PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Eastside
Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST) announced today Florida grocery giant Publix will sell Redneck
Riviera Whiskey in 273 stores throughout the Sunshine State. Select
stores will begin carrying Redneck Riviera American blended whiskey
immediately, with all 273 locations expected to have the product on
the shelves by the end of January.
"We are very excited to be working with Publix's in Florida and to continue to grow this great
American brand," Robert Manfredonia,
President, Eastside Distilling, said. "We believe this exciting
whiskey is a natural fit for the state of Florida. The addition of Publix to our
national platform is key to solidifying our national distribution
of Redneck Riviera, now available in 40 states nationwide."
Along with continued roll-out of Redneck Riviera, this national
distribution foundation paves the way for Eastside to distribute its other growing
brands, including recently acquired Azuñia Tequila and its organic
and luxury lineup, Hue-Hue Coffee Rum, and Burnside whiskeys and
assorted bourbons, as part of its 2020 forward strategy.
About Redneck Riviera Whiskey
Redneck Riviera Whiskey
is a collaboration between Eastside Distilling and John Rich, the multi-platinum country-music
artist and one-half of the country superstar duo Big & Rich.
John Rich is personally involved in
promoting the brand, and together with Eastside's team have made Redneck Riviera
Whiskey one of the fastest-growing liquor brands to hit the U.S.
market in recent years. More information can be found here.
About Eastside Distilling
Eastside Distilling, Inc.
(NASDAQ: EAST) has been producing high-quality, craft spirits in
Portland, Oregon since 2008. The
company is known for its award-winning product line, including
Redneck Riviera Whiskeys, Azuñia Tequila, Hue-Hue Coffee Rum,
Burnside Bourbons, Portland Potato Vodkas, and a distinctive line
of fruit infused spirits. All Eastside spirits are crafted
from natural ingredients for quality and taste. Eastside's Craft Bottling + Canning subsidiary
is one of the Northwest's leading independent spirit bottlers and
ready-to-drink canners. For more information, visit our website or
follow the company on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
Important Cautions Regarding Forward-Looking
Statements
Certain matters discussed in this press release may be
forward-looking statements. Such matters involve risks and
uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially,
including the following: changes in economic conditions; general
competitive factors; acceptance of the Company's products in the
market; the Company's success in obtaining new customers; the
Company's success in product development; the Company's ability to
execute its business model and strategic plans; the Company's
success in integrating acquired entities and assets, and all the
risks and related information described from time to time in the
Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission
("SEC"), including the financial statements and related information
contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and interim
Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Examples of forward-looking
statements in this release may include statements related to our
strategic focus, product verticals, anticipated revenue, and
profitability. The Company assumes no obligation to update the
cautionary information in this release.
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