Yesterday, Heritage Distilling Holding Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: CASK), a prominent U.S. craft spirits manufacturer, declared that it will start accepting Bitcoin as a form of payment through its direct-to-consumer (DTC) e-commerce platform and will maintain bitcoin as strategic holdings under a newly sanctioned Cryptocurrency Treasury Reserve Policy.
The policy, sanctioned by the company’s Board of Directors as a component of a wider sales and treasury diversification plan, was created by the Technology and Cryptocurrency Committee, led by tech and digital payments expert Matt Swann. This initiative positions Heritage as the first in the craft spirits industry to officially incorporate bitcoin into both its payment processes and treasury functions.
“A new era of commerce is surfacing, with cryptocurrencies spearheading the reduction of friction between parties, buyers and sellers of products and services,” remarked Matt Swann on behalf of the Board. “Having been involved in the intersection of technology and currencies for nearly twenty years, it is thrilling to witness Heritage boldly embrace the chance to blend the strength of the consumer and cryptocurrency.”
Heritage’s choice comes during a surge in public interest in digital assets. The company estimated that between 65 to 86 million Americans currently hold Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, and recognizes the opportunity for Heritage to obtain more BTC by accepting it as a form of payment.
“Heritage has consistently been an innovator, and once more we are at the forefront in the craft spirits realm as we get ready to take Bitcoin and Dogecoin as methods of payment for online e-commerce transactions and to acquire and retain these cryptocurrencies as assets,” stated CEO of Heritage, Justin Stiefel. “As I have mentioned previously, in contrast to traditional investors who buy crypto with cash and face immediate potential price volatility, as a company producing goods for sale, the acceptable margins between our retail prices and production costs are anticipated to mitigate potential variations in the values of cryptos we accept as payment. This affords us significant financial agility as we develop product offerings for users and enthusiasts of these fiat alternatives.”
The company views Bitcoin as a long-term strategic asset and a progressive step towards engaging with contemporary consumers while also seeking new efficiencies in financial operations. Heritage is integrating Bitcoin not only as a payment option but also into its treasury strategy.
The newly established Cryptocurrency Treasury Policy can be accessed here.
