What Spotted Bear Spirits Llc does

Spotted Bear Spirits LLC is a craft distillery founded in 2021 and headquartered in Whitefish, Montana. It is positioned as the first distillery in Whitefish and operates a tasting room at 503 Railway Street, Whitefish, alongside wholesale distribution into Montana and Colorado liquor stores and nationwide online sales through a partnership with ShotsBox (excluding restricted states). The company produces a broad craft spirits portfolio that includes vodka, gin, agave spirits, whiskey, bourbon, coffee liqueur, limoncello, schnapps, and flavored variants. The product line emphasizes local ingredient sourcing through partnerships with Montana-based producers: Uptown Hearth supplies coffee for the coffee liqueur, Wicked Good Farms supplies peppers, and Passmore Farm supplies mint for flavored SKUs.

The business model combines direct-to-consumer tasting room sales, three-tier wholesale (Montana and Colorado retail), and DTC e-commerce via ShotsBox. Pricing is unit-based retail across spirits SKUs, with no subscription, contract, or enterprise customer structure disclosed. Brand differentiation rests on (i) Montana provenance and a "first Whitefish distillery" claim, (ii) locally sourced ingredients, and (iii) a conservation partnership with Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, anchored by a $2-per-bottle donation tied to the co-branded Midnight Forest Bourbon. Three named team members are associated with the company, and headcount is reported at 1–10 employees.

No funding rounds, investors, or financial disclosures are reported. Growth signals are visible through channel expansion (Colorado retail, ShotsBox online, tasting room) and SKU diversification (bourbon, coffee liqueur, limoncello, flavored variants), but the company does not disclose revenue, production volume, or distribution scale, leaving quantitative growth magnitude unverified.

Name

Spotted Bear Spirits Llc

Legal name

Spotted Bear Spirits LLC

Website

https://spottedbearspirits.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Spotted Bear Spirits LLC is a craft distillery in Whitefish, Montana, producing vodka, gin, bourbon, whiskey, agave spirits, coffee liqueur, and flavored variants from locally sourced ingredients. It sells through a tasting room, Montana and Colorado liquor stores, and nationwide online via ShotsBox, with a conservation-linked bourbon co-branded with Backcountry Hunters and Anglers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Spirits

NAICS

Distilleries (312140), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (445320), Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (42482)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Spirits Distilling & Brands (CRADAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Distilleries (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAG), Spirits Distillery Tours & Tastings (Whiskey, Rum, Gin, Vodka) (THAJAGAF)

Keywords

• Craft spirits production
• Montana distillery
• Small batch whiskey
• Artisan vodka gin
• Tasting room experiences

Headquarters

HQ city

Whitefish

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Spirits Bottle Sales: Direct retail sales of bottled spirits through tasting room and online store. Product lineup includes vodka, gin, agave spirits, whiskey, bourbon, coffee liqueur, limoncello, schnapps, and flavored variants.
2. Cocktail Sales at Tasting Room: On-premise sales of craft cocktails at the Whitefish tasting room. Creative cocktails using house spirits plus retail bottle purchases to take home.
3. Wholesale to Retailers: Wholesale distribution of spirits to liquor stores throughout Montana and Colorado, generating revenue through retailer orders.
4. Tasting Room Experiences: Paid tasting experiences and tours of the distillery including guided spirit tasting, commemorative glass, and 20% discount on bottle purchases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Spotted Bear Spirits LLC is a craft distillery that produces small-batch Montana-made spirits including vodka, gin, agave spirits, bourbon, whiskey, coffee liqueur, limoncello, and peppermint schnapps. The company operates a tasting room in Whitefish offering craft cocktails, tastings, and bottle sales, with additional wholesale distribution across Montana and Colorado and online direct shipping via ShotsBox.

