Mason Dixon Distillery Wins Best RTD Cocktail Award & Announces Canned Cocktail Expansion Plans for 2026

For Immediate Release

January 15, 2026 (Gettysburg PA)

PA based Mason Dixon Distillery has just won first place in the RTD Cocktail category at the PA Farm Show this year for its Jalapeno Mule canned cocktail. Owner Yianni Barakos commented, "We are so proud of our team. This is what happens when bold flavor meets disciplined craft. No shortcuts. No gimmicks. Just an award-winning cocktail, ready when you are."

Mason Dixon Distillery has also announced plans for expanding distribution of its popular Canned Cocktail lineup in the new year. Mason Dixon Canned Cocktails, one of the fastest growing canned cocktail brands in the mid-Atlantic region, had recently announced its expansion into the greater Philadelphia area, and in 2026, is planning expansion into Maryland. With a vibrant portfolio of expertly crafted flavors, the brand has quickly become a standout in the Ready To Drink (RTD) beverage category. These expansion plans are part of the brands strategy to be a top-tier player in the RTD space.

"The licensing process for Maryland is well under way and a Spring launch into Maryland is planned," stated Sales Manager Brandon Vogelsong. "Maryland is a natural region for us to go into due to proximity and due to the fact that we already have Maryland customers that come to our restaurant in Gettysburg and they are well familiar with the quality of our products. Now they will be able to get Mason Dixon Canned Cocktails at their local retail location in Maryland."

Along with the Maryland expansion, 2026 plans call for adding significantly more Pennsylvania distributors. Market momentum has been increasing for the brand in Pennsylvania as they now have over 130 retail distributors in the state carrying Mason Dixon Canned Cocktails and have been in talks with some large retail chains. To find Mason Dixon products in your area, visit the Mason Dixon distributor locator at the link below.

Also, Mason Dixon's Restaurant at 331 E. Water St in Gettysburg reopens on January 16th, after their Winter break, with new creations and special offerings from accomplished Chef Cameron Matney. The restaurant has hundreds of 5-star reviews and accolades for the creative and delicious dishes they create. For a look at what Chef Cam is creating, visit the Mason Dixon Distillery Facebook page.

Mason Dixon Distillery makes a complete line of delicious Canned Cocktails, including Iced Tea & Lemonade, Bourbon & Ginger Ale, Jalapeno Mule, Lavender Lemonade, Transfusion and more. Mason Dixon Canned Cocktails are proudly made in Pennsylvania with Mason Dixon's own hand-crafted Spirits from their own Recipes. These are Real Cocktails and Owner and Master Distiller Yianni Barakos and his team meticulously craft each flavor using the finest ingredients.

Mason Dixon Canned Cocktails are currently available at Mason Dixon Restaurant and Distillery at 331 E. Water St, in Gettysburg, at Mason Dixon downtown store in the Gettysburg Goods store at 19 Lincoln Square in Gettysburg, online at the Mason Dixon Distillery website, and find them at Distributors throughout Pennsylvania.

For wholesale inquiries or more information, contact Yianni Barakos at Mason Dixon Distillery.

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