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Craft Distillery Loans

Live Oak Bank’s craft distillery financing team is guided by trade experts and peers who have years of experience in the spirits industry. We specialize in providing distillery loans to business owners nationwide and work with craft distillers like you every day to help them achieve their goals. Our financing expertise and industry knowledge can help you thrive, regardless of any challenges you may face along the way.

Owning and operating a distillery requires lots of work and sacrifice. You wear multiple hats daily in order to successfully run your business. Producing creative spirits that are unique and appeal to customers requires innovation and determination. While these are crucial considerations, the foundation of any profitable distillery business is partnering with the right people that truly understand and appreciate your craft.

Loan Solutions

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Whiskey Financing

Finance new fill and aging whiskey inventory. Live Oak’s custom whiskey financing solution enables you to conserve capital to grow your business faster and smarter than ever.

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Construction

You may want to consider building onto or renovating your current facility or adding a new tasting room to reach your goals. Explore your construction loan options.

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Equipment

Equipment is the most important part of any spirits business. Financing can allow you to obtain the necessary pieces to scale your distillery the way you’ve always envisioned.

Personalized Service You Deserve

We’ll meet you where you are, whether that’s creatively structuring a small business loan or helping you maximize your money with a high-yield savings account. No need to jump through hoops for our attention — get the service you deserve from Live Oak Bank.

A DIFFERENT APPROACH TO SMALL BUSINESS LOANS

When you work with Live Oak, consider us a true partner to help you buy, build or expand your business.

WHISKEY FINANCING

Securing financing for your future whiskey inventory is one of the most significant challenges you face as a distillery owner. Live Oak’s whiskey financing enables you to conserve capital to grow your business faster and smarter than ever.

Our Team Understands Your Business

  • Jeff Clark
    VP - Wine & Craft Beverage

    Email Jeff | 707.331.9098

  • Tracy Sheppard
    VP - Wine & Craft Beverage

    Email Tracy | 707.486.4911

  • Randall Behrens
    VP - Wine & Craft Beverage

    Email Randall | 707.799.8529

  • Keith Merklin
    Executive Vice President

    Email Keith | 910.798.1212

We're ready when you are

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From our resource center

As part of our commitment to supporting small business owners, we have a library of free educational resources available to anyone. Here’s what you can expect to find in Live Oak Bank’s Resource Center:

  • Loan product overviews
  • Marketing tips and tricks
  • Small business fundamentals
  • Live Oak customer spotlights