Charleston, SC – July 7, 2025 – Striped Pig Distillery, Charleston’s first post-Prohibition distillery and a proudly woman-owned, award-winning brand, has secured a multimillion-dollar investment from US Strategic Capital to support the expansion of its 24,000-square-foot property into a dynamic new entertainment campus for the Southeast.
The project will include a speakeasy,cigar bar, brewery, distillery, tasting bar, coffee shop, podcast studio and event venue—all located beside the historic railroad tracks that once carried Charleston into its industrial boom transporting goods, peoples, and ideas. Today, that same stretch of tracks run alongside a new vision: creating an immersive space where craft spirits, community, and culture come together.
Additional investment positions and a limited number of private and corporate tiered Bonded In Bourbon Memberships are now available, which includes ownership in coveted barrels of bourbon aged on-site at Striped Pig Distillery. Members will enjoy insider access to The Pig Pen Speakeasy, The Tent Special Events Center, VIP tastings, Curated Cultural Experiences rooted in Lowcountry legacy and many more perks! Memberships start at $100.
Derek Cunningham, Principal at US Strategic Capital, shared:
“We believe Striped Pig is uniquely positioned to create something extraordinary. Pixie is a dynamic businesswoman and has grown her company both organically and through strategic acquisitions like Ghost Monkey Brewery. Having invested in Striped Pig and Local Choice five times over the past five years, we are very pleased with our decision and highly recommend investing in her company.”
Led by Pixie Paula Dezzutti, a Forbes 50 Over 50 winner, Author of Amazon’s Best Seller, ALPHABET SOUP, and CEO of both Striped Pig Distillery and Skirt. Magazine, the brand has earned national recognition for its fearless innovation, including launching the first Bottled in Bond Bourbon on the blockchain and developing the first female created brewery-distillery hybrid space in partnership with Ghost Monkey Brewery.
“This isn’t just a distillery expansion—it’s a revival,” said Dezzutti. “We’re building on Charleston’s historic foundations to create a space that brings people together for exceptional experiences. It’s a place where the past, the present, and the future of Southern culture intersect—with a splash of bourbon and beer, of course.This is a once in a lifetime chance to invest in something with history, heart, and serious momentum.”
Interested parties should request a full investor or membership deck ASAP by contacting [email protected].
About Striped Pig Distillery
Founded in 2013, Striped Pig Distillery is Charleston’s oldest post-Prohibition distillery and a proudly woman-owned, family-run, and community-driven business. Known for bold Southern spirits, its iconic mascot Jackson the Pig, and a relentless drive to innovate, Striped
Pig has led several national firsts – including making history with the first Bottled in Bond Bourbon on the blockchain and Bourbon based NFT – and continues to push the industry forward. The distillery is expanding into a 24,000 sq ft full scale entertainment campus set to redefine hospitality in the Southeast and beyond.
Learn more at www.stripedpigdistillery.com or follow @stripedpigdistillery.
Media ContactCompany Name: Striped Pig DistilleryContact Person: Rachyl DezzuttiEmail: Send EmailAddress:2225 Old School Drive, N. City: Charleston State: SC 29405Country: United StatesWebsite: www.stripedpigdistillery.com
