Five Saints Distilling

What Five Saints Distilling does

Five Saints Distilling is a privately held craft distillery headquartered at 129 E Main Street in Norristown, Pennsylvania, operating from a restored 1852 firehouse (Humane Fire Engine Co. No. 1). Founded in 2015 by John George, the company produces small-batch spirits across nine core SKUs: Rare Pennsylvania Whiskey (American White Oak wood-spiral aged 2.5+ years, 250 bottles per batch), White Whiskey, Triple Slow-Distilled Vodka (from 100% Pennsylvania corn), Savory Tuscan Style Gin (Italian botanical blend including rosemary, sage, basil, and chamomile), Humane No.1 Rum (maple bourbon butter pecan), Chocolate Orange Rum, Blood Orange Liqueur (whole-fruit infusion, 50% less sugar), Blackberry Plum Liqueur, and Absinthe Americane (raspberry-lavender). Production relies on traditional craft methods including copper stills, wood-spiral aging, triple slow distillation, and whole-fruit infusion rather than automation or proprietary technology platforms.

The company operates a multi-channel go-to-market model. Direct-to-consumer revenue flows through a Shopify-powered e-commerce store currently shipping only within Pennsylvania, in-person distillery retail on Saturdays from 2-6 PM, and attendance at 15+ Pennsylvania farmers markets including Bryn Mawr, Downingtown, Eagleview, Emmaus, Lansdintown, Newtown Square, Northern Liberties (Philadelphia), Pottstown, Swarthmore, and West Reading. A wholesale/trade program serves bars, restaurants, and retailers with a stated purpose-driven partnership approach. Tours and tastings are offered as a separate paid experience, and the company recently launched a ready-to-drink cocktail line (Rooftop Lemonade, Rum Mule, Gin & Tonic) extending the portfolio beyond bottled spirits. Bottle pricing ranges from $31.19 (vodka) to $62.39 (absinthe). A portion of every bottle sale supports first responders and their families through the Montgomery County Hero Fund.

The portfolio has accumulated 35+ industry awards from 2017-2022, including recognition from the American Distilling Institute (Best in Class for Savory Tuscan Style Gin and "Best Repurposed Building to a Distillery"), SIP Awards (Double Gold and Consumers' Choice for Humane No.1 Rum), Spirits International Prestige, Seattle International Spirits, and ASCOT Awards. The company remains founder-owned with 1-10 employees, no institutional funding rounds disclosed, and a current geographic restriction to Pennsylvania for DTC shipping, with stated intent to transition distribution partners for multi-state fulfillment in the near future.

Name

Five Saints Distilling

Legal name

Five Saints Distilling

Website

https://fivesaintsdistilling.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Five Saints Distilling is a craft distillery in Norristown, PA producing award-winning small-batch whiskey, vodka, rum, gin, liqueurs, absinthe, and ready-to-drink cocktails, serving Pennsylvania consumers and bars/restaurants through DTC e-commerce, farmers markets, a tasting room, and a wholesale program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Distillery Spirits

NAICS

Distilleries (31214), Distilleries (312140), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (445320)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Spirits Distilling & Brands (CRADAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Distilleries (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAG), Distilled Spirits Production & Distilling (AFAFAAAC), Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Alcoholic Beverage Production (Canned Cocktails, Hard Seltzer) (AFAFAAAE)

Keywords

• Craft distillery
• Small-batch spirits
• Whiskey vodka rum
• Flavored liqueurs
• Ready-to-drink cocktails

Headquarters

HQ city

Norristown

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

Revenue model

1. Spirits Product Sales: Direct-to-consumer sales of bottled spirits through e-commerce and at the distillery location. Products include rum, liqueurs, gin, vodka, whiskey, and absinthe. One-time purchase model per bottle.
2. Wholesale & Trade Distribution: B2B sales to bars, restaurants, and retailers through wholesale accounts. Partners receive Five Saints spirits for resale to end consumers.
3. Distillery Tours & Tastings: Paid tours and guided tastings offered monthly at the historic firehouse. Customers purchase tickets for behind-the-scenes experience and craft spirit sampling.
4. Farmers Market Sales: Direct sales at Pennsylvania farmers markets including Bryn Mawr, Downingtown, Eagleview, Emmaus, Horsham, Jenkintown, Lansdowne, Malvern, Newtown Square, Northern Liberties, Pottstown, Swarthmore, Telford, Upper Merion, and West Reading.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Five Saints Distilling is a craft distillery that produces small-batch spirits including whiskey (Rare Pennsylvania Whiskey, White Whiskey), vodka (triple slow-distilled from Pennsylvania corn), rum (Chocolate Orange Rum, Humane No.1 Rum), liqueurs (Blood Orange, Blackberry Plum), gin (Savory Tuscan Style), and absinthe (Raspberry Lavender), plus ready-to-drink cocktails. The distillery operates from a restored 1852 firehouse in Norristown, PA, and also offers paid tours and guided tastings at the facility.

