Award-winning spirits now available in 15 states with IDN
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Middle West Spirits, Ohio's grain-to-glass distillery known for its award-winning spirits, today announced it has expanded its distribution partnership with Independent Distributor Network to 15 states, which include: Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, North Dakota, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, and Texas.
"We could not be more excited about our expanding partnership and distribution footprint with IDN," said Victor Spotloe, vice president of branded sales at Middle West Spirits. "We've built an incredible relationship thus far with the IDN team and, strategically, it made sense to continue growing within their network. While we are certainly grateful to the access of services and solutions they provide, we are also thrilled to help grow their portfolio of brands, especially with our award-winning whiskies."
Most recently, Middle West received six medals in the 2022 ASCOT Awards, an international spirits competition created by Fred Minnick. For the second year in a row, Middle West received an award for every entry, which included two double platinum, two platinum and two gold medals and a "Best in Class" for its Single Barrel Straight Rye Whiskey (Dark Pumpernickel Cask Strength). Additional accolades include Beverage Tasting Institute's Platinum Medal Superlative and a 96-point rank for its 6 Year Old Sherry Finished Bourbon Whiskey, and a Gold Medal and a 93-point rank for its Vim & Petal American Dry Gin; USA Today's Best Craft Vodka Distillery for the OYO line; American Whiskey Convention awards; among others.
"Our partnership with Middle West is truly a symbiotic relationship in what our team is trying to accomplish as leading independent wine and spirits distributors," said Mark Harmann, National Sales Director, Independent Distributor Network. "We are dedicated to tailoring a business model that best supports each brand, while ensuring all the partners we engage with align with our values and have a proven growth strategy—and Middle West does that and so much more. We are excited about the future of the brand and the future of our relationship."
The Middle West Spirits Company currently produces 15 grain-to-glass products, including its Straight Dark Pumpernickel Rye Whiskey, Michelone Reserve Bourbon, OYO vodkas, Vim & Petal gin, Bourbon Cream, and its newest Double Cask Collection. All products will be distributed through IDN.
"Middle West has multiple products that could possibly be some of the best whiskey I've had," said Christian LeGuen, director of spirits at Favorite Brands, and an IDN member. "The deep amber and copper colors, the smoothness, and packaging are hard to beat, along with everyday whiskey price points. We are honored to represent Middle West in Texas and New Mexico."
For more information about Middle West and its products, please visit MiddleWestSpirits.com.
ABOUT MIDDLE WEST SPIRITS
Middle West Spirits is located in the heart of the Ohio River Valley where they grow their non-GMO corn, soft red winter wheat, and rye, source their barrels and create award-winning whiskeys, vodkas, and gin.
Proud to be named Distillery of the Year by Wizards of Whiskey, Middle West Spirits is one of Ohio's first and most decorated distilleries and is a sought-after facility for producing and blending many celebrated spirits brands. Middle West Spirits honors its roots and reflects its originality as makers, integrity as producers, and passion for producing spirits from grain to glass.
ABOUT INDEPENDENT DISTRIBUTOR NETWORK
Independent Distributor Network was established in late 2019 with the goal of overcoming industry consolidation by offering a new model for wine and spirits distribution.
The alliance of members consists of 28 States including Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin.
IDN provides a sales, marketing, and distribution solution for mid-to-large scale wineries and distilleries seeking a fair and equitable opportunity for national sales and distribution services, through a combination of brand building, local market expertise, and proven growth strategies.
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