Listing Number: 5182-818021
Description
Cheers! This artisan craft distillery, nestled in the Great Smoky Mountain region of East Tennessee, is a premier destination for craft spirits enthusiasts. Located in East Tennessee, this turnkey distillery occupies a state-of-the-art 5200 sq. ft. facility, built in 2024/25, on 3.5 acres of prime real estate. It produces a unique portfolio of hand-crafted spirits, including European-style offerings, alongside tasty standards like Bourbon, Vodka, and Gin, all meticulously crafted and bottled on-site. Adjacent to a thriving winery and restaurant (not included in the sale), the distillery draws significant tourist traffic, enhanced by a 1600 sq. ft. retail and tasting room. With a 3600 sq. ft. production space featuring 150-gallon and 270-gallon stills, a premium inventory, and strong visitor appeal, this distillery is poised for entrepreneurs to thrive in the booming craft spirits market.
The U.S. craft spirits industry is thriving, driven by consumer demand for artisanal, locally produced liquors. Tennessee, renowned for its distilling heritage, is a prime location for craft spirits, with strong local and tourist demand. The distillery’s unique European-style offerings set it apart in a competitive market, appealing to niche and premium consumers.
Purchase Structure / Negotiable Options
- Primary Option Business, inventory, building, furniture/fixtures/equipment, with approximately 3.5 acres for $3.2M, offering full ownership and real estate upside.
- Alternative Option Business, inventory, building, furniture/fixtures/equipment, with a 30-year land lease at $3,000/month, priced at $2.9M.
This is a startup opportunity in full swing, turn-key, ready to grow and expand locally and nationally.
Growth Potential: Ideal for leveraging local direct sales, on-site tourism revenue, and nationwide wholesale distribution in the rapidly growing craft spirits market.
Seller Motivation: The seller, focused on the adjacent winery and restaurant, seeks a buyer to take the distillery to new heights while remaining a collaborative neighbor for shared marketing and events.
--Please request a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) from Sheila Hansen at Transworld Business Advisors to learn more about this investment opportunity! Skol!
Listing Details
- Price: $3,200,000
- Down Payment: $3,200,000
- Sellers Discretionary Earnings: $0
- Total Sales: $0
- Location: Tennessee
- Inventory: $110,000
- FF&E: $20,000
- Employees:
- Year Established: 2024
- Reason for Selling: Partners Ready to Sell
- Category: Manufacturing,Distribution,Liquor Related Biz
