Organic Alcohol Company

What Organic Alcohol Company does

Organic Alcohol Company is a privately held organic distillery founded in 2001 and based in Ashland, Oregon, positioning itself as Oregon's first and oldest certified organic distillery. The company produces and sells certified organic, non-GMO, food-grade and pharmaceutical-grade 190-proof (95%) and 200-proof (anhydrous) neutral spirits derived from multiple organic feedstocks including corn, wheat, cane, grape, and coconut, with craft-grade extensions in lychee and pear. Production is anchored by a three-stage filtration process and independent lab testing to United States Pharmacopeia (USP) standards. The portfolio is structured across three tiers: certified organic neutral spirits, craft-grade organic alcohol for specialty applications, and conventional (non-organic) utility-grade alcohol in bulk sizes.

The company operates an exclusively direct-to-consumer e-commerce business through its Shopify-style website, selling to a horizontal customer base of herbalists and herbal medicine practitioners, natural perfumers and fragrance makers, craft distilleries, personal care product manufacturers, and DIY enthusiasts. Distribution covers the continental United States, Alaska, and Hawaii via hazmat-certified shipping, with a will-call pickup option at the Ashland production facility and freight shipping for large bulk orders up to 55-gallon drums. Pricing is unit-based with Federal Excise Tax included; the company also offers contract pricing for annual volume orders requiring typically 50% down payment, and runs a referral program via Shopjar offering $10 off first purchases.

OAC maintains long-tenured supplier relationships (e.g., Ingenio Providencia for certified organic sugarcane) and named customer partnerships (e.g., Sun God Medicinals for herbal tinctures), and supports its marketing through an active content program (OAC Insider blog, customer spotlights, social media) emphasizing organic certification, USP-grade purity, and customer service around alcohol permitting. The business is independent, with no disclosed parent company, institutional investors, or funding rounds.

Name

Organic Alcohol Company

Legal name

Organic Alcohol Company

Website

https://organicalcohol.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Organic Alcohol Company is a privately held organic distillery in Ashland, Oregon, producing certified organic 190-proof and 200-proof neutral spirits sold direct-to-consumer via e-commerce to herbalists, natural perfumers, craft distillers, and personal care manufacturers across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Organic Distilled Spirits

NAICS

Ethyl Alcohol Manufacturing (325193), Distilleries (312140), All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing (325199)

SIC

Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860), Beverages (2080), Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Organic Packaged Foods Manufacturing (Certified Organic, Clean-Label) (AFAKAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Alcohols & Glycols (Commodity Grade) (IMAEAAAK), Organic & Natural Beverage Wholesale (AFAIAJAE)

Keywords

• Certified organic alcohol
• Neutral grain spirits
• Craft distillery supplies
• Pharmaceutical grade alcohol
• Organic neutral spirits

Headquarters

HQ city

Ashland

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, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Direct sales of certified organic alcohol products including 190-proof and 200-proof options in various sizes from quarts to 55-gallon drums. Federal Excise Tax is included in the listed prices.
2. Referral Program: Referral program where existing customers can earn credit when new customers make purchases using their referral code. Referred customers receive $10 off their first purchase.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Organic Alcohol Company produces and sells certified organic, non-GMO alcohol at 190-proof and 200-proof (anhydrous) grades, distilled from organic feedstocks including corn, wheat, cane, grape, coconut, lychee, and pear. Products are three-stage filtered and tested to United States Pharmacopeia (USP) standards for food and pharmaceutical-grade purity. Offerings include core organic neutral spirits, craft-grade specialty alcohols, utility-grade conventional alcohol, and specialty denatured alcohol variants (lavender, bergamot) sold in sizes from 16-ounce containers to 55-gallon drums.

