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Chattanooga, TN

Expanding craft spirits production and distribution with an award-winning portfolio.

• Award-Winning Spirits: Products include multiple Double Gold winners from the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
• Strong Revenue Growth: Doubling distribution revenues over the past three years with minimal marketing spend.
• Diverse Portfolio: Vodka, gin, rum, absinthe, agave, and whiskey products catering to varied customer tastes.
• Community-Driven Mission: Local ownership and production in Chattanooga’s iconic Choo Choo Terminal Station.
• Planned Expansion: Increasing distribution capacity and targeting new territories to grow the brand regionally and nationally.

Gate 11 Distillery, based in Chattanooga’s historic train station, is an award-winning craft spirits producer with a diverse portfolio that includes vodka, gin, rum, absinthe, agave, and whiskey. Over the past five years, the distillery has gained recognition for its innovative processing techniques, botanical expertise, and standout branding, earning numerous national and international accolades. Customers have embraced Gate 11’s high-quality spirits, which are featured on menus across Chattanooga and the state. Now, the distillery aims to expand its distribution and production capacity to bring its unique offerings to a broader audience throughout the Southeastern region and beyond.

The funds raised in this campaign will be used to support marketing efforts in existing and new distribution territories, increase production capacity, and enhance the company’s whiskey offerings, including bourbon, rye, and single malt whiskeys. Gate 11 plans to grow distribution from 85 to 600-700 cases per month while increasing revenues across its multiple high-margin streams, such as tours, tastings, bottle shop sales, and private labels. The ultimate goal is to position the company for a future sale, either to a major spirits house or an investor-operator group, at a premium valuation, ensuring sustained growth and community-driven ownership.

Company Info

Gate 11 Distillery is an award-winning craft spirits company based in Chattanooga, poised for significant expansion with a focus on growing distribution and production.

Gate 11 Distillery is a five-year-old craft spirits company based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, housed in the iconic Chattanooga Choo Choo Terminal Station. The distillery has garnered recognition for its award-winning spirits, including Double Gold-winning gin and vodka, and has expanded its product offerings to include rum, absinthe, and agave spirits. Their unique blend of innovative production methods, expert botanical formulations, and a focus on craft cocktails has propelled them to the forefront of the industry, gaining recognition from prestigious spirits competitions such as the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and the UK Gin Masters.

With a growing portfolio, Gate 11 is poised for significant expansion, focusing on increasing production capacity, expanding distribution territories, and amplifying marketing efforts. The distillery has already doubled distribution revenues over the past three years with minimal marketing spend and is now ready to expand its reach throughout the Southeastern region and beyond. Future plans also include increasing bourbon, rye, and single malt whiskey production, as well as curating a wider selection of sourced whiskeys for distribution and limited releases.