JERSEY CITY, NJ - Eric LeGrand Spirits, a New Jersey-based bourbon brand, announced its expansion to Massachusetts in a distribution partnership with Martignetti Companies, the leading distributor of wines, spirits and beer in New England and the sixth largest wine and spirits distributor in the country.
Starting today, Eric LeGrand Bourbon will become available in retail accounts in Massachusetts, allowing residents to enjoy a bourbon with a purpose. This distribution partnership with Martignetti Companies will help Eric LeGrand Bourbon reach a new audience through key retailers.
“We’re proud to continue our expansion to Massachusetts with such great partners at Martignetti Companies,” said Eric LeGrand Bourbon Co-Founder, Eric LeGrand. “Bringing our bourbon to the Massachusetts market was a goal of ours this year and we’re proud to finally make it happen. This summer, everyone will be able to enjoy Eric LeGrand Bourbon! The support we’ve received is great and we look forward to continue growing.”
The brand launched in March 2023 and is co-founded by Eric LeGrand, the former college football defensive tackle-turned-businessman and spirits entrepreneur Brian Axelrod. The expansion makes Massachusetts the fourth state where the brand is sold in-stores, it originally launched in New Jersey and Kentucky then recently expanded to New York. It’s available DTC on ericlegrandwhiskey.com. They’ve made the promise to donate $5.20 of every case sold of Eric LeGrand Bourbon to the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation to help find a cure to paralysis.
Eric LeGrand Bourbon is now available in select liquor stores, bars, restaurants throughout Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York and Kentucky with a suggested retail price of $39.99 for a 750ML bottle.
About Eric LeGrand Bourbon
Eric LeGrand Bourbon is a Kentucky Straight Bourbon, distilled in Owensboro, Kentucky, and bottled in Bardstown, Kentucky. The liquid is created with quality heartland grown corn, limestone purified water, the freshest rye and barley available. Aged no less than two years in perfectly charred oak barrels, this premier whiskey boasts a warm nose and a smooth crisp finish. Eric LeGrand Bourbon is now available for purchase (750ML bottles) inNew Jersey, Kentucky, Massachusetts and New York with additional states to follow.
About Martignetti Companies
Established in 1908, Martignetti Companies is the leading distributor of wines and spirits in New England and the sixth largest in the country. Based in Taunton, Massachusetts, the Company currently operates in six New England states: Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire and Rhode Island.For More Information:
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