IRA Whiskey Co. is looking to invest in an exciting project in Crawfordsville. The proposed new facility is planned to be approximately 26,000 square feet and will focus on whiskey storage and aging as well as an event space. The investment is estimated to be $5 million and includes the creation of approximately 5-10 jobs at an average hourly range of $17-$72/hour. Subject to normal due diligence and local approvals as part of the decision-making process, IRA will seek tax abatement and Tax Increment Financing incentives from the City of Crawfordsville. If approved, this project will help to bring the city one step closer to rounding out the completion of the Crawfordsville Commerce Park.
“IRA Whiskey is excited to explore the opportunity to bring a state-of-the-art bourbon aging facility to Crawfordsville,” said Bryan Fong, director of IRA Whiskey Co. “The prospect of investing in local Indiana Whiskey and helping regional craft distilleries to scale their operations has been a key area of focus for us for some time now.”
“We are excited that IRA Whiskey Co. has chosen to invest in Crawfordsville and we would like to welcome them to our community,” Crawfordsville Mayor Todd Barton said. “Their work to further enhance products grown and processed in Indiana further diversifies our manufacturing business base, and the additional high-quality event space that is a part of their investment will serve as a regional draw.”
