Louisville, KY (December 7, 2023)– Barrell Craft Spirits® (BCS) announced that it will expand its current distribution agreement with Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer’s) within the following key control states: AL, IA, ID, ME, MI, MS, MT, NC, OH, PA, UT, VA, VT, WV, and WY. Effective immediately, Southern Glazer’s will become the broker of record for the original independent blender known for its unique aged cask strength whiskey since 2013 and its Barrell Craft Spirits and Stellum Spirits portfolios.

“This agreement with Southern Glazer’s allows us to expand our footprint within several important control states,” said BCS Founder Joe Beatrice. “We're thrilled to partner with such an experienced wholesaler with long-standing relationships among priority accounts in these key markets.”

Founded in 2013 in Louisville, Kentucky, BCS selects and blends products that explore different distillation methods, barrels, and aging environments. BCS’s extensive stocks of high-quality casks mean it can craft extraordinary blends that maximize the nuances of each ingredient. Creative finishes and a liberated approach to blending guides every product release.

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‍Barrell Craft Spirits®
Louisville-based Barrell Craft Spirits® is the original, pre-eminent independent blender of unique, aged, cask strength whiskey and rum. Recognized for our blending expertise since 2013, we skillfully design, produce, and launch leading, unique products that surprise and delight whiskey aficionados and novices alike. Our mission is to remain the most innovative, progressive, and respected blenders in the nation, by making bold choices and pushing the creative envelope every day to showcase the world’s most exciting spirits.

Barrell Craft Spirits®, Barrell®, Barrell Bourbon® and Barrell Rye® are registered trademarks owned by Barrell Craft Spirits LLC.

About Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol, building brands for moments that matter. The multi-generational, family-owned Company has operations in 44 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and Canada, as well as brokerage operations through its WEBB Banks division in the Caribbean, Central and South America. Southern Glazer’s urges all retail customers and adult consumers to market, sell, serve, and enjoy its products responsibly. For more information visit www.southernglazers.com. Follow Southern on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @sgwinespirits.