TURNKEY ASSET SALE - Crystal Rain Distillery

Wheeling, IL

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AVAILIBLE IMMEDIATELY - Turnkey Asset Sale of Complete, Award-Winning Craft Distillery, including Real Estate, Distillery Equipment, Tasting Room/Bar, Bottle and Barrell Inventory, and Licenses.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to acquire the turnkey assets of Crystal Rain Distillery, one of the largest operating craft distilleries in the United States. Due to Owner relocating outside of the country, this exclusive opportunity would make a great addition to an established distillery that needs more production space, or for a new brand looking to start distilling immediately.

IMMEDIATELY ACCEPTING OFFERS – Contact Sam Bersh for more information at [email protected] or 847-830-5635

Located in the northern suburbs of Chicago in Wheeling, IL, Crystal Rain operates out of a 10,000 Sq Ft Freestanding Building. The property includes 10,000 Sq Ft Production Space and a 2,500 Sq Ft Tasting Room/Bar that overlooks the production space. The property was converted to a distillery in 2022, and the Tasting Room/Bar was renovated in 2024.

Crystal Rain Distillery currently produces 100,000 gallons annually and has the capacity to produce up to 200,000 gallons annually. Crystal Rain Distillery produces a wide variety of spirits including Vodka, Gin, Muscat Brandy, Whiskey, and a newly developed 4-grain straight bourbon that’s ready to be bottled.

Their vodka, Kristone Vodka, has received numerous awards and accolades, including the Double Gold from the SIP Awards in both 2023 and 2022, Gold Medal from the Consumer Choice Awards in 2023, Gold Medal from the San Francisco World Sprits Competition in 2022, Gold Medal from the Beverage Testing Institute in 2021, and Silver Medal at the 2020 San Francisco World Spirts Competition.

Turnkey Sale Includes:

Real Estate – Crystal Rain operates out of a 10,000 Sq Ft Freestanding Building in Wheeling, IL. The property includes 10,000 Sq Ft Production Space and a 2,500 Sq Ft Tasting Room/Bar that overlooks the production space. The property was converted into a distillery in 2022, and the Tasting Room/Bar was renovated in 2024.

Distillery Equipment – Crystal Rain utilizes top-of-the-line distillery equipment to manufacture their spirits. Crytal Rain uses a combination of traditional copper and two column stills, along with Osmosis purified water and custom silver/platinum filtrations systems. The complete distillation set-up, including stills, fermenters, bottling line, and supporting infrastructure, are all included.

Tasting Room/Bar – Featuring a gorgeously designed 2,500 Sq Ft Tasting Room/Bar, Crystal Rain provides a unique space for customers to taste and experience their spirts. Every aspect of the Tasting Room/Bar was meticulously designed to give customers a luxurious experience to pair with their distinctive cocktails. The Tasting Room/Bar also features a direct view of the production floor, so customers can see the distillation process firsthand. Whether you are hosting a happy hour or organizing a private event, this Tasting Room/Bar will be your new favorite hangout.

Licenses – IL Class 1 Craft Distiller’s License and Local Consumption Combination Liquor License (consumption on premises and sale/delivery of liquor) will convey with turnkey sale.

Bottle and Barrell Inventory - Bottle and Barrell Inventory valued at $1.33 million is also available with the turnkey sale.

For more information or to set-up an onsite inspection, please contact Sam Bersh for more information at [email protected] or 847-830-5635

This is strictly an asset sale, however Owner would consider selling Ongoing Business, Intellectual Property, and Recipes. Please inquire for more information.

Event Information

Location: Wheeling, IL
Start Date: May 29, 2025
End Date: July 31, 2025

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Sale Contact:
Sam Bersh
[email protected]
847-830-5635

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