# Gate 11 Distillery

Craft Spirits for Craft Cocktails

- Canonical URL: https://wefunder.com/gate11distillery
- Entity ID: wefunder:company:164560
- Last updated: 2026-06-11T05:01:20Z
- Generated at: 2026-06-12T03:21:35Z

## Quick facts
- Our seven year old distillery is located within the iconic Chattanooga Choo Choo Terminal Station
- Grown revenues to over $55k/mo with minimal marketing spend and now ready for distribution growth
- Our Gin has won Double Gold twice at the SF Spirits Comp, Gold at UK Gin Masters and Platinum at SIP
- Our Vodka has won Double Gold and our Agave Blanco and Repo have won Silver at the SF Spirits Comp
- Multiple revenue streams: tours, tastings, bottle and cocktail sales, distribution and private label
- Our Absinthe Blanche and Verte were recently featured in Southern Living
- Nominated Best New Craft Distillery by USA Today

## Active fundraises
- wefunder:fundraise:124304: 4(a)(6) successful (USD)
- wefunder:fundraise:124303: 4(a)(6) successful (USD)

## Story
Gate Eleven Distillery is a seven-year-old, operating distillery located inside the historic Chattanooga Choo Choo, built as a true house of brands designed for how people actually drink.Unlike many craft distilleries focused on a single category, Gate Eleven has developed a diversified portfolio across gin, vodka, rum, agave spirits, absinthe, and whiskey — allowing the business to generate revenue today while continuing to build long-term asset value. This portfolio approach, combined with a hospitality-first strategy, has enabled the company to establish strong placements across bars, restaurants, and retail accounts throughout Tennessee and the Southeast.The business is anchored by a tourable, revenue-generating distillery, bar, and retail operation, creating consistent cash flow while also serving as a direct-to-consumer brand engine. This physical presence, combined with growing distribution, provides multiple pathways for both revenue and brand expansion.Gate Eleven has demonstrated real market traction, achieving 18% distribution growth in 2025, at a time when the broader spirits industry declined approximately 15%. This performance reflects disciplined execution, repeat account adoption, and a portfolio built to perform across both premium and volume-driven environments.The company is now positioned to scale through expanded distribution, deeper hospitality partnerships, and continued development of its house-of-brands strategy — while maintaining a focus on operational discipline and capital efficiency.This raise provides investors the opportunity to participate in a working spirits business with proven demand, diversified revenue streams, and a structure designed for long-term growth and optionality.

## FAQ
1. **Can I have contact info to discuss more about an investment? Brandon**
   - Contact Bill Lee at (423) 762-4763 or bill@gate11distillery.com

## Team
- William Lee (Founder and Master Distiller)
- Wanda Lee (Distiller and Botanical Formulator)
- Tavis Salazar (Creative Director and Owner)

## Recent posts
- 🎉 We Hit $80K — Join Our Investor Circle Today! (2025-05-27T15:09:26Z)
- We won in San Francisco! (2025-05-20T15:29:27Z)
- Our Community Day was a Success! (2025-03-11T14:27:02Z)
- Investing in Gate 11 Just Got Sweeter! (2025-02-19T02:22:01Z)
- Investor Perks 10/10! (2025-01-21T17:55:06Z)
- First Milestone Met! (2025-01-09T18:57:35Z)

## Q&A
- Q: What type of return do I receive on my investment?
- Q: Can I have contact info to discuss more about an investment? Brandon
  - A: Contact Bill Lee at (423) 762-4763 or bill@gate11distillery.com
- Q: What is the exit plan (acquisition, IPO, merger, etc.) in which investors will be able to see a ROI?