If you're an entrepreneur, then you know the special hell that is trying to name and trademark your new brand. It's one of those "should-be-fun-but-is-actually-pretty-hard" traps of getting started. When we were in that phase circa 2017, our son was still an infant. A loud, sort of screechy, but very sweet infant that didn't sleep. We often said he sounded like a velociraptor from Jurassic Park. After weeks or more of brainstorming and trademark database verifying, we had nothin' but a bunch of weird words smushed together. One evening, Peter made a comment that our son sounded like a velociraptor, but a happy one. (Not the door-opening, escape from the paddock, life finds a way raptor.) A Happy Raptor. Lightbulb. Perfect. Today, our son is almost four and the name still embodies his bright energy and our mission to create premium infused rum inspired by our culture, our community, and the things that bring us joy. The best surprise has been relating to other parents who come into the tasting room. On many an occasion, we've seen a mom or dad's face light up when we tell the story and exclaim, "My daughter sounded like a pterodactyl!" or "My kid was a T-Rex!". It's a reassuring connection that unexpectedly brings out the same nostalgia and joy in our guests as it does for us. As for our son, he only knows the company as "my raptor".
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Mon-Wed | 12pm-7pm WALK-INS & TABLE SEATING Thurs-Sat | 12pm-8pm Sun | 12pm-6pm TOURS AND TASTINGS Everyday By Appointment UPCOMING CLOSURES & SPECIAL HOURS July 4, 2022 - Closed all day Credit/Debit is preferred in the tasting room. We do not keep cash on the premises and cannot give change for cash transactions. If necessary, special arrangements can be made in advance of your visit.
Location1512 Carondelet Street
New Orleans, LA 70130 Corner of Martin Luther King, Jr Blvd & Carondelet Street One block off Saint Charles Ave @ Melpomene streetcar stop Free street parking is available Bicyclists receive 10% off *The address may also appear on your GPS as 1512 Robert C. Blakes Sr. Drive. Never fear - you're in the right place! We are located on a renamed, two-block stretch of Carondelet Street. |
Contact UsPhone 504-654-6516
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Happy Raptor Distilling, LLC is a woman-owned business and a member of the Certified Louisiana network.
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According to law, we never sell or promote the sale of alcohol to anyone under the age of 21.
Please drink responsibly. |