cowdery Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 In a significant development for the fledgling micro-distillery movement, Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey has appointed a national distributor, Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC), effective August 1.RNDC is the second largest distributor of premium wine and spirits in the United States, with operations in nineteen states. Partnering with RNDC to handle distribution in these territories will enable Stranahan’s to refocus its efforts on increasing production of its straight Rocky Mountain whiskey.Stranahan’s recently moved to a larger facility and increased production from six to eighteen barrels per week.RNDC operates in Arizona, Alabama, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia. Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey retails for about $55 a bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanSheen Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Did that increase distribution any?We have actually had it here in OH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowdery Posted July 31, 2009 Author Share Posted July 31, 2009 I don't know if they are already in all of the states Republic covers. I think it is as the release said, that Jess wants to spend more time making whiskey and less time dealing with distribution. Republic is big in control states, like Ohio, which are notoriously a pain in the butt. This may also enable them to get better penetration where they already have distribution. The main point is that this is a milestone for the whole micro-distillery industry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 I don't know if they are already in all of the states Republic covers. I think it is as the release said, that Jess wants to spend more time making whiskey and less time dealing with distribution. Republic is big in control states, like Ohio, which are notoriously a pain in the butt. This may also enable them to get better penetration where they already have distribution. The main point is that this is a milestone for the whole micro-distillery industry.I'm curious as to what will happen to it here in MI. It's on the state list (under straight corn) but I rarely see it on shelves. RNDC doesn't operate in Michigan. I wonder if Stranahan’s will fall off the shelves completely now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
booniesville Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Stranahan's will be in good company. I believe the BT, JB, and WT portfolios are also with RNDC. It could open a lot of doors for other small distillers if the move is successful. It is also impressive that they are making such a big move in this economy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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