Distillery 291 is an award-winning, small-batch whiskey distillery nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the distillery sits in the shadow of Pikes Peak where CEO and founding distiller, Michael Myers, a former New York City fashion and beauty photographer, took his love of whiskey and his passion for the old west, and started a distillery. In doing so he aimed to replicate the taste, smell and folklore of that time, through a one-of-a-kind, bold and beautiful Colorado Whiskey. In 2011, Myers pulled his first whiskey off the still and began self-distributing his product in Colorado. With a reputation for award-winning whiskey, he and his small team incrementally built their distinctive brand by working the local market and building relationships with Colorado buyers. They grew their business and expanded throughout the state. They hired a sales team and expanded to other states, like California. Unhappy with their first Californ

The company celebrates the day the industry was changed forever with a new and efficient three tier e-commerce marketplace for all wine and spirits brands  San Jose, CA, March 22, 2022 — LibDib today celebrates the fifth anniversary of the launch of its groundbreaking wholesale alcohol distribution business and e-commerce platform. On March 22, 2017, LibDib forever transformed three-tier distribution when the industry’s first web-based distribution platform went live at 9am PST. Open to all wine and spirits Makers, LibDib has grown significantly over the past five years and now distributes more than 10,000 wines and spirits to Buyers across the U.S. LibDib reaches almost 50% of the U.S. population in nine states, including California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, New York, Texas, and Wisconsin. “The past five years have been an incredible journey,” said LibDib founder and CEO, Cheryl Durzy. “We set out to give ALL brands a path

RNDC and LibDib partner to create LibDib@RNDC TX an all-inclusive sales division in the country’s third-largest market   Grand Prairie, TX, and San Jose, CA, September 2, 2021–RNDC and LibDib are pleased to announce the launch of LibDib@RNDC TX, a new sales division at RNDC within the state of Texas. LibDib@RNDC TX brings LibDib’s unique platform-based distribution model to RNDC Texas, which will allow any compliant supplier to secure distribution for products in the state. “Bringing the LibDib model to RNDC Texas allows for suppliers to have the best of both worlds,” said Pape Swanson, State EVP, Texas for RNDC. “There is a distribution option for both established RNDC suppliers, as well as new and emerging brands. As partners, LibDib can easily graduate brands when they are ready for the RNDC model. It’s a win-win for both distributors, as well as the brands, which is exciting for our industry.” To start,&n

Sonoma County Wine Industry Group to Expel Dominic Foppoli's Winery Following Sexual Assault Allegations: The Russian River Winegrowers are the first in the wine industry to formally distance themselves from the Windsor mayor and vintner... The post Afternoon Brief, April 12th appeared first on Wine Industry Advisor. Url:https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2021/04/12/afternoon-brief-1841?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=afternoon-brief-1841 Published Date:Mon, 12 Apr 2021 21:54:40 +0000 

291 Colorado Whiskey now available across all LibDib markets Colorado Springs, CO, and San Jose, CA, April 12, 2021 — Colorado-based Distillery 291, and web-based alcohol distributor, LibDib, today announced that LibDib has been awarded distribution in 291’s home state of Colorado. Starting today, Colorado restaurants, bars and retailers will be able to purchase 291 Colorado Whiskey via LibDib’s website or mobile app or through their local 291 representative.  “We’ve built a very successful partnership with LibDib throughout the U.S. and we’re committed to maintaining our customer service, while providing LibDib’s cutting-edge digital platform to our home state,” said Philip Rawleigh, Vice President, Business Development for 291 Colorado Whiskey.  291 Colorado Whiskey has chosen LibDib as their Colorado distributor after 10 years of robust self distribution in their home market. Over the past 3 years, 291 Col

Creating and executing an effective growth strategy is where a lot of successful Makers hit a stumbling block. Their wine and spirits products are selling well, there’s demand and room for expansion, but what do the next steps look like? LibDib’s Director of Maker Experience, Tanya Riesbeck, has the answers. Step one is simple: “Get out from behind the still, get out of the cellar and BE the Seller,” she says. “We know that buyers want authenticity and more than ever, people want to support small and local wine and spirits producers who pour so much into their craft.”  It’s sound advice--just as much as it’s fun wordplay. Putting a face to the name of the brand is helpful: it shows passion and pride and adds a grassroots sensibility.  Look at the recent success of Ryan Reynolds’ Aviation Gin. Of course, it certainly helps that he is the famous movie star Ryan Reynolds… but the point still stands. It wa