What Blue Spirits Distilling does

Blue Spirits Distilling is a Washington State craft distillery producing a portfolio of premium spirits including gin, vodka, rum, tequila, and whiskey. The company's production is anchored at a distillery near Lake Chelan, where it sources water from the lake's glacially-carved snowmelt originating in the Washington North Cascades. This water input is the company's central brand and product differentiator, captured in the stated principle "No spirit can be better than the water that makes its proof." The product portfolio includes four gin SKUs (Ghost Gin #6, Blue Wind Gin #4, Pink Gin #3 in Tempranillo barrels, Ghost Gin #7 in bourbon barrels), an unflavored 6x's Distilled Vodka plus seven flavored variants, Peirates Rhum, a Lime Tequila, and a whiskey line (Straight Bourbon aged 4 years from batch 94, Rye, and a Cherry Flavored Whisky aged 8 years). Production techniques include cold-distillation for flavored vodkas (six local farmer's market cucumbers per bottle for Cucumber Vodka) and barrel-finishing programs; an "Innovation Series" supports limited experimental releases.

The company operates from three Washington State locations: a corporate headquarters in Spokane, a Seattle office in Kent, and the production facility near Lake Chelan. Headcount is reported in the 11-50 range. Revenue is generated through direct-to-consumer e-commerce (bluespiritsdistilling.store with shipping), wholesale and retail distribution through Total Wine and More across all Washington State store locations, and on-premise sales at bars and restaurants. Trade resources (downloadable sell sheets, on-premise location lists) support solicitation of additional wholesale partners. The company is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, no institutional investors, no public listing, and no patents or trademarks on record. The website copyright is held by Aboveboard Branding Corp. (Atlanta, GA), the nature of which is not explicitly defined.

The target customer is the 21+ craft-spirit consumer seeking distinctive regional flavor profiles and small-batch production. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. No awards, regulatory actions, mergers and acquisitions, leadership changes, or AI/ML capabilities are documented in the source material. Geographic footprint is concentrated in Washington State for off-premise retail, with DTC e-commerce as the sole channel reaching beyond state borders.

Name

Blue Spirits Distilling

Legal name

Blue Spirits Distilling

Website

https://bluespiritsdistilling.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Blue Spirits Distilling is a Washington State craft distillery producing gin, vodka, rum, tequila, and whiskey using glacier-melt water from Lake Chelan, selling through DTC e-commerce, Total Wine and More stores in Washington, and on-premise accounts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Spirits

NAICS

Distilleries (312140), Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (42482)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Distilled Spirits Production & Distilling (AFAFAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Distilleries (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAG), Spirits Distilling & Brands (CRADAIAC)

Keywords

• Craft spirits
• Craft distillery
• Flavored vodka
• Barrel-finished gin
• Small batch whiskey

Headquarters

HQ city

Leavenworth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Spirits Sales: Direct sales of distilled spirits including gin, vodka, rum, tequila, and whiskey through e-commerce store and retail distribution.
2. Wholesale Distribution: Distribution through Total Wine and More retail locations throughout Washington State.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Blue Spirits Distilling is a craft distillery that produces and sells a portfolio of small-batch spirits including gin, vodka, rum, tequila, and whiskey. Products are made using pristine water sourced from Lake Chelan, Washington, and feature distinctive botanical combinations, barrel-finishing techniques, and flavored variants.

