StateSide Urbancraft
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Distilled beverages |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Founder | Matt Quigley, Bryan Quigley |
| Headquarters | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania , United States |
| Products | Vodka, hard seltzer, hard iced tea, bourbon |
StateSide Urbancraft is a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based vodka producer established in 2015 by brothers Matt and Bryan Quigley. What began as experimental distilling in their basement has grown into a diversified portfolio featuring hard seltzer, hard iced tea, and bourbon.[1][2]
History
The origins of StateSide Urbancraft trace back to 2013 when Matt and Bryan Quigley crafted vodka using a custom-built still. Their expertise was further developed through a distilling fellowship at Michigan State University and hands-on consulting at a distillery in Poland. This foundation led to the official launch of their brand in 2015, aiming to serve the American vodka market.[1][2]
Distinguished by its unique swing-top bottle design and batches ceremonially blessed by an in-house rabbi, StateSide allocates part of its earnings to progressive organizations such as the Human Rights Campaign. The brand achieved notable prominence when it was selected as the official vodka for the 2016 Democratic National Convention held in Philadelphia, outperforming well-known rivals including Ketel One and Grey Goose.[3][2]
In response to regulatory modifications enacted by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board in 2017, StateSide inaugurated the Federal Distilling Room tasting space located in Fishtown. The following year, the company broadened its presence with a showroom in Pittsburgh’s Lawrenceville area, reporting sales figures of 25,000 vodka cases and anticipating a doubling of sales in 2019.[2]
Amid the COVID-19 lockdowns, StateSide adapted by emphasizing online ordering and delivery services while temporarily converting production lines to manufacture hand sanitizer.[2]
In 2019, a collaboration with Scarpetta Philadelphia led to the creation of vodka-infused pizzas. Later, in 2022, after Ben Simmons was traded from the Philadelphia 76ers, StateSide initiated a campaign offering gift cards in exchange for donated Simmons jerseys, which were then distributed to local homeless shelters. Additionally, the company appeals to health-conscious consumers by incorporating electrolytes into its vodka and highlighting its gluten-free qualities.[2]
By 2023, Men's Journal ranked StateSide as the sixth-best cocktail vodka available in the United States, drawing favorable comparisons to Tito's.[3]