INVEST IN CLEAR WATER DISTILLING TODAY!
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$227,300.09 Raised
Reasons to Invest
- We are a celebrity endorsed distillery, offering a whole new category of expressive spirits to the market. We are using influencer marketing in aggregate, having multiple celebrity endorsements rather than only one.
Beverage alcohol e-commerce sales are expected to reach more than US $42 billion across key markets by 2025; a growth of +66%. A quarter of global drinkers are now ordering online. (Source)
Our sales are growing and beating estimates consistently because of our DtC efforts - all done with little time and money.
OVERVIEW
We are a distillery that colors outside the lines
“We won't be confined by standard categories to make incredible new spirits.” -Matt Eau Claire, CEO
And with that, our distillery strives to make spirits based on a target flavor, not category. After all, some of the best products out there do not fit in a box.
This freedom of creativity results in a new palate for bartenders and mixologists - inspiring spirits that may have never existed before. We are here to offer the consumer the chance to try something absolutely new.
We have only just begun. We have many product ideas and a healthy appetite for continuous growth and imagination. Using non-traditional marketing tactics to expand market share - we feel we are poised for rapid growth.
The Problem
Brick & Mortar Retail Consumerism is Shrinking
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Our team is known to push limits and take on challenges when others won’t. In our view, companies that stick with a retail strategy are missing the boat. Online shopping is flourishing, and we believe our consumer-intelligence based DTC efforts are ahead of the curve in the premium spirits category.
THE SOLUTION
Our Direct-to-Consumer Approach is Driving Sales
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We not only use ingredients to express creativity, we also use our distillation process to do the same.
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Think of how a botanical basket is generally used for vapor infusing gin. We have taken that process and applied it to our ‘Lorenz’ which is mainly a cane-based spirit and infused it with cinnamon sticks and vanilla beans. The process of emulsifying those oils picks up a tremendously delicious flavor - with no sugars.
And when it comes to creating new spirits all together - our ‘Joséphine’ is a perfect example of just that. As the spirit opens, it changes flavor profile, and as the spirit ages, even in bottles, it changes character and deepens in complexity. Joséphine is made from fruits and molasses and rested, but not aged, with toasted oak. This gives it a profile of a lovely brandy but also with spice and smoky notes found in a fine Scotch, and then rounds out with earthy notes and a magnificent mouthfeel.
Then there’s our 30-year-old imported Rene Rye-Magnac – a blend of fine XO French Armagnac and spicy American Rye Whiskey. These two unique profiles come together to form something better – adding to our iconic line of new spirit creations.
Lastly, there’s our top selling product: our ScandaLust Cinnamon Whiskey. Intended for mature audiences, this all natural, unsweetened whiskey has a cinnamon kick that doesn’t leave anyone missing syrupy sweeteners.
Continuing the creative spark - we also prefer to make batch-based products which will vary in flavor batch to batch due to idea improvements, and agriculture. Wine will vary year to year, why should spirits based on crops need to remain identical year to year?
We’ve always known we want to be more than just a company that distills liquor. We want to create an engaged community that fosters awareness for things larger than themselves. In honor of the historical figures who inspire our liquors, we’re giving back to organizations that we believe our icons would have supported.
When it comes to our business model - we are Direct to Consumer Focused. With that, we feel to be already ahead of the pack on at-home delivery, shipping to 45 states and SMS text ordering-enabled.
THE MARKET
The global ecommerce market for spirits and wine increased by nearly 43% from 2019 to 2020 (Source)
Needless to say - we are at the right place at the right time. Did we mention consumer demand is also outranking supply (Source)?
It's clear that consumers are looking for spirits outside traditional categories like gin, rum and vodka. That’s where we come in. We think a lot sets us apart from the rest, and here are just a few examples:
High Growth Market Segment: Clear Water specializes in Super Premium spirits - a high-growth segment of spirits sales
Offering Consumers a New Palate & Blurring Categories: Spirits are created for flavor, not to fit in a category, such as rum or vodka.
Creative Targeted Marketing: Using non-traditional marketing tactics to expand market share (social media influencers, cigar pairings). Recent campaign generated the entire February projection in 8 days.
OUR TRACTION
Medaled in every competition we’ve entered
Along with that, we’ve also…
- Hit $672k in lifetime revenue since March 2020
- Established 5 award-winning product lines
- Increased production capacity since launch
- Acquired 11 influencer marketing partners
- Acquired 7,000+ people on email list
We also exceeded our entire February month revenue projection in a single, week-long influencer marketing campaign. There, we completed $23.1K sales and 328 orders - all in 8 days. Adding to the momentum, we have outperformed our forecasts 6 months in a row.