Product overview

Organic Alcohol Company is Oregon's first and oldest certified organic distillery offering a portfolio of high-proof organic and conventional alcohols. The product lineup consists of three main tiers: (1) Certified Organic Neutral Spirits (grape, wheat, cane, and corn at 190-proof and 200-proof anhydrous grades) positioned for herbal extracts, tinctures, craft distilling, and natural perfumes; (2) Craft-Grade Organic Alcohols (coconut, lychee, and pear varieties) designed for specialty tinctures and perfumery applications; and (3) Utility-Grade conventional alcohols (190-proof and 200-proof) for industrial applications. The company also offers specialty denatured alcohols (lavender and bergamot), sample packs across all product lines, and accessory products (spouts and caps). All organic products are non-GMO, tested to United States Pharmacopeia (USP) standards, and shipped with Federal Excise Tax included in pricing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Grape Organic Alcohol 190-Proof Certified organic, non-GMO grape-based neutral spirit at 190-proof (95%) alcohol content, suitable for herbal extracts, tinctures, craft distilling, natural perfumes, and personal care products.
• Wheat Organic Alcohol 190-Proof Certified organic, non-GMO wheat-based neutral spirit at 190-proof (95%) alcohol content for various applications including distilling and extractions.
• Cane Organic Alcohol 190-Proof Certified organic cane alcohol made from sugarcane grown in South America, positioned as the most economical option while maintaining pharmaceutical purity standards. Features notes of marshmallow, butterscotch, cotton candy and molasses.
• Corn Organic Alcohol 190-Proof 190-proof organic neutral corn alcohol made from certified organic, non-GMO American corn. Three-stage filtered and tested to USP standards. Features creamy corn mouth-feel with caramel sweetness and subtle whiskey finish.
• Corn Organic Alcohol 200-Proof (Anhydrous Grade) Pure organic corn alcohol at 200-proof (anhydrous grade), food-grade and pharmaceutical quality, available in quart, 5-gallon, and 55-gallon drum sizes.
• Coconut Organic Alcohol 190-Proof (Craft Grade) 190-proof coconut alcohol made from certified organic coconut, sought after for its ability to extract and carry scents, and general taste versatility. Features aroma of coconut with subtle cocoa butter notes.
• Lychee Organic Alcohol 190-Proof (Craft Grade) 190-proof craft-grade organic lychee alcohol for specialized applications in tinctures, perfumes, and bitters.
• Pear Organic Alcohol 190-Proof (Craft Grade) 190-proof craft-grade organic pear alcohol for use in tinctures, perfumes, bitters, and specialty applications.
• Conventional 200-Proof Grain Alcohol (Non-Organic) Utility grade conventional (non-organic) 200-proof grain alcohol available in 1-gallon poly jug, 5-gallon, and 55-gallon drum sizes for industrial and utility applications.
• Conventional 190-Proof Alcohol (Non-Organic) Utility grade conventional (non-organic) 190-proof alcohol for industrial applications, available in 55-gallon drums.
• Specialty Denatured Lavender Alcohol Organic cane alcohol denatured with lavender oil, designed for natural perfumes and personal care applications.
• Specialty Denatured Bergamot Alcohol Organic cane alcohol denatured with bergamot oil for use in natural fragrances and cosmetic formulations.

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Sun God MedicinalscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Long-term partnership with Southern Oregon-based herbal remedy company. Sun God Medicinals uses Organic Alcohol Company's Organic Cane Alcohol in the production of their herbal tinctures. Both companies share commitment to quality and local business support.
• Ingenio Providencia (Providencia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupplier of organic cane used in OAC's organic cane alcohol products. Featured as January 2024 Supplier Spotlight, highlighting their role in providing certified organic sugarcane from South America.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• CropEnergies: European bioethanol producer with food-grade and industrial-grade alcohol output. Comparable on ethyl alcohol manufacturing and feedstocks, but serves European markets rather than US DTC.
• Tereos: French sugar and ethanol cooperative producing ethanol from sugarcane and grain. Comparable in cane-based alcohol production that overlaps with OAC's organic cane SKU.

Broad incumbents

• Cargill: Diversified agricultural commodity processor with industrial ethanol production. Represents the structural cost-competitive benchmark for OAC's commodity-grade alcohol line.
• Archer Daniels Midland (ADM): Global agricultural commodities giant that produces industrial ethanol at scale from corn. Sets the cost benchmark for the conventional 190/200-proof utility-grade alcohol that OAC also sells.
• Grain Processing Corporation: Industrial-scale producer of food-grade and USP-grade ethyl alcohol from corn. Directly comparable in the commodity/utility-grade alcohol segment where OAC competes on price.
• MGP Ingredients: Major US supplier of neutral spirits and distilled alcohol products to craft distillers and beverage brands. Highly comparable business model (bulk alcohol supply to distillers and formulators) but at materially larger scale and without organic specialization.
• Luxco: Established distilled spirits producer that supplies alcohol in bulk to other manufacturers and craft distillers. Overlaps with OAC's B2B neutral-spirits channel but operates across a much broader branded portfolio.

Emerging players

• Frontier Co-op: Organic ingredient co-op supplying bulk herbs, spices, and aromatherapy inputs to natural product makers. Overlaps with OAC in serving herbalists, perfumers, and small-formulator customers.
• Starwest Botanicals: Organic botanical and ingredient supplier serving herbalists and natural product makers. Shares OAC's herbalist and natural-product end customer base.
• Mountain Rose Herbs: Organic herbs and ingredient supplier serving herbalists, formulators, and natural product makers; sells alcohol for tinctures alongside botanicals. Highly comparable customer base and use cases to OAC.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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