One of the larger industry trends reflected here at LibDib is the proliferation of craft tequila and mezcal brands. These brands have amazing stories behind them and we love supporting small importers and distilleries. So do our retail, bar and restaurant customers throughout our 15 states.   Here’s a sample of a few of the most amazing craft tequila and mezcal brands: Black Sheep Tequila: For spirits connoisseurs craving a taste for something new, yet extraordinarily steeped in tradition, Black Sheep Tequila provides a line of tequilas produced entirely from the labor-intensive, centuries-old, hands-on process. This tequila is sourced from only the highest-quality 100 percent Weber Blue Agave and is traditionally handcrafted to create the perfect balance of flavors. Additive free, Black Sheep shares clean unique styles of tequila, including the famous Still Strength Aged 15 Year Extra Añejo, Barrel Strength Extra Añejo, Extra Añejo, Añejo, Reposa

James Williams Edge Beverage is one of the leading U.S.-based beverage consulting firms. Their success comes from a fractional services model, which allows small and mid-sized drink brands to work with account executives within a reasonable pricing model. They assist with a variety of sales and distribution services, including business planning, creating distribution networks and retail placement. While many brands are seeing difficulty selling into accounts industry-wide, Edge has helped a number of LibDib Makers find success. One spirits brand in particular, Kozuba & Sons, utilized Edge’s resources (and LibDib’s three-tier distribution platform!) to turn a full product refresh into hundreds of thousands of dollars in sales and dozens of new accounts. Their success came just within the last few months, even in the midst of a pandemic! Read our recent case study for more info on the distillery and their story.   We spoke with James Williams,

New partnership helps small wine and spirits brands secure chain visibility San Jose, CA, January 29, 2020 — Wholesale alcohol distributor, LibDib, and leading retail placement professionals, Edge Beverage Consulting, today announced a partnership that allows emerging wine and spirits brands to more easily secure placements in large and regional chain stores. As part of the partnership LibDib Makers now have the opportunity to present their products to chain stores via Edge’s consulting services. “When LibDib launched we didn’t expect chain placements would be a big part of our business. But like the industry at large, things evolve,” said Cheryl Durzy, Founder & CEO of LibDib. “Changing consumer habits have brought chain stores into play as consumers seek local, small production products. Our new service with Edge adapts our model to bring offerings to a different type of buyer.” LibDib and Edge Beverage will work together to consider products for chain placements based on what