KENT, Washington – Columbia
Distributing introduced immediately that it has entered right into a distributorship
settlement with GALLO, a number one provider of wine, spirits and RTDs, to
distribute Montucky Chilly Snacks all through the state of Washington. Montucky
was established in 2012 by Montanans Chad Zeitner and Jeremy Gregory, who aimed
to create a refreshing and enjoyable different to premium home beer manufacturers.
Two months in the past, GALLO made a strategic funding within the
Montucky model, and this transfer to Columbia – the area’s largest complete beverage
distributor – goals to broaden the model’s attain and construct on its popularity as
some of the ascendent mild lagers in recent times. Montucky has grown from
130,000 circumstances to just about a million circumstances over the previous 5 years.
Columbia Distributing President and CEO, Chris Steffanci, is
thrilled in regards to the alternative and attracts confidence from the pure connection
between the 2 corporations. “Foundationally we’re alike. Montucky was based on
enjoyable and neighborhood. That’s our day-to-day right here at Columbia – we now have enjoyable groups,
nice manufacturers and are all the time discovering methods to positively affect our communities.
Moreover, we’re proud that GALLO has belief in our Whole Beverage Platform
constructed to develop model consciousness and attain new shoppers. We’re excited to get to
work.”
“GALLO believes core lager is an enormous class with room for
contemporary and modern propositions. That is the place teaming with a distinguished
Washington distributor like Columbia will set us on a path for achievement,” stated
Tom Gorman, Vice President-Distributor Administration at GALLO. “We’re thrilled to
broaden our malt distribution community as we introduce much more shoppers to
Montucky Chilly Snacks.”
Montucky’s American Fashion ‘Chilly Snack’ is a lightweight,
sessionable lager, designed to be crisp, clear, and refreshing. Common amongst
outside fans and lovers of enjoyable wherever and in every single place, Montucky
has an ABV of 4.1%, 102 energy, and 4.95 grams of carbohydrates per 12 oz
can.
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About GALLO
Based in 1933 by brothers Ernest and Julio Gallo,
GALLO is a family-owned firm and international chief in wine, spirits and RTDs.
With a purpose of serving pleasure in moments that matter, GALLO is deeply dedicated to
offering the very best high quality merchandise for each event.
About Columbia Distributing
Since 1935, Columbia Distributing has helped construct a few of
the best-known manufacturers within the beverage enterprise. Immediately Columbia Distributing and
its 2,800 teammates service over 24,000 retail prospects masking greater than
135,000 sq. miles in Oregon and Washington. We function eight warehouses in
Washington, positioned within the cities of Kent, Everett, Poulsbo, Tumwater, Spokane,
Kennewick, Yakima and Vancouver. Oregon consists of seven warehouses,
positioned within the cities of Canby, Springfield, Medford, Bend, Pendleton, La
Grande and Ontario. Columbia’s success is predicated on the deep-rooted custom of
delivering high quality merchandise, well timed service and a real concern for
prospects’ wants. That is achieved by offering ongoing, sustainable
alternatives and development for its teammates, prospects, suppliers, shareholders
and communities.
