KO Distilling, a craft distiller, based in Manassas, Virginia, is aligning with the Independent Distributor Network (IDN) on a strategic expansion.
Since 2017, KO Distilling’s bourbons, whiskeys and gins have been available in Virginia, as well as in Maryland, Delaware and the District of Columbia through Prestige Ledroit Distributing. As a result of new relationships recently forged with IDN members, KO’s award-winning spirits are now available in Massachusetts (Ruby Wines) and Connecticut (Slocum & Sons). More states will be added later this year.
“When crafting our portfolio of artisan spirits, we work with care and skill to create something of meaning and value. In doing so, we aim to pay tribute to all spirit lovers out there who are doing the same,” said Bill Karlson, Co-Founder and CEO. “We are confident that the recognized high quality of our spirits will resonate with consumers in our new markets, and we are excited to work with the talented IDN team to drive future sales in those states.”
“IDN was established to revolutionize the way wine and spirits are distributed in the United States,” said Mark Harmann, National Sales Director. “Our hyper-local approach creates more opportunities to bring the best small batch and craft brands like those of KO Distilling to new markets. Through the efforts of our IDN members, buyers have better options and consumers enjoy broader choices.”
KO Distilling will be offering several of its most decorated expressions in the new markets:
KO Distiller’s Reserve Bottled-in-Bond Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- Four Year-Old; 100 Proof
- Distilled by KO Distilling in one distilling season
- Hand-crafted from Virginia-grown grains (70% corn, 20% wheat, and 10% malted barley)
- SRP: $69.99 (750mL)
- Double Gold Medal 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
- 94 points, 2021 Ultimate Spirits Challenge
KO Distiller’s Reserve Bottled-in-Bond Straight Rye Whiskey
- Four years old; 50% ABV
- Distilled by KO Distilling in one distilling season
- Hand-crafted from 100% Virginia Rye
- SRP: $74.99 (750mL)
- Double Gold Medal, 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
- 92 points, 2022 Ultimate Spirits Challenge
Bare Knuckle High Rye Bourbon
- Six years old
- 75% Corn, 21% Rye, 4% Malted Barley
- Distilled in Indiana, aged in Virginia
- Single Barrel (45% ABV) SRP: $59.99 (750mL)
- Cask Strength (~63% ABV) SRP: $72.99 (750mL)
- Gold Medal, 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition (Cask Strength)
- 96 points, 2022 Ultimate Spirits Challenge (Cask Strength)
Bare Knuckle Straight Rye Whiskey
- Four years old
- Hand-crafted from 100% Virginia rye
- Cask Strength (60% ABV)
- SRP: $65.99
- Double Gold Medal, 2019 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
- 92 points, 2019 Ultimate Spirits Challenge
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