Lofted Spirits Realigns Distribution in New York with the Launch of the New York Wine & Spirits Collective

 (October 1, 2025) — Lofted Spirits, parent company of the award-winning Bardstown Bourbon and Green River Whiskey brands, will realign distribution in New York state. Beginning in October, the Lofted Spirits portfolio will be represented by the newly formed New York Wine & Spirits Collective, a partnership of leading Molson Coors distributors that span the entire state, from Long Island to Buffalo.

The New York Wine & Spirits Collective unites Manhattan Beer & Beverage, DeCrescente Distributing Co., McCraith Beverages, High Peaks Distributing, AL George, and Wright Beverage Distributing. Together, this network delivers a unique statewide solution for wine and spirits suppliers, creating opportunities for scale, efficiency, and consistency across one of the most important markets in the country.

“Lofted Spirits is committed to building lasting partnerships that match the strength and ambition of our brands,” said Scott Blazek, Chief Commercial Officer, Lofted Spirits. “The New York Wine & Spirits Collective shares our values and recognizes the tremendous opportunity for Bardstown and Green River in New York. With this realignment, we are positioned to better serve accounts, elevate execution, and unlock growth in a market that has been historically underserved.”

Bardstown Bourbon and Green River are among the fastest growing American whiskey brands, recognized for their innovation, heritage, and premium quality. The New York alignment continues Lofted Spirits’ coast-to-coast expansion strategy, which in recent months has included distribution in New Jersey with Garden State Premier Wholesalers, a similarly constructed new conglomerate. 

Lofted Spirits was previously represented in the state by Empire Merchants.  

From bespoke bourbon production to boundary-pushing brands, Lofted Spirits is where tradition meets transformation. Expanding on the work started by Peter Loftin in 2016, and today the number one producer of Kentucky contract whiskey, Lofted Spirits pioneered a world-class, industry-shaking approach to custom contract distillation while developing some of the fastest growing brands in American Whiskey, Bardstown Bourbon and Green River. A unified entity, Lofted Spirits is built to lead the global whiskey industry, delivering exceptional experiences through innovation, trust and transformative industry impact while crafting some of the world’s most desired and awarded whiskies. Lofted Spirits joined the Pritzker Private Capital family of companies in 2022. Learn more at LoftedSpirits.com.