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Cleveland, OH

Expanding production capacity and market presence with innovative whiskey technology.

• Increased Production Capacity: New 45,000 sqft facility increases production 4X with infrastructure for 20X.
• Award-Winning Products: 175+ medals won globally, including ‘Whiskey Innovator of the Year’.
• Innovative Technology: Patented tech transforms whiskey with unique woods in hours vs years.
• Strategic Market Expansion: Targeting high-volume markets like India, Africa, and South-East Asia.
• Experienced Leadership: Led by a serial entrepreneur with proven exits and a veteran industry team.

Cleveland Whiskey is expanding its operations with a focus on increasing production capacity and enhancing its market presence. The company has recently completed the first phase of a major capacity expansion, which includes the deployment of next-generation patented technology. This technology allows for significant reductions in production cycles and improvements in flavor development. With a new 45,000 square foot facility, Cleveland Whiskey aims to boost production capacity by a multiple of 3X, with infrastructure in place for a potential 20X increase. The expansion is designed to support both domestic and international market growth, with a particular focus on high-volume markets such as India, Africa, and South-East Asia.

Cleveland Whiskey has developed a range of innovative whiskey products, including the Cleveland Black Reserve and the Cleveland Underground Bourbon, which have won numerous awards at international spirits competitions. The company is also exploring new product lines, such as non-alcoholic spirits and whiskey concentrates for export. By leveraging its unique technology and expanding its production capabilities, Cleveland Whiskey aims to create significant value for its shareholders and establish a strong foothold in the global whiskey market. The company is seeking additional equity funding to further enhance its production facilities and expand its marketing and sales activities.

Company Info

Cleveland Whiskey uses patented technology to rapidly age whiskey, offering unique flavors and expanding production capacity for domestic and international markets.

Cleveland Whiskey is a company that utilizes patented technology to accelerate the whiskey aging process, allowing for unique flavor profiles by using different types of wood. This innovative approach enables them to produce whiskey in hours rather than years, setting them apart in the traditional whiskey industry. Their products include a variety of bourbons and ryes, such as the Cleveland Black Reserve and Cleveland Underground, which have won numerous awards in international spirits competitions.

The company operates from a large facility in Cleveland, Ohio, which supports increased production capacity and consumer engagement through tours and events. Cleveland Whiskey is also exploring international markets and developing non-alcoholic whiskey alternatives. Their strategic expansion includes partnerships and a focus on both domestic and international distribution, aiming to capture a larger share of the growing global whiskey market.