Top Shelf Distillers
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2014
- HeadquartersPerth, Canada
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Top Shelf Distillers firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Top Shelf Distillers
- Legal name
- Top Shelf Distillers
- Website
- https://topshelfdistillers.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2014
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Top Shelf Distillers industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Craft Distilled Spirits
- NAICS
- Distilleries (31214), Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (424820), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (4453)
- SIC
- Beverages (2080), Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Spirits Distilling & Brands (CRADAIAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Alcohol Subscription & Wine Clubs (Retail) (CRANABAF), Distilleries (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAG), Spirits Distillery Tours & Tastings (Whiskey, Rum, Gin, Vodka) (THAJAGAF), Liquor Stores (Off-Premise Spirits Retail) (CRANABAA), Beer, Wine & Spirits Wholesale Distribution (CRAOAIAA)
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Where Top Shelf Distillers is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Perth
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Top Shelf Distillers business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Direct-to-Consumer E-commerce: Primary revenue stream through Shopify-powered online store. Ships products Canada-wide with free shipping on all orders. Offers local delivery in Ottawa area and free pickup at distillery.
- Taster's Club Subscription: Monthly subscription delivering curated selection of spirits and exclusive products. Includes free shipping, exclusive subscriber deals, and automatic discounts on add-ons.
- Licensee/Wholesale Distribution: Wholesale to licensed establishments including bars, restaurants, and retailers through dedicated licensee portal with 47 products at discounted pricing.
- Merchandise: Branded merchandise including apparel, accessories, bar tools, and gift items sold through e-commerce.
- Gift Cards: Digital gift cards available in denominations from $25 to $200.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Top Shelf Vodka |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Top Shelf Gin |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Rideau Whisky |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Sherry Cask Finish Whisky Set |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Butter Tart Moonshine |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Raspberry Moonshine |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Top Shelf Irish Cream |
| Subscription | Monthly | Taster's Club Subscription |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Top Shelf Bitters |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Whisky Smoking Bundle |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Gift Cards |
Go-to-market motion4 records
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels10 records
Top Shelf Distillers product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Top Shelf Distillers manufactures and sells small-batch craft spirits including vodka, gin, whisky, flavored moonshines, cream liquors, cocktail bitters, and ready-to-drink cocktails. Distribution spans a Shopify-powered direct-to-consumer e-commerce store with Canada-wide shipping, a wholesale licensee portal for bars and retailers, LCBO retail availability in Ontario, a Perth distillery storefront, local Ottawa delivery, and the recurring Taster's Club subscription club delivering curated spirits monthly.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Reunion Moonshine: Flavored moonshine product line featuring varieties like Butter Tart, Raspberry, Maple, Apple Pie, Cherry, Wild Blueberry, French Toast, Garlic, Dill Pickle, Gingerbread, and 100 Proof.
- Lanark Highlands Whisky
- Top Shelf Cream Liquors
Products and services
- Top Shelf Vodka Small-batch vodka distilled from 100% locally sourced and milled corn in Ontario, producing a smooth, light, neutral flavor profile with subtle sweetness. Available in 750ml ($34.95) and 1140ml ($47.95) sizes, with distribution at LCBO across Ontario. Double Gold winner at 2018 SIP Awards.
- Top Shelf Gin Award-winning Canadian craft gin priced at $35.95 for 750ml and $48.95 for 1140ml. Available at LCBO across Ontario. Platinum winner at 2017 SIP Awards and Double Gold winner at 2018 SIP Awards.
- Lanark Highlands Whisky (Rideau Whisky) Bourbon-style whisky priced at $59.95 per bottle. Platinum award-winning at the 2024 International SIP Awards. Includes expressions such as Rideau Whisky French Oak Cask Strength, Maple Whisky, Sherry Cask Finish (Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez), and the Sherry Twins 2-pack set at $129.95.
- Reunion Moonshine Flavored moonshine line featuring Canadian-inspired varieties including Butter Tart Moonshine ($39.95/750ml, ABV 25%, 600+ reviews), Raspberry Moonshine made with Ontario cold-pressed juice ($39.95/750ml), Maple, Apple Pie, Cherry, Wild Blueberry, French Toast, Garlic, Dill Pickle, Gingerbread, and 100 Proof expressions.
