Lofted Spirits Aligns Distribution in Kentucky bringing All Home Market Business Under RNDC-KY

Louisville, Ky. (January 23, 2026) — Lofted Spirits, parent company of the award-winning Bardstown Bourbon and Green River Whiskey brands, announced the portfolio alignment of its distribution in Kentucky. Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC), one of the nation's leading wholesale beverage alcohol distributors, will now represent the full Lofted Spirits portfolio across its Kentucky market operations.

"Kentucky is our home market, and winning here is critical to our long-term success," said Scott Blazek, Chief Commercial Officer, Lofted Spirits. "RNDC-KY brings the scale, expertise, and commitment needed to deliver meaningful results for our business. Their approach aligns with our vision for growth and ensures our brands continue to thrive where they matter most."

"Lofted Spirits brings some of the most forward-moving brands in American whiskey to today's market," said Stacy Lauter, Vice President of Sales, RNDC-KY. "We're proud to expand our partnership and strengthen the presence of Bardstown Bourbon and Green River across Kentucky. These brands continue to build remarkable momentum, and RNDC is committed to leveraging our expertise, resources, and strong customer relationships to support their continued growth and success."

Bardstown Bourbon and Green River are among the fastest-growing American whiskey brands in Premium+, recognized for their innovation, heritage, and quality.

"We're excited to see how the expanded partnership with RNDC will expand Green River's impact in the state while continuing to show strong growth for Bardstown Bourbon," said Blazek.

Green River Whiskey was formerly distributed in Kentucky by Heidelberg Distributing, who remains the brand's representative in the state of Ohio.

ABOUT LOFTED SPIRITS

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 PPC family of companies in 2022. Learn more at the link below.

About Republic National Distributing Company

As a leading beverage alcohol distributor specializing in wine and spirits, RNDC brings the industry's brightest talent together to ignite opportunity for suppliers, customers, and associates. Through strong relationships across the on- and off-premise, RNDC helps build brands, drive execution, and connect products with the consumers they are intended to serve. Guided by a commitment to excellence, collaboration, and long-term partnership, RNDC is focused on being the most valuable partner to all we serve.

With roots extending before Prohibition and a forward-looking approach to distribution, RNDC operates within the three-tier system at the intersection of craft, scale, and execution. The company works in the rare space where passion for the category meets unrelenting quality, continuously raising the bar for beverage alcohol distribution and delivering meaningful value across the industry.