When we started this journey, we thought it would take much longer to reach the level of growth and momentum we have today. But here we are, ahead of schedule, in a place we never expected so soon. We’ve built something special—an award-winning distillery with finely tuned local operations and a brand that continues to thrive. We always envisioned expanding into statewide sales, but this level of growth happened faster than we anticipated. While 1861 Distillery is ready for that next step, the timing isn’t ideal for us to take on the demands of scaling distribution ourselves. That’s why we’re open to passing the torch to someone who shares our passion and vision and is ready to take 1861 Distillery even further. We craft 15+ spirits that have earned more than 40 awards, including international, double golds, “Best in Class,” and “Best in State," and "Best in America."