M&A Deal Summary

Eastside Distilling Acquires Big Bottom Distilling

On May 1, 2017, Eastside Distilling acquired beverage company Big Bottom Distilling

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Eastside Distilling’s 2nd transaction in the Beverages sector.
  • This is Eastside Distilling’s 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Eastside Distilling’s 2nd transaction in Oregon.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2017-05-01
Target Big Bottom Distilling
Sector Beverages
Buyer(s) Eastside Distilling
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Big Bottom Distilling

Hillsboro, Oregon, United States
Big Bottom Distilling is a Hillsboro, Oregon-based distiller of award winning and super premium gins, whiskeys, brandies, rum, and vodka. BBD was founded by Ted Pappas, a past president of the Oregon Distillers Guild. BBD will continue to operate as a distinct business entity and produce spirits in collaboration with Eastside's Master Distiller and EVP of Operations, Melissa "Mel" Heim.

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Buyer

Eastside Distilling

Portland, Oregon, United States
Category Company
Founded 2008
Sector Beverages
Employees16
Revenue 1.7B USD (2015)
DESCRIPTION

Eastside Distilling, Inc. is a producer of high-quality, master crafted spirits. The company is unique in the marketplace and distinguished by its highly decorated product lineup that includes Barrel Hitch American Whiskies, Burnside Bourbon, Below Deck Rums, Portland Potato Vodka, and a distinctive line of infused whiskeys. All Eastside spirits are master crafted from natural ingredients for unparalleled quality and taste.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 4
Sector (Beverages) 2 of 3
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 3
State (Oregon) 2 of 3
Country (United States) 2 of 4
Year (2017) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-03-14 MotherLode Craft Distillery

Portland, Oregon, United States

MotherLode Craft Distillery is a provider of bottling services and production support to craft distilleries.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-01-14 Craft Canning + Bottling

Portland, Oregon, United States

Craft Canning + Bottling is a provider of packaging solutions to alcoholic beverage producers in Oregon, Washington and the Front Range of Colorado. Craft Canning + Bottling was founded in 2012 and is based in Portland, Oregon.

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