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Caledonia Spirits

Hardwick, US · Founded 2009 · 38 employees on LinkedIn · 2 known investors

Caledonia Spirits is a craft distillery that produces spirits using Vermont-grown ingredients and regenerative agriculture practices, focusing on reconnecting agricultural heritage with cocktail culture. The company creates branded spirit lines including gin, vodka, whiskey, and experimental products sourced from local farms and producers.

Advanced ManufacturingConsumerFoodTech

Founders & leadership

RCRyan Christiansen
Ryan ChristianseninPresident

Board

AC
Aminta ConantBoard director

Investors · 2

Dudley FundBurlington
FreshTracks CapitalShelburne · $600K – $2M

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$15.9M disclosed across 5 rounds · 2015–2022

▶$1.4MraisedDec 2022 · 14 investors · Manufacturing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • T.J. WhalenDirector
  • Tina BissonetteExecutive Officer
  • Aminta ConantExecutive Officer, Director
  • Mark McCallumDirector
  • Ryan ChristiansenExecutive Officer, Director
  • Stig LeschlyDirector
  • Jonathan FlintDirector
Offering amount
$3M
Amount sold
$1.4M
First sale
Dec 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Vermont
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$7.8MraisedMar 2022 · 24 investors · Manufacturing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • T.J. WhalenDirector
  • Ryan ChristiansenExecutive Officer, Director
  • Stig LeschlyDirector
  • Tina BissonetteExecutive Officer
  • Aminta ConantExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jonathan FlintDirector
  • Mark McCallumDirector
Offering amount
$7.8M
Amount sold
$7.8M
First sale
Feb 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Vermont
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$4.9MraisedJul 2019 · 7 investors · Manufacturing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Aminta ConantExecutive Officer, Director
  • T.J. WhalenDirector
  • Ryan ChristiansenExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jonathan FlintDirector
  • Stig LeschlyDirector
Offering amount
$6M
Amount sold
$4.9M
Minimum investment
$25K
First sale
Jul 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Vermont
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.3MraisedFeb 2018 · 12 investors · Manufacturing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • T.J. WhalenDirector
  • Ryan ChristiansenExecutive Officer, Director
  • Aminta ConantDirector
Offering amount
$1.3M
Amount sold
$1.3M
Minimum investment
$50K
First sale
Dec 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Vermont
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$580KraisedAug 2015 · 5 investors · Manufacturing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Aminta ConantDirector
  • Ryan ChristiansenExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$580K
Amount sold
$580K
Minimum investment
$30K
First sale
Jul 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Vermont
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

In the news

Grand Opening of Vermont's New Caledonia Spirits Raises the Bar on Distillery Sustainability - Distillery Traildistillerytrail.com · Jul 2019Caledonia Spirits set to open new Montpelier facilitywcax.com · Jun 2019Caledonia Spirits Expansion Plans Underwayblog.caledoniaspirits.com

Frequently asked questions

What does Caledonia Spirits do?
Caledonia Spirits is a craft distillery that produces spirits using Vermont-grown ingredients and regenerative agriculture practices, focusing on reconnecting agricultural heritage with cocktail culture. The company creates branded spirit lines including gin, vodka, whiskey, and experimental products sourced from local farms and producers.
Who are Caledonia Spirits's investors?
Caledonia Spirits's investors include Dudley Fund, FreshTracks Capital.
How much funding has Caledonia Spirits raised?
Caledonia Spirits has disclosed $15.9M raised across 5 rounds.
Where is Caledonia Spirits headquartered?
Caledonia Spirits is headquartered in Hardwick, US.