ANNOUNCING: Hotaling & Co. Appoints Matt Niccolls Chief Financial Officer

SAN FRANCISCO, August 31, 2026 — Hotaling & Co. announces the appointment of Matt Niccolls as Chief Financial Officer. Niccolls brings more than 20 years of finance leadership experience across beverage alcohol and consumer products, most recently as Vice President of Finance at Constellation Brands. He previously held senior finance roles at Factory OS, Wente Family Estates, and E. & J. Gallo Winery.

“Matt brings deep industry experience, strong commercial acumen, and a track record of building high-performing finance organizations,” says Tony Foglio, Co-Executive Chair of Hotaling & Co. “His combination of financial rigor and entrepreneurial mindset will be invaluable as we strengthen our business and support Hotaling’s next phase of growth.”

“Hotaling has built a distinctive portfolio and strong reputation in the industry,” says Niccolls. “I’m excited to join the team and build on that foundation alongside a group that shares a real passion for the brands and the business.”

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About Hotaling & Co.

A born and bred San Francisco original, Hotaling & Co. is the leading importer of artisanal spirits and cocktail essentials. With a dedication to artisanal spirits that first started in 1993 under the name Anchor Distilling Company, Hotaling & Co. carries on a pioneering legacy through its name, giving a nod to the local legend A.P. Hotaling, who ventured West during the Gold Rush and quickly became one of the most reputable spirits dealers in the country and a notable figure in American drinking culture. Fueled by a passion for beverage expertise, education, and hospitality, Hotaling & Co. carries on this tradition of artisanal excellence by bringing together a family of like-minded spirits that share a commitment to craft and care. Today, Hotaling & Co.’s portfolio is synonymous with brands of unmatched quality and character, including Luxardo Liqueurs & Cherries, Nikka Whisky, Frey Ranch Whiskey, HIRSCH Selected Whiskeys, Junipero Gin, HINE Cognac, Convite Mezcal, Kavalan Whisky, Denizen Rum, Dingle Whiskey, BarSol Pisco, Christian Drouin, Old Pulteney Whisky, Arran Whisky, Old Potrero Rye Whiskey, Silvio Carta, and more. ©2026 Hotaling & Co., San Francisco, CA. All rights reserved.