OUR STORY
Coastal Bend Distilling Company provides customers with a distillery experience that captures the spirit and lifestyle of South Texas. We proudly represent the independence and heritage of South Texas and the Coastal Bend Region, and our quality spirits reward customers with an experience as memorable as Texas itself.
Each of our primary spirits tells a story that weaves into the greater tapestry that makes South Texas distinctive. Opened in late 2018, Coastal Bend Distilling Co. produces Live Oak Vodka, Lucky Star Gin, Colonel Fannin's Whiskey, Louisiana Purchase Single Barrel Whiskey, Copano Bay Rum, and La Lechuza Agave Spirit among other smaller craft batch productions.
Coastal Bend Distilling Co. is located in downtown Beeville, Texas on the premise of the old 1800's Skidmart hardware and Grant Lumber Company site.
Each of our primary spirits tells a story that weaves into the greater tapestry that makes South Texas distinctive. Opened in late 2018, Coastal Bend Distilling Co. produces Live Oak Vodka, Lucky Star Gin, Colonel Fannin's Whiskey, Louisiana Purchase Single Barrel Whiskey, Copano Bay Rum, and La Lechuza Agave Spirit among other smaller craft batch productions.
Coastal Bend Distilling Co. is located in downtown Beeville, Texas on the premise of the old 1800's Skidmart hardware and Grant Lumber Company site.
OUR FOUNDER
Kenneth Bethune is often asked, "Why a distillery?" and "Why Beeville?"
When any other entrepreneur would want to establish business in booming Texas cities like San Antonio or Austin, Bethune wanted to put down roots in an understated city that was a part of history. With his family ranch not far off in Live Oak County, the city of Beeville played a role in his youth and in his vision as an entrepreneur. Bethune is an advocate for small-town America and Beeville perfectly encapsulates all the good that small towns have to offer.
The other question - Why a distillery? - well that answer came a little more easily. It sounded fun. And it is.
Bethune established Coastal Bend Distilling Co. in 2016 and we opened our doors in January 2019. With a small but mighty team behind him, Bethune's vision is to grow and establish a respected quality spirit brand that can hold its own against any other label and gives back to the community that we love so dearly.
When any other entrepreneur would want to establish business in booming Texas cities like San Antonio or Austin, Bethune wanted to put down roots in an understated city that was a part of history. With his family ranch not far off in Live Oak County, the city of Beeville played a role in his youth and in his vision as an entrepreneur. Bethune is an advocate for small-town America and Beeville perfectly encapsulates all the good that small towns have to offer.
The other question - Why a distillery? - well that answer came a little more easily. It sounded fun. And it is.
Bethune established Coastal Bend Distilling Co. in 2016 and we opened our doors in January 2019. With a small but mighty team behind him, Bethune's vision is to grow and establish a respected quality spirit brand that can hold its own against any other label and gives back to the community that we love so dearly.
MEET THE TEAM
Robert J. Nollen, II
Tasting Room & Events Manager |
Lindsay Horton
Director of Marketing |
Craig Olson
Distiller |
Joseph Tenerias
Assistant Distiller |
Michael Virata
Sales Representative |
BEING GOOD NEIGHBORS
Social Responsibility
Coastal Bend Distilling Co. guides its business on the principles of transparency, authenticity, quality, and innovation.
At Coastal Bend Distilling Co., doing business in a responsible and conscious manner has always been central to our vision and strategy. Our values are at the forefront of all business decisions, in the leadership of our executives, and in the daily operations of all staff. As a family business, Coastal Bend Distilling Co. shares a collective culture toward corporate and social responsibility that is built upon three pillars: craft, community, and culture.
At Coastal Bend Distilling Co., doing business in a responsible and conscious manner has always been central to our vision and strategy. Our values are at the forefront of all business decisions, in the leadership of our executives, and in the daily operations of all staff. As a family business, Coastal Bend Distilling Co. shares a collective culture toward corporate and social responsibility that is built upon three pillars: craft, community, and culture.
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