Bear Wallow Distillery represents a rare opportunity to acquire an established, profitable, debt-free craft distillery with more than a decade of operating history, award-winning products, substantial aging whiskey inventory, and a prime location in one of Indiana's most popular tourist destinations.

Opened in 2014 as Indiana's first licensed Artisan Craft Distillery, Bear Wallow has spent more than 12 years building the difficult foundation required for success in the spirits industry: developing proprietary products and mash bills, refining production methods, building a recognized brand, establishing a loyal customer base, accumulating valuable aging inventory, and creating a profitable operating business.

Located in Brown County, Indiana—an area attracting more than 2 million visitors annually—the distillery has welcomed more than 100,000 visitors and developed a strong reputation for premium, handcrafted whiskey. The approximately 8,000-square-foot facility includes a tasting room, outdoor patio, production space, processing area, and approximately 4,000 square feet of barrel storage. The business currently holds more than 500 barrels and approximately 13,851 proof gallons of aging whiskey inventory.

The opportunity is particularly compelling because Bear Wallow has not yet fully pursued many of the growth opportunities available to the next owner. The current owners built the business through a disciplined, hands-on, self-funded approach focused on craftsmanship, product quality, and profitability. A buyer with additional capital, energy, and growth ambition could build upon this proven platform through:
• Expanded hospitality, food service, and evening operations
• A year-round pavilion, live music, private events, weddings, and group experiences
• Strategic pricing and margin optimization
• Production expansion—the existing system can potentially be expanded to significantly increase capacity
• Relaunching wholesale distribution; Bear Wallow previously sold through distribution in more than 150 retail locations in Indiana
• Additional satellite locations and festival opportunities, where permitted
• Premium, limited-release, single-barrel, and barrel-strength offerings supported by substantial aging inventory
• Expansion of the Bear Wallow and Wilks & Wilson brands

The distillery features custom Vendome Copper & Brass production equipment, established brands and trademarks, proprietary mash bills, experienced production staff committed to remaining with new ownership, and owners willing to assist with a smooth transition.

This is not a startup and not a turnaround. It is a proven, profitable craft spirits platform with no debt, mature inventory, established tourism traffic, recognized brands, and significant room for expansion.

The difficult foundation has already been built. The opportunity for the next owner is to decide how far to take it.

Serious and qualified buyers will receive additional financial and asset information following appropriate confidentiality and proof-of-funds review.