Redneck Riviera Whiskey Adds Illinois — Now Distributed in 23 States

Breakthru Beverage Group to Distribute Redneck Riviera Whiskey in Illinois

Eastside Distilling, Inc. EAST, makers of craft spirits, today announced that Breakthru Beverage Group will distribute Redneck Riviera Whiskey throughout the state of Illinois. With over 12 million residents, Illinois is the sixth largest state and significantly expands the distribution footprint for Redneck Riviera Whiskey.

Breakthru Beverage is Illinois's oldest and most established distributor. Breakthru Beverage Illinois utilizes innovative technology, employs one of the industry's most knowledgeable sales forces and reaches every corner of the state.

Grover Wickersham, Chairman of Eastside Distilling, commented, "We are pleased to enter into this distribution agreement with Breakthru Beverage Illinois. The state of Illinois and the city of Chicago are key for the success of Redneck Riviera Whiskey. Breakthru Illinois has well established relationships throughout the state and we believe they are the perfect partner to help us develop this market."

Redneck Riviera Whiskey is a small batch whiskey with vanilla honey smoothness and a subtle finish that consumers are sure to love. Redneck Riviera Whiskey was crafted by the famed distilling team at Eastside, including Travis Schoney and Mel Heim. The team painstakingly developed what Eastside and John Rich believe is a superb whiskey unlike any other on the market, working over many months, with input from John Rich and friends.

Redneck Riviera Whiskey is now distributed in 23 states: Texas, California, Louisiana, Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, North Dakota, South Dakota, Oregon, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Kentucky, Missouri, Washington, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Alaska and Illinois.

About Redneck Riviera

Redneck Riviera is a privately held lifestyle brand that celebrates America's hard-working men and women. Built for people who live to turn up the music and have fun with friends and family, Redneck Riviera is America's "Work Hard, Play Hard" brand that offers something for everyone who likes to rock the red, white and blue all year long. Launched in 2014, the brand brings these values to life through footwear, apparel, hospitality, food, spirits and licensed products in a variety of categories. Redneck Riviera has expanded its reach with the opening of honky-tonk bar Redneck Riviera Las Vegas and a Nashville location opening in 2018. More information can be found here.

About Eastside Distilling

Eastside Distilling, Inc. EAST has been producing high-quality, award-winning craft spirits in Portland, Oregon, since 2008. The company is distinguished by its highly decorated product lineup that includes Burnside Bourbon, West End American Whiskey, Goose Hollow Reserve, Below Deck Rums, Portland Potato Vodka, Hue-Hue Coffee Rum and a distinctive line of fruit infused spirits. Eastside Distilling is majority owner of Big Bottom Distilling (makers of The Ninety One Gin, Navy Strength Gin and Delta Rye whiskey) and the Redneck Riviera Whiskey Co. All Eastside, Big Bottom and Redneck Riviera spirits are crafted from natural ingredients for quality and taste. Eastside's MotherLode Bottling subsidiary is one of the Northwest's leading independent spirit bottlers and ready-to-drink canners. For more information visit: www.eastsidedistilling.com or follow the company on Twitter and Facebook.

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