There’s a new player in Tulsa's Pearl District, and we’re here to bring a blend of Prairie flair and Southern charm to craft spirits. WHO
Simply put, we are Basement Booze, Tulsa’s first post-prohibition craft distillery. Our artisan distiller, Kristin Harding, is one of a handful of female distillers in the world. WHAT
Basement Booze will produce a variety of individually branded craft spirits, m
ade with local ingredients, targeted to a range of palates and price points. Our flagship product is Hard Red™ hand-crafted vodka, a premium spirit distilled from our own private crop of Oklahoma hard red winter wheat. The centerpiece of our production process is a 250-gallon custom copper and stainless steel Vendome distillation system, built for us by master craftsmen in Louisville, KY. WHEN
We intend to enter full production upon installation and testing of our main still in mid-2015. However, due to strong local demand, Basement Booze plans to offer a “limited edition” of Hard Red in late Fall 2014. Our limited edition vodka will be numbered and signed with our locally illustrated label, crafted in small batches using the high-end test still we already have in place. WHERE
Basement Booze is a 7,000 square foot old-school manufacturing facility located in The Pearl District at 1209 East 3rd Street in downtown Tulsa. Perfectly positioned between Peoria Avenue and the downtown core, we’re highly visible entering Tulsa’s premier entertainment and
nightlife district. WHY
Well, why not? Craft distilleries nationwide are responding to consumer demand for quality small batch products with a local focus. Our Microbrewery friends, (like Marshall and Prairie Artisan Ales) pioneered this trend, and we feel the timing is perfect for Tulsa and our focused demographic. We look forward to many collaborative efforts with our local breweries. A recent Gallup poll (08/2013) indicated the following-
“Younger adults’ preferences have shifted toward both liquor and wine, but more so toward liquor, over the past two decades. Those between the ages of 30 and 49 have moved exclusively toward liquor.”
In short, consumers are becoming more discerning, and we believe hand-crafted small batch spirits will continue to grow market share relative to national brands and the entire adult beverage industry.