WHY INVEST
Clear Water Distilling is a new kind of distillery
We believe we create spirits that span categories - going far beyond traditional spirit categories such as rum, gin, vodka, or whiskey.
With that, we think Clear Water has poised itself to be a pioneer in true craft distilling, even trademarking the terms RyeMagnac and ScandaLust.
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We believe to be creating an entirely-new experience for bartenders and consumers alike. Join us, and invest in a future full of expression.
ABOUT
HEADQUARTERS
564 W 700 S, Suite 401
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
WEBSITE
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Clear Water Spirits specializes in super premium spirits, a high-growth segment in the spirits market. With our product lineup, we feel we are offering consumers a new palate - as our spirits are created for flavor and not necessarily to fit into a category like rum or vodka. Using non-traditional marketing tactics to expand market share, our recent campaign generated the entire February projection in 8 days.
TEAM
Matt Eau Claire
CEO
Stephanie Eau Claire
Marketing & Finance
John Eau Claire
Operations
Nicholas Garnes
Distiller
Factory 6
Marketing Partner
Adam Opalek
Sales Advisor
TERMS
Clear Water Distilling
Overview
PRICE PER SHARE
$4.06
DEADLINE
Dec 1, 2022
VALUATION
$15.03M
FUNDING GOAL
$10k - $5M
Breakdown
MIN INVESTMENT
$247.66
MAX INVESTMENT
$4,999,999.62
MIN NUMBER OF SHARES OFFERED
2,463
MAX NUMBER OF SHARES OFFERED
1,231,527
OFFERING TYPE
Equity
ASSET TYPE
Units
SHARES OFFERED
Crowdfunding Units
Maximum Number of Shares Offered subject to adjustment for bonus shares
*Maximum number of units offered subject to adjustment for bonus units. See Bonus info below.
Investment Incentives & Bonuses*
Loyalty Bonus | 10% Bonus Units
As you have previously invested in Clear Water, you are eligible for additional bonus units.
Time-Based Investment Incentives
VIP Early Bird Bonus
Invest within the first two weeks and receive 10% bonus units.
Friends and Family Early Bird Bonus
Invest within the first four weeks and receive 7% bonus units.
Super Early Bird Bonus
Invest within the first six weeks and receive 5% bonus units.
Early Bird Bonus
Invest within the first eight weeks and receive 2% bonus units.
Amount-Based Investment Incentives
$2,500+ | Clear Water Perk
Invest $2,500+ and receive 5% bonus units.
*All perks occur when the offering is completed.
The 10% StartEngine Owners' Bonus
Clear Water will offer 10% additional bonus units for all investments that are committed by investors that are eligible for the StartEngine Crowdfunding Inc. OWNer's bonus.
This means eligible StartEngine unitholders will receive a 10% bonus for any units they purchase in this offering. For example, if you buy 100 Crowdfunding Units at $3.65 / unit, you will receive 110 Crowdfunding Units, meaning you'll own 110 Crowdfunding Units for $365. Fractional units will not be distributed and unit bonuses will be determined by rounding down to the nearest whole unit.
This 10% Bonus is only valid during the investors' eligibility period. Investors eligible for this bonus will also have priority if they are on a waitlist to invest and the company surpasses its maximum funding goal. They will have the first opportunity to invest should room in the offering become available if prior investments are canceled or fail.
Investors will receive the highest single bonus they are eligible for among the bonuses based on the amount invested and time of offering elapsed (if any). Eligible investors will also receive the Owner’s Bonus and Loyalty Bonus in addition to the aforementioned bonus.
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ALL UPDATES
11.30.22
Final Day to Invest in Clear Water Distilling Co
Our equity crowdfunding campaign closes today, so this is your final chance to invest in a company you love.
Thank you to all of our past and present investors. We will continue working hard to grow this brand and your investment.
Check out our FAQ page for any last minute questions about investing.
But don’t delay. This opportunity ends TODAY.
11.29.22
Last Days to Invest in Clear Water Distilling and Free Shipping Over $50 is Ending Too
Time is running out to invest.
November has already been our highest grossing month ever for sales, and this is just the beginning. The state of Utah is increasing orders by the pallet, ScandaLust sales are doubling every couple months, sales from the distillery are steadily rising and online sales are strong and increasing. We are on track and we like where we’re headed.