Product overview

Spotted Bear Spirits LLC is a craft distillery in Whitefish, Montana offering a diverse portfolio of spirits including vodkas (plain, grapefruit, and huckleberry), gin, agave spirits (plain, barrel-rested, huckleberry, and hinkelhatz), coffee liqueur, limoncello, bourbons, whiskeys (cinnamon and American single malt), and peppermint schnapps. The Midnight Forest Bourbon is a signature partnership product with Backcountry Hunters and Anglers supporting conservation. The company operates a tasting room providing guided tours, cocktail experiences, and event hosting. Seasonal craft cocktails are available including Snowghost, The Barracuda, Ramblin Blues, and Salt and Pepper Martini.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vodka Craft vodka distilled from Montana sugar beets and cut with pure glacial water, delivering a full-bodied profile with hints of vanilla and earthy sweetness; for retail and tasting room consumers.
• Gin Pot-distilled gin from a nine-botanical recipe including wild sweet orange, lemon, lavender, and juniper, yielding a floral and citrus-forward spirit with warming spice mid palate; for craft cocktail and home use.
• Agave Spirit Hand-crafted spirit from single-source, 100% organic blue agave with grapefruit-forward nose and bright profile of eucalyptus, orange blossom, and black pepper; lighter than traditional tequila.
• Barrel-Rested Agave Spirit Signature agave spirit rested in oak barrels for 8–9 months in a reposado-style process, producing rich-bodied notes of caramelized sugar, vanilla, cooked agave, and spiced pear.
• Huckleberry Agave Spirit Flavored agave spirit made with real Montana huckleberries, offering tart counterpoint to the sweetness of blue weber agave; designed for elevating margaritas.
• Hinkelhatz Agave Spirit Agave spirit infused with heirloom hinkelhatz peppers from Wicked Good Farms, with spice level between serrano and tabasco peppers; created in collaboration with a local Montana farm.
• Coffee Liqueur Coffee liqueur developed in partnership with local Montana roasters Uptown Hearth, featuring robust espresso roast with vanilla and cocoa notes and a silky smooth mouth-feel.
• Limoncello Handcrafted citrus digestif blending Old World techniques with modern ingenuity; bright citrus flavor, best served cold.
• Midnight Forest Bourbon Whiskey Straight bourbon whiskey produced in partnership with Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, blending three mash bills (rye, wheat, corn) for cinnamon spice, honey-drenched wheat bread, and soft vanilla finish; $2 from each bottle supports public lands conservation.
• Cinnamon Whiskey Whiskey crafted from primarily corn mash with notes of rye, barley, and wheat, finished with a hint of cinnamon complementing the whiskey's sweetness.
• American Single Malt Whiskey Whiskey distilled from 100% Montana malted barley in a Scotch-style approach, offering notes of orange peel and apricot.
• Huckleberry Vodka Vodka with a sweet corn base spirit infused with foraged Montana huckleberries, providing a tart and slightly sweet flavor marking Montana summer.
• Grapefruit Vodka Refreshing flavored vodka for spritzes or classic spirit-and-soda cocktails.
• Peppermint Schnapps Montana-made peppermint schnapps using organic mint from Passmore Farm in Creston, Montana and pure glacial water; bright mint notes with subtle sweetness.
• Tasting Room Experience Guided private tasting at the Whitefish tasting room including sensory introduction to spirits, distilling process tour, Montana-based storytelling, a commemorative whiskey glass, and 20% off bottles and cocktails purchased; offered to individual consumers and private groups up to 15 guests at a $300 flat fee.

Quantifiable outcome

• $2 donated per bottle of Midnight Forest Bourbon to public lands conservation

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Backcountry Hunters and AnglerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Midnight Forest Bourbon production. $2 from each bottle sold goes to support the conservation of public lands and waters. The bourbon celebrates Theodore Roosevelt's creation of national forests in 1907. Brand alignment with conservation and public lands mission.
• Uptown HearthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal coffee roasters in Montana who partnered with Spotted Bear Spirits to create the Coffee Liqueur. Uptown Hearth provides roasting expertise for the spirit's espresso and vanilla flavor profile.
• Wicked Good FarmsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Montana farm supplying heirloom hinkelhatz peppers for the Hinkelhatz Agave Spirit. These peppers have spice level between serrano and tabasco peppers.
• ShotsBoxcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party online retailer enabling direct-to-consumer shipping across most of the continental US. Handles fulfillment and shipping logistics for online spirit orders. Cannot ship to restricted states (AK, AL, HI, MA, MI, MS, NC, OR, TN, UT, WV).
• Passmore Farm (Creston, Montana)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal farm in Creston, Montana supplying organic mint for the Peppermint Schnapps product. Supports local sourcing commitment.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• FEW Spirits: Chicago craft distillery producing bourbon, gin, vodka, and rye whiskey with a tasting room. Comparable craft spirits portfolio structure and on-premise retail model.
• Copperworks Distilling: Seattle craft distillery producing single-malt whiskey, vodka, gin, and liqueurs with a tasting room. Comparable multi-category craft spirits producer with tasting room and wholesale distribution.
• Catoctin Creek Distilling: Virginia craft distillery producing rye whiskey, brandy, and gin with a tasting room. Comparable as a small-to-mid-sized craft distillery with multi-SKU portfolio and tasting room retail.
• Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey: Denver, CO craft whiskey distillery producing single-malt whiskey with a tasting room. Comparable as a craft whiskey/spirits producer with on-premise experience in a mountain-adjacent region.
• Breckenridge Distillery: Colorado-based craft distillery producing bourbon, vodka, gin, and other spirits with a tasting room and restaurant. Highly comparable as a mountain-region craft distillery with multi-category spirits, on-premise experience, and wholesale distribution.
• New Riff Distilling: Kentucky craft distillery producing bourbon, rye, and malt whiskey with a tasting room and retail store. Comparable as a craft spirits producer with wholesale distribution and on-premise experience.
• Koval Distillery: Chicago craft distillery producing whiskey, gin, vodka, brandy, and liqueurs with a tasting room. Comparable multi-category craft spirits producer with on-premise experience and wholesale channels.
• Corsair Distillery: Nashville, TN craft distillery producing a diverse portfolio of whiskies, gins, and specialty spirits with a tasting room. Comparable in multi-category craft spirits production and on-premise retail.
• Smooth Ambler Spirits: West Virginia craft distillery producing bourbon, rye, gin, and vodka with a tasting room. Comparable multi-category craft spirits producer with wholesale and DTC channels.

Broad incumbents

• WhistlePig: Vermont-based craft whiskey brand focused on rye whiskey with farm-to-bottle positioning. Comparable craft spirits branding and provenance-driven storytelling, though at a significantly larger and more established scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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