Product overview

Five Saints Distilling is a craft distillery producing small-batch award-winning spirits including rums (Chocolate Orange Rum, Humane No.1 Rum), liqueurs (Blood Orange Liqueur, Blackberry Plum Liqueur), whiskey (Rare Pennsylvania Whiskey, White Whiskey), gin (Savory Tuscan Style Gin), vodka (Triple Slow Distilled Vodka), and absinthe (Absinthe Americane`). The portfolio also includes ready-to-drink cocktails. The company operates from a restored 1800s firehouse in Norristown, PA, and a portion of every bottle sale supports first responders and their families through the Montgomery County Hero Fund.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Saintly Sips: Signature recipe collection featuring cocktail recipes using Five Saints spirits.
• Firehouse Files

Products and services

• Chocolate Orange Rum (CORUM) A chocolate orange rum made with Brazilian cane sugar, featuring deep cocoa and bright orange notes with a warm, smooth finish. 750 mL | 30% ABV | 60 Proof. A portion of every bottle supports first responders and their families. Sold D2C via e-commerce, at the distillery, at Pennsylvania farmers markets, and through wholesale.
• Midnight Orchard Blackberry Plum Liqueur A dark fruit liqueur featuring the depth of blackberries and rich plums with a smooth finish, designed as an easy upgrade for home bars. Sold at $36.99 per bottle with a reduced sugar formula. Distributed through e-commerce, distillery sales, farmers markets, and wholesale.
• Blood Orange Liqueur A full-bodied liqueur infused with entire blood oranges including juice, pulp, and rind, featuring 50% less sugar than typical liqueurs. 750 mL | 25% ABV | 50 Proof. Award-winning product (Gold & Consumers' Choice at Spirits International Prestige, Gold at Seattle International Spirits, Gold and Best of Category Citrus at ADI).
• Humane No.1 Rum A maple bourbon butter pecan flavored rum named after the Humane Fire Company No. 1 historic firehouse. Inspired by founder's Upstate NY childhood memories. 750 mL | 40% ABV | 80 Proof. Multiple award winner: SIP Double Gold & Consumers' Choice 2022, Spirits International Prestige Gold 2020, Seattle International Spirits Double Gold 2020.
• Rare Pennsylvania Whiskey An ultra-small batch whiskey distilled from locally sourced Pennsylvania corn and rye (75% corn, 25% rye), aged at least 2.5 years with American White Oak. Only 250 bottles produced at a time. 750 mL | 50% ABV | 100 Proof. Distillery exclusive. Uses American White Oak wood spirals offering more surface area than traditional barrels to draw out rich mature flavors.
• Absinthe Americane` Raspberry Lavender An innovative raspberry lavender absinthe with fresh raspberries and calming notes of lavender atop mellowed anise. Five Saints' most experimental spirit. 750 mL | 59% ABV | 118 Proof. Gold medal winner at Spirits International Prestige 2019. Sold at $62.39 per bottle.
• Triple Slow Distilled Vodka Triple slow-distilled vodka from 100% Pennsylvania corn, produced in small batches using a signature slow distilling process for a smooth, crisp, and buttery profile. 750 mL | 40% ABV | 80 Proof. Sold at $31.19 per bottle. Slow distilling produces a smooth, crisp, and buttery vodka versus fast commercial production.
• White Whiskey A white whiskey spirit from Five Saints Distilling, featured as part of their spirit portfolio.
• Ready-to-Drink Cocktails Pre-mixed craft cocktails including Rooftop Lemonade, Rum Mule, and Gin & Tonic, made with Five Saints' award-winning handcrafted spirits.
• Distillery Tours & Guided Tastings Paid monthly tours and guided tastings offered at the historic firehouse distillery. Customers purchase tickets for behind-the-scenes distillery experiences and craft spirit sampling. Distillery open Saturdays 2-6 pm at 129 E Main St, Norristown PA.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Philadelphia Distilling: Pennsylvania-based craft distillery producing Bluecoat Gin and other craft spirits from a Philadelphia facility. Direct comparable: same state, similar craft positioning, overlapping product categories (gin, vodka, seasonal spirits), and shared on-site tasting room / DTC model.
• Stoll & Wolfe Distillery: Pennsylvania craft distillery producing whiskey and other small-batch spirits with a heritage story. Direct comparable: PA craft distillery of similar scale, small-batch production philosophy, and DTC + tasting-room distribution mix.
• Wigle Whiskey: Pittsburgh-based craft distillery producing whiskeys, gin, and rum with a heritage brand story and tasting room experience. Direct comparable: PA craft distillery of similar vintage with comparable awards, heritage-driven positioning, and DTC + wholesale + on-premise channels.
• New Liberty Distillery: Philadelphia craft distillery producing whiskey, gin, vodka, and rum with a tasting room and DTC model. Direct comparable: same state craft distillery, similar product breadth, and overlapping tasting-room-driven experiential channel.
• Dad's Hat Pennsylvania Rye Whiskey: Bristol, PA craft distillery focused on Pennsylvania-style rye whiskey with heritage and grain-to-bottle positioning. Direct comparable: same state, similar craft grain sourcing, heritage narrative, and small-batch whiskey-led portfolio.
• Hudson Whiskey (Tuthilltown Spirits): New York craft distillery producing small-batch whiskey and gin with a historic-site origin and tasting room. Direct comparable: similar craft-and-heritage positioning, small-batch whiskey leadership, and DTC + on-premise tasting-room revenue model at comparable scale.

Regional players

• FEW Spirits: Evanston, Illinois craft distillery producing whiskey, gin, and bourbon with strong awards and a tasting room. Regional comparable: similar craft positioning, awards-driven brand, and small-batch product mix, but operates in the Midwest rather than the Northeast.
• Smooth Ambler Contradiction: West Virginia craft distillery producing small-batch whiskey and other spirits. Regional comparable: similar craft scale, whiskey-led portfolio, and DTC + tasting-room presence, but anchored in Appalachia rather than the Mid-Atlantic.
• Catoctin Creek Distillery: Virginia-based craft distillery producing rye whiskey and other small-batch spirits with a farm-to-bottle narrative. Regional comparable: similar craft, grain-to-bottle sourcing story, and small-batch product mix; same East Coast footprint but different primary geography.

Emerging players

• Koval Distillery: Chicago-based organic grain-to-bottle craft distillery producing whiskey, gin, and specialty liqueurs at a similar small-batch scale. Comparable in craft sourcing discipline (Pennsylvania corn for Five Saints vs. organic grains for Koval), small-batch production ethos, and tasting-room-driven DTC model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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