Today and tomorrow are the final days for free shipping on orders over $50 and the final days to invest. Spirits and equity make unique gifts, and now’s the time to act.
This is your last chance to own a part of this Defiantly Different distillery.
11.28.22
Clear Water Teams up with Alec Bradley Cigars for a Special Release Cigar & Spirit Collaboration
We are excited to announce another collaboration with Alec Bradley Cigars for the release of their upcoming Chicago Typewriter cigar. Clear Water Distilling has selected a very special Rye Whiskey barrel for this pairing. The spirit will also be called Chicago Typewriter and will be a very limited edition sold only in a 375mL format.
This special edition cigar and limited edition Rye Whiskey will both be available in mid January.
An ultra premium cigar deserves an ultra premium spirit.
If you haven't already tried any of Clear Water's spirits with an Alec Bradley Cigar, you're missing out. Alan Rubin, Alec Bradley's founder and CEO, has paired 4 existing Alec Bradley Cigars with 4 of Clear Water's sprits. See the YouTube video here for a recap.
Only 2 days left to own a piece of this growing distillery. Invest now.
11.27.22
Clear Water Distilling Plans to Expand Cigar Sales
Though our main focus is on our own premium spirits, we believe it’s something special to pair a glass of René with a fine cigar. We are Utah County’s only location for premium cigars, and to support our increasing cigar sales we will be installing a walk-in humidor to house a wider selection of premium cigars. So, whether your preferred drink is René, Joséphine, Lorenz, or Scandalust, we have a cigar that will pair beautifully with your spirit. Many of these pairings were personally created by the founder and CEO of Alec Bradley Cigars, Alan Rubin himself. So next time you’re in the area, stop by for some premium spirits, a fine cigar, and eventually some fine pipe tobacco.
Don’t forget, November 30 is the final day to invest as our Start Engine campaign is coming to a close. If you haven’t invested yet, what are you waiting for? Invest today!
11.25.22
Clear Water Icons Embody Defiantly Different Values
René Cassin, Lorenz Peter Freuchen, and Joséphine Baker. These three individuals are showcased on the bottles of our Icon Series. So why did we choose these icons? Some of the answers have been in previous posts, but the broad answer is that all of them had a significant and positive impact on the world around them, in the face of significant adversity.
René Cassin was a WWI soldier, injured in the, who dedicated himself to human rights, Lorenz Peter Freuchen was a key member and backer for the arctic explorations and a defiant voice against WWII oppressions, and Joséphine Baker was a shatterer of glass ceilings, philanthropist, civil rights activist and WWII hero. Their efforts are what inspire us to do better business, be better people, and be Defiantly Different. You can learn more about our Icons as well as the charities we support in their honor on our website.
Don’t forget that we are offering free shipping for any order over $50 in November.
(On December 1st, the free shipping threshold goes back to $120.)
There are only a few days remaining until our Start Engine campaign closes on November 30. Invest Now
11.23.22
Clear Water is Expanding Within Utah
David, our head of sales, continues to be hard at work developing interest and making sales locally. As a result, Utah sales have been on the rise, leading to strong sales projections moving forward. By the end of Q1 2023, we expect to double our current Utah sales. These projections are based on actual sales data within Utah of brands in our competitive set. ScandaLust specifically is a spirit that we want to see in 90% of Utah bars and restaurants by next year, with our other spirits following soon after. This growth will be supported by the fact that we have agreed to terms with a premium spirits broker in Utah and expect them to begin selling by December 1st. That will put 15 - 20 sales people on the ground in Utah selling Clear Water Spirits, as well as David. We project Utah sales alone to cover the monthly burn, making national sales and distribution to other states, gravy, as they say.
With that in mind, November 30 is the last day to invest. At that time, our Start Engine campaign will be closing. So don’t delay, invest today!
11.21.22
Clear Water Distilling Prepares New Canning Line for Production
We are delighted to share an update about our canning line. We are almost set up and ready to begin runs. One of the remaining steps was to get a new chiller for proper carbonation. The first client and product coming off the canning line is Life Cider. Ingredients are arriving now, and we anticipate having this new revenue stream of white-labeling canned drinks as soon as December. We are also in the development stages of releasing our own premium canned RtD spirits in 2023.
The time to invest is now as our Start Engine campaign closes on November 30. Don’t miss out, invest today!