Product overview

Blue Spirits Distilling is a craft distillery producing a portfolio of spirits including gin, rum, tequila, vodka, and whiskey. Their gin line includes Ghost Gin #6, Blue Wind Gin #4, Pink Gin #3, and Ghost Gin #7. Their vodka collection features unflavored 6x's Distilled Vodka plus seven flavored varieties (Grapefruit, Cucumber, Pepper, Mango, Espresso, Pickle, and Lavender). They produce Peirates Rhum, Lime Tequila, Straight Bourbon Whisky, Rye Whisky, and Cherry Flavored Whisky. The distillery sources water from Lake Chelan in Washington State and emphasizes the quality of their water as the foundation of their spirits. Products are sold online and at Total Wine and More stores throughout Washington State.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ghost Gin #6 A craft gin distilled from American Grain with six botanicals: European Juniper, Fresh Cucumber, Grapefruit, Lemon, Lavender, and Wild Sage. Positioned as a true American Northwest Gin and sold in 750ml format to adult craft spirits consumers.
• Blue Wind Gin #4 A contemporary gin featuring bright Juniper, Coriander, Heather, Elderflower, Blue Violet, Orange, Almond, and Cinnamon. Inspired by summer days and distilled from American Grain for craft spirits consumers.
• Pink Gin #3 A gin featuring bright Juniper, Cucumber, Hibiscus, Grapefruit, Elderflower, and Cardamom, finished in Tempranillo Wine Barrels. Distilled from American Grain at 43% ALC/VOL (86 Proof).
• Ghost Gin #7 A gin featuring Juniper, Cucumber, Lavender, Grapefruit, Lemon, and Sage, aged and finished in Bourbon Barrels. Distilled from American Grain at 44.5% ALC/VOL (89 Proof).
• Peirates Rhum An old fashioned rum with buttery rum goodness and a golden rich flavor, commemorating adventure and high sea tales. Available in 750ml format to craft spirits consumers.
• Lime Tequila A 100% certified Blue Weber Tequila infused with natural lime flavor. Smooth with an undeniable lime finish, clean, with a sweet yet salty kick.
• 6x's Distilled Vodka An unflavored vodka distilled six times from grain with the slightest botanical note and an elegant, smooth finish. The base vodka in the distillery's vodka line.
• Grapefruit Vodka A grapefruit flavored vodka featuring the full flavor of fresh Texas Ruby Red and Florida White Grapefruit. Bright, crisp, intense, and fruity.
• Cucumber Vodka A cold-distilled cucumber vodka using six cucumbers per bottle sourced from local farmers' market cucumbers. Preserves the essence of garden-fresh cucumber in the final spirit.
• Pepper Vodka A pepper flavored vodka offering warmth with a hint of sweet heat from Cayenne, Smoked Serrano, Jalapeño, and Rainbow Peppercorn Melange.
• Mango Vodka An ultra smooth vodka with naturally rich mango and a touch of citrus, crafted for versatility and cocktail applications.
• Espresso Vodka An espresso flavored vodka featuring rich espresso coffee with a fresh orange note that enhances a chocolate undertone.
• Pickle Vodka A cold-distilled pickle flavored vodka. Hand processed with select pickles, dill, and garlic, mashed with 190 proof neutral grain spirits, soaked for flavor, and then distilled a seventh time.
• Straight Bourbon Whisky A straight bourbon whisky with a rich finish of vanilla and caramel, designed to be served on the rocks or with a sliver of citrus zest. Starting with batch 94, the bourbon is aged four years.
• Rye Whisky A young and impetuous rye whisky with bold character, part of the distillery's whiskey portfolio aged from six months to eight years.
• Cherry Flavored Whisky A delicate whisky aged eight years and splashed with a brilliant cherry nose and dry whisky finish. Best served on the rocks.

Quantifiable outcome

• Six botanicals in Ghost Gin #6 including regional ingredients
• +2 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Total Wine and MorecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBlue Spirits products are distributed through all Total Wine and More Store locations throughout Washington State. The retailer offers customer service including advance ordering and delivery options for Blue Spirits products.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dry Fly Distilling: Spokane, Washington craft distillery producing whiskey, gin, vodka, and rum from locally-sourced grain. Direct regional competitor based in the same Eastern Washington geography.
• Copperworks Distilling Co. Seattle-based craft distillery producing gin, whiskey, vodka, and rum with an emphasis on craft techniques. Direct competitor in the PNW craft-spirits space targeting the same on-premise and retail channels.
• Westland Distillery: Seattle-based single-malt whiskey distillery (acquired by Rémy Cointreau). Comparable as a PNW craft whiskey producer with provenance-driven branding and aged-spirits inventory economics.
• Woodinville Whiskey Co. Washington State craft distillery producing bourbon, rye, and other whiskeys using regionally-sourced grain. Highly comparable as a PNW craft distillery pursuing farm-to-bottle and provenance narratives for premium aged whiskey.
• Sound Spirits: Seattle craft distillery producing gin and other spirits with an attached tasting room. Comparable small-scale craft producer operating tasting room and wholesale channels.
• Fremont Mischief Distillery: Seattle craft distillery producing vodka, gin, and flavored whiskies. Comparable multi-SKU craft portfolio with on-premise and DTC distribution.
• Oola Distillery: Seattle craft distillery producing whiskies, gin, vodka, and liqueurs. Operates a Capitol Hill tasting room in addition to wholesale, making it a comparable multi-channel craft peer.
• Batch 206 Distillery: Seattle craft distillery with attached tasting room producing whiskey, gin, and vodka. Comparable vertically-integrated producer-plus-tasting-room model in the Washington market.
• Heritage Distilling Co. Washington-based craft distillery producing a broad portfolio of gin, vodka, whiskey, and rum. Closely comparable in scale, multi-SKU craft portfolio, and Washington retail presence.

Broad incumbents

• Tito's Handmade Vodka: Texas-based craft-style vodka producer that scaled into a national mass-premium brand. Relevant not as a direct competitor but as a 'what scaled craft spirits could become' benchmark for category economics and distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BlueSpiritsDistilling
• Instagraminstagram.com/bluespiritsdistilling
• Xx.com/BlueDistilling
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/blue-spirits-distilling-llc

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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