NATION'S FIRST SPIRITS LINE
IN A RECYCLABLE PAPERBOARD BOTTLE
Raise a Glass, Lower Your Footprint
Filtered with active coconut carbon and recycled oyster shells.
2025 San Francisco Spirits Silver Winner
Our Story
Born on the Gulf Coast, Half Shell Spirits began as a family-run craft distillery—founded by two brother-in-laws who saw a need for change. What started as a small-batch vodka project quickly grew into a mission-driven brand rooted in sustainability, transparency, and exceptional taste.
Our name, Half Shell, honors the oyster farming traditions of our region and reflects our commitment to purpose-driven craftsmanship. We use a unique, natural filtration process that filters each spirit—vodka, gin, and rum—through non-allergenic oyster shells. This eco-conscious method enhances smoothness and flavor, while connecting each bottle back to the waters that inspired it.
We're proud to be the first U.S. spirits brand to package in a fully recycled paperboard bottle, drastically reducing waste and redefining what it means to sip sustainably. With every pour, Half Shell invites you to raise a glass to something greater: innovation, heritage, and environmental stewardship—all in one bottle.
Giving Back
At Half Shell Spirits, we're passionate about supporting sustainability and conservation efforts nationwide. Through our Sip for Sustainability program, we partner with like-minded organizations to donate a portion of our proceeds to nonprofits focused on protecting our planet.
Our Partners
We're proud to partner with these dedicated organizations working to protect and preserve our natural world.
Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance
Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance (CBA) is a Northwest Florida-based nonprofit dedicated to protecting and restoring the health of local waterways—from coastal dune lakes to the Choctawhatchee River and Bay. Through science-driven monitoring, community education, habitat restoration, and advocacy, CBA empowers residents, businesses, and agencies to work together for clean, swimmable, and fishable water...
E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center
The E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center in Freeport, FL, is a 501(c)(3) environmental education hub nestled within the 55,000-acre Nokuse Plantation Longleaf Pine ecosystem...
Florida Trail Association
The Florida Trail Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to developing, maintaining, protecting, and promoting the 1,500-mile Florida National Scenic Trail and its statewide network of hiking routes. Powered by a vast volunteer force organized into local chapters, the organization partners with the U.S...
Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana
The Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana (CRCL) is a New Orleans-based nonprofit dedicated to protecting and restoring Louisiana coastal wetlands using science-driven, hands-on restoration and advocacy. Since launching the Oyster Shell Recycling Program in 2014, CRCL has recycled over 15 million pounds of shells to build oyster reefs, stabilizing shorelines, supporting wildlife, and improving community resilience...
Surfrider Foundation
The Surfrider Foundation is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1984 by surfers committed to protecting oceans, waves, and beaches for everyone through a powerful grassroots activist network. With over 200 local chapters and student clubs, Surfrider leads campaigns to reduce plastic pollution, improve beach water quality, secure public access, and defend coastlines against climate threats...
Coral Gardeners
Coral Gardeners is a nonprofit founded in 2017 in French Polynesia by Titouan Bernicot and a team of conservationists, scientists, and engineers. They cultivate resilient "super corals" in ocean nurseries and have replanted over 100,000 fragments—aiming to restore ecosystems on a global scale...
Meet the Crew
In the Press
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Sustainable Alcohol Brands
Leading the movement toward eco-conscious spirits production.
Oyster-Infused Vodka Innovation
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Cardboard Bottles Replace Glass
Pioneering the future of sustainable spirits packaging.