11.15.22
Clear Water’s Biggest Cigar Event Yet and a Record Sunday
We recently had our biggest turnout for our cigar event yet. We had 20 people in attendance having a great time despite the cold weather. People sample 2 Manhattan cocktails, a classic style with Antica Formula Vermouth, Holiday Spice bitters, and our 5 Yr Barrel Strength Rye Whiskey, high proof like it would have been historically. This is a Manhattan very similar to what it would have tasted like in the 1870's. The next Manhattan used Dolin Rouge Vermouth, Cardamom bitters and René RyeMagnac for an absolutely delicious spin on the Manhattan with a bit more sweetness and some floral notes. A surprising twist was when we tried a ScandaLust Manhattan, and all of us were shocked at how amazing ScandaLust Cinnamon Whiskey is with vermouth, crafting an excellent holiday themed drink.
This event took place on the heels of one of our biggest Sundays with record sales exceeding Friday and Saturday combined! We have been seeing Sunday sales increasing steadily and have heard many of our patrons sharing how they found us.
We're deciding on the date of the next Cigar & Spirits event now, so watch for the announcement.
If you love our brand as much as we do, November 30 is the last day to invest. At that time, the Start Engine campaign will close. So don’t wait, invest today
11.09.22
Invest Now - Clear Water Distilling's Crowdfunding Campaign is about to End
This is your last chance to invest in Clear Water Distilling. We will be closing the campaign to equity investors on November 30.
If you’ve been watching and waiting, now is the time. We are extremely excited about our current growth and future sales projections, and we’d love to have more investors join the family before we conclude this offering.
11.02.22
Clear Water Approaches $200k Raised , Offers Online Deal, and Accelerates in Utah
We extended our campaign by 30 days, giving you more opportunities to invest in this brand. We have raised almost 200k, which is an exciting fundraising milestone and we’re hoping to hit that in the next couple days. We hope you'll join us if you haven't already.
Many amazing things are happening and here’s a snapshot:
We have a November promotion on the website for free shipping on orders over $50. This is in response to a number of our online orders being for a single ScandaLust. With this promo, we think many people will now order an additional spirit to cross the $50 threshold, which we’ve already seen in the 2 days that it’s been active, by customers adding Lorenz or Vodka to their ScandaLust orders. We’re also seeing people buy an individual Josephine or Rye and qualify for free shipping. Going into the busiest 2 months of the year, this should result in a big November for us online.
In-person distillery sales are already increasing each month, and we anticipate a great holiday sales season at the distillery, especially in tandem with David’s recent local sales push to get more bar and restaurant accounts in the state, thereby increasing local awareness. Our cigar events and other initiatives are also helping too, as mentioned in the previous update.
We are also reaching out to local influencers within Utah to promote Clear Water Distilling spirit at local events and spread the word about our spirits. Look for some new collaborative announcements soon. If you have any suggestions for local influencers that we should approach, please let us know.
We are also working to finalize a contract with a sales broker within Utah that would get many more feet on the ground selling Clear Water Distilling spirits to Utah accounts. Once this takes effect, the number of bars and restaurants carrying our spirits in Utah will soar. We’ll announce this as soon as it’s finalized.
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Donald Mader
10 months ago
Good Concept, My wife and I are interested in investing in this company. Have concerns about your revenue projections also will like to have more information on your past year financials, interested in investing with significant amount. Thank you in advance for this information.
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Gary Hartloff
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10 months ago
How do I sell my shares ?
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Esther Blanco
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10 months ago
I want to know how to sell my shares if they've really gone up 66% as the CEO stated (below) in the response.
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Dennis Greenfield
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10 months ago
I suggest you hire a CPA firm. Your 2021 financials statements don't pass the reasonable test. You have $300,000 in Sales with $120 for Cost of Product. You sold $4000 in merchandise with a Cost of Goods sold of $12,000. Your financials state that they are on the accrual basis but appear to be reporting on a cash basis.
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Stephen Cupp
10 months ago
Do you have any more information about the Life Cider company you are partnering with? I just saw a Facebook page that hasn’t had a post in a couple of years. Also does this partnership change anything you presented in this offering?
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Stephen Cupp
10 months ago
When do you anticipate taking the first disbursement?
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Stephen Cupp
10 months ago
When do you anticipate the company to break even?
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Christopher Sanguinetti
a year ago
How is my potential ROI “ “Return on investment” going to be generated and distributed?
1. Share appreciation only?
2. % of every bottle sold?
3. Essentially dividends or percentage of profits after every quarter or year calculated in regards to how many shares I have?
4. Some type of combination of the above?
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