- Top Shelf Cream Liquors
Quantifiable outcome
- Lanark Highlands Whisky grew 10x with plans for additional 10x growth
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Top Shelf Distillers
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Top Shelf Distillers technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Top Shelf Distillers partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- Mrs. Garrett's Bake ShopminorFamily-owned bakery partnership providing authentic Ontario butter tarts featured in the Butter Tart Moonshine Box. Located in Inverary, Ontario. Contributes to the unique Canadian terroir of the Butter Tart Moonshine product.
- Kelvin CooperagecoreLongstanding partnership for barrel production. Company exports Canadian grown White Oak for milling, seasoning, and coopering, creating first-of-their-kind Canadian grown barrels returned to distillery for whisky aging. Filled with whisky in January 2026.
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Top Shelf Distillers competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Still Waters Distillery: Ontario craft distillery producing single malt whisky, vodka, gin, and liqueurs. Comparable as a Canadian craft producer with distillery tours, LCBO listings, and a focus on single malt maturation programs.
- Kinsip House of Fine Spirits: Ontario craft distillery producing gin, vodka, and specialty spirits. Comparable on craft production model, Ontario retail presence, and small-batch premium positioning.
- Spirit of York Distillery: Ontario craft distillery producing vodka, gin, and whisky. Comparable on craft production, Ontario retail presence, and DTC/wholesale go-to-market approach.
- Bearface Wilderness Whisky: Canadian whisky brand focused on wilderness aging and maturation innovation. Comparable as a craft Canadian whisky with a maturation/terroir narrative and premium positioning.
- Dillon's Small Batch Distillers: Ontario-based craft distiller producing whisky, vodka, gin, and liqueurs including unique flavors. Closest comparable: similar size, Ontario footprint, LCBO listings, and DTC strategy with broad SKU breadth.
- Shelter Point Distillers: Canadian craft distillery on Vancouver Island producing whisky, vodka, gin, and liqueurs with a focus on locally-sourced grain. Direct comparable as another Canadian craft producer operating distillery tours, retail, and wholesale distribution.
- Stalk & Barrel Distillery: Canadian craft whisky producer focused on small-batch single malt. Comparable on craft whisky maturation narrative, premium positioning, and DTC distribution.
Broad incumbents
- JP Wiser's: Major Canadian whisky brand owned by Corby Spirit and Wine. Comparable as a Canadian whisky category leader with broad LCBO and on-premise distribution, providing context for incumbent competition.
- Forty Creek Whisky: Established Canadian whisky producer (Campari Group) with broad distribution. Comparable as a mainstream Canadian whisky incumbent competing for the same LCBO and on-premise shelf space.
- Crown Royal: Iconic Canadian whisky owned by Diageo, dominant in LCBO listings and Canadian on-premise accounts. Sets the competitive ceiling for category positioning and pricing power.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Top Shelf Distillers leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Top Shelf Distillers funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Top Shelf Distillers M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Top Shelf Distillers
What does Top Shelf Distillers do?
Top Shelf Distillers manufactures and sells small-batch craft spirits including vodka, gin, whisky, flavored moonshines, cream liquors, cocktail bitters, and ready-to-drink cocktails. Distribution spans a Shopify-powered direct-to-consumer e-commerce store with Canada-wide shipping, a wholesale licensee portal for bars and retailers, LCBO retail availability in Ontario, a Perth distillery storefront, local Ottawa delivery, and the recurring Taster's Club subscription club delivering curated spirits monthly.
Is Top Shelf Distillers a public or private company?
Top Shelf Distillers is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Top Shelf Distillers founded?
Top Shelf Distillers was founded in 2014. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Top Shelf Distillers based?
Top Shelf Distillers is headquartered in Perth, Canada, in the North America region.
How does Top Shelf Distillers make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Direct-to-Consumer E-commerce is the primary driver. The others are taster's Club Subscription, licensee/Wholesale Distribution, merchandise and gift Cards.
Who are Top Shelf Distillers's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Still Waters Distillery, Kinsip House of Fine Spirits, Spirit of York Distillery, Bearface Wilderness Whisky, Dillon's Small Batch Distillers, Shelter Point Distillers and Stalk & Barrel Distillery. Broad incumbents are JP Wiser's, Forty Creek Whisky and Crown Royal.
Does Top Shelf Distillers have an API?
No public API is recorded for Top Shelf Distillers.
What industry is Top Shelf Distillers in?
Top Shelf Distillers's product category is Craft Distilled Spirits. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRADAIAC, Spirits Distilling & Brands, with a secondary code of CRANABAF, Alcohol Subscription & Wine Clubs (Retail). Its NAICS code is 31214 and its SIC code is 2080.