion Jars. Specialty plant and sustainable living shop in Franklinton, Ohio supporting sustainability and local art community.
• BTTS HoldingscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2023Co-development partner for Westerville location. Central Ohio's leading event venues operator with 5 locations and 6 ballrooms. Partnership represents $2.7M private investment in Uptown Westerville.
• Equity (Steve Wathen)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2023Co-development partner for Westerville location project. Real estate development company.
• WSA StudiominorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 May 2023Local architecture firm leading the complex building conversion of the historic Post Office building for Westerville location.
• One Tree PlantedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2022Environmental partnership planting one tree for every High Bank whiskey bottle purchased during April campaigns. Planted 1,545 trees in 2021 and continues partnership annually.
• ROOH ColumbusminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2022Collaboration for First Sunday Feast event - a one-of-a-kind fusion menu combining ROOH's Indian cuisine with High Bank spirits.
• 1% For The PlanetcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2021High Bank pledges 1% of yearly revenue to support environmental nonprofits globally as official member of 1% For The Planet. Partners include Friends of the Lower Olentangy Watershed locally and One Tree Planted nationally.
• Friends of the Lower Olentangy WatershedminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2021Local environmental nonprofit partner for tree planting and watershed conservation efforts in Central Ohio.
• The Cheesecake GirlminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2021Collaboration with local Columbus business to create cheesecake desserts featuring High Bank spirits. Featured Maple Whiskey and Statehouse Strawberry flavors.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Nelson's Green Brier Distillery: Nashville craft distillery producing Tennessee whiskey with a downtown tasting room and restaurant. Comparable craft distillery with broader distribution reach and a multi-location hospitality presence.

Emerging players

• Castle Hill Cider: Virginia craft cidery and distillery operating a distillery pub/tasting room with food and spirits. Comparable on-site distillery + restaurant experience model, though anchored in cider rather than whiskey.

Direct peers

• Corsair Artisan Distillery: Nashville-based craft distillery producing whiskey, gin, vodka, and rum with on-site tasting room. Similar craft distillery with retail/tasting experience and multi-spirit portfolio.
• Smooth Ambler Spirits: West Virginia craft distillery known for bourbon and rye, with on-site tasting room. Comparable craft whiskey producer competing for similar enthusiast and bar/restaurant wholesale customers.
• Middle West Spirits: Columbus, Ohio craft distillery producing whiskey, vodka, gin, and bourbon with a tasting room and restaurant service. Comparable distillery-pub model and overlapping product portfolio in the same metro.
• Copper & Kings American Brandy Co. Louisville-based craft distillery with on-site distillery pub and restaurant operation producing brandy, whiskey, and gin. Closely comparable distillery-pub business model.
• New Riff Distilling: Kentucky craft distillery specializing in bourbon and rye with on-site retail and tasting room. Comparable craft whiskey portfolio and award-driven positioning.
• Wilderness Trail Distillery: Kentucky craft bourbon and rye distillery with on-site tasting room and bottle shop. Comparable craft whiskey portfolio, retail/tasting room operation, and bar/restaurant wholesale channel.
• Laws Whiskey House: Denver craft whiskey distillery with on-site tasting room and bottle shop focused on straight bourbon and rye. Comparable craft whiskey brand building and tasting-room retail model.
• Watershed Distillery: Columbus, Ohio-based craft distillery operating a distillery restaurant and bar with award-winning bourbon, vodka, and gin. Direct geographic and product-model competitor to High Bank's distillery-pub concept.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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