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Thurman Access Whiskey Distillery

Let's create the 1st black-owned, 2nd woman-owned whiskey distillery in the state of Missouri!!

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Thurman Access Whiskey Distillery

Thurman Access Whiskey Distillery

Thurman Access Whiskey Distillery

Thurman Access Whiskey Distillery

Thurman Access Whiskey Distillery

Let's create the 1st black-owned, 2nd woman-owned whiskey distillery in the state of Missouri!!

Let's create the 1st black-owned, 2nd woman-owned whiskey distillery in the state of Missouri!!

Let's create the 1st black-owned, 2nd woman-owned whiskey distillery in the state of Missouri!!

Let's create the 1st black-owned, 2nd woman-owned whiskey distillery in the state of Missouri!!

Dominique Thurman
Dominique Thurman
Dominique Thurman
Dominique Thurman
1 Campaign |
Saint Louis, United States
$350 USD 5 backers
0% of $100,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

Our Background

Hello, my name is Dominique Thurman! I am a local Saint Louis, MO native, apart of a well-known creative family! I have explored many forms of art that they partake in but I found my own path and passion after a short visit to Napa Valley. Yes, my first love was wine and I had set on a venture to open a wine tapas bar. Unfortunately, that dream came to an end due to unforeseen health issues after pregnancy that wine was often a huge trigger for. 

But shortly after... I found whiskey! Beginning with classic wells and cocktails, I expanded my palate to only drinking my whiskey neat or on the rocks. Enjoying various forms of the spirit, especially bourbon; I began to explore the history of whiskey. The influence on whiskey that women and black people have had since the 1800s is not often spoken of and we currently make up a small percentage of owner operators. I am on a journey to being apart of the increasing of those numbers and making history while doing so!

Paying homage to wine as my first love, I will start with providing my consumers with a savory bonded series while I work on creating America's next favorite bourbon! Our bonded series will comprise of a combination of out-sourced whiskey, aged in wine barrels!

What We Need & What You Get

The funding goal for this campaign is $100,000! This is the amount needed to really get the ball going. As you can see in the graph below, a large portion of funds will be allocated towards consultants and experts. With 10 years experience in the finance industry, I have learned the importance of doing things right the first time. The passion that I have for this business venture is STRONG but I completely understand that I am not yet an expert and I want to be sure that I have the tools, resources, and people needed to assist me with becoming more knowledgable and making this plan a success! 

The Impact

Whisky is often looked at a mans drink, or something that only people more distinguished in age would enjoy. Well, I am trying to break the stereotype and show that not only do people of many backgrounds and demographics enjoy whiskey, but its also just as diverse as wine and can be paired with many types of food, desserts, and cigars at all times of the day. YES, even brunch too!

Not only will success of the distillery create many local job opportunities, TA Lounge and TA Creative workspace will offer additional cash-flow opportunities for local creative entrepreneurs. Whether you're a performing artist looking to be apart of our line-up of live-artists to perform in the lounge, maybe you are a photographer, painter, videographer needing to spice up your location portfolio, you can be a student wanting to mentor with a success creative that we partner with? 

There will be many options for artists to showcase,  create, and even sell their works of arts!

So please select one of our perks for your contribution and check back here for updates as continued progress is made. I look forward to building a community with my supporters!

Risks & Challenges

I understand what you may be thinking. This all sounds great, but what are the risks?! Currently only 8% of whiskey distilleries are owned by women and fewer than 5% are black-owned. These numbers may seem small, because they are, but that shows the need and area of opportunity. This numbers are steadily increasing over the years.

In addition to being minority owned, this is a local craft distillery and not only do I know that Saint Louis natives love to support our local businesses. Research shows that consumers are increasingly choosing smaller craft distillers over bigger name brands!

Other Ways You Can Help

Please share this campaign with your friends, family, coworkers, and peers!! As stated in my video this is the community's distillery! I need your help to bring our next home for creative expression to reality! So spread the word and let's make it happen!

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Choose your Perk

TRAVIS

$10 USD $25 USD (60% off)
Receive a FREE general admission coupon for a tour of our distillery and also become one of the first to be notified of opening day!
Included Items
  • Tour Coupon
Estimated Shipping
June 2024
0 claimed

RYAN

$35 USD $90 USD (61% off)
Whether you are a painter, photographer, videographer, etc. Receive a scheduled three hours in one of our creative workspaces at an affordable price! Lets get those creative juices flowing!!
Included Items
  • 3 Hour Workspace Rental
Estimated Shipping
June 2024
0 claimed

AARON

$50 USD $85 USD (41% off)
Receive a voucher for one free fine dining entree in our TA Lounge!
Included Items
  • FREE Fine Dining Entree
Estimated Shipping
June 2024
2 out of 250 of claimed

MATTHEW

$100 USD
Receive a voucher for a free tour as well as a custom Thurman Access Whiskey Glass!
Included Items
  • Tour Coupon
  • THURMAN ACCESS WHISKEY GLASS
Estimated Shipping
June 2024
2 claimed

ASIA & CAMILLE

$450 USD
MAKE IT A DATE NIGHT! With this perk you will receive 2 free tour vouchers, 2 free entrees at TA Lounge, AND matching Thurman Access Whiskey Glass Sets comprising of 4 glasses each!
Included Items
  • Tour Coupon (2)
  • FREE Fine Dining Entree (2)
  • Thurman Access Glass Set (2)
Estimated Shipping
August 2024
0 out of 250 of claimed

SheDaTRUTH

$1,000 USD
Don't we all love to see our names on things?! With this perk receive one full personalized whiskey set. This will be a custom Thurman Access set featuring four glasses and one decanter with your name or initials engraved on each item! Along with TWO free entree vouchers!
Included Items
  • FREE Fine Dining Entree (2)
  • PERSONALIZED WHISKEY SET
Estimated Shipping
August 2024
0 out of 200 of claimed

LANCE OMAR

$2,500 USD
LET THE WORLD KNOW HOW MUCH YOU HELPED! With this perk you will be invited to be apart of our Top Donor Photo that will be featured at the entrance of our establishment showcasing and celebrating our top donors and a free meal voucher!
Included Items
  • Tour Coupon
  • FREE Fine Dining Entree
  • TOP DONOR PHOTO
Estimated Shipping
August 2024
0 claimed

SOLOMON III

$5,000 USD
This perk will allow you to shine wherever you please!! Of course a free meal is on the table BUT you will also be invited to take an individual Top donor photo and have your photo placed in the area of your choosing. i.e. distillery, lounge, or creative workspace.
Included Items
  • FREE Fine Dining Entree
  • INDIVIDUAL TOP DONOR PHOTO
Estimated Shipping
August 2024
0 out of 65 of claimed

SOLOMON II

$10,000 USD
This Perk has it All!!! This Top Donor perk offers an exclusive private tour prior to opening, a free fine-dining entree, personalized bottle of whisky AND an individual photo of you in our establishment!!
Included Items
  • FREE Fine Dining Entree
  • INDIVIDUAL TOP DONOR PHOTO
  • PRIVATE PRE-OPEN TOUR
  • PERSONALIZED BOTTLE OF WHISKEY
Estimated Shipping
September 2024
0 claimed

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