Blossom Beverages Expands Into Baltimore With Chesapeake Distribution Partnership

Blossom Beverages Expands Into Baltimore with Chesapeake Distribution Partnership

Washington, D.C. – September 18, 2025 – Blossom Beverages, the Gold-rated espresso martini by USA Spirits Ratings, today announced it has signed a distribution agreement with Chesapeake Beverage, the exclusive Anheuser-Busch wholesaler for Baltimore City and County distributor for Crown Imports, LLC, Diageo–Guinness USA, great Local Craft brands, and more in the surrounding counties.

With this agreement, Blossom will launch its award-winning line of ready-to-drink canned espresso martinis across Baltimore and surrounding markets, bringing its signature blend of real, high-quality coffee, mixed with real vodka and perfectly balanced award-winning recipes to bars, restaurants, music venues, professional sporting arenas, independent retailers, and beyond.

Investing in Baltimore’s Coffee & Culture

Blossom is intentionally investing in Baltimore, recognizing the city’s deep love for coffee and its growing music and cultural scene. With Baltimore seeing a movement of earlier, daytime weekend events fueled by coffee, Blossom is perfectly positioned to meet consumers where they already gather, from daytime dance parties to late-night venues.

Blossom has quickly become known for delivering an easy-to-drink, ready-to-shake instantly enjoyable espresso martini, crafted to be sipped straight from the can. The portfolio includes four flavors at 8–9% ABV, each crafted with only real ingredients, no preservatives, no dairy, and gluten free:

• Brown Sugar – real brown sugar, espresso, vanilla, cardamom, and vodka
• Original – real cocoa, vanilla, nutmeg, espresso, and vodka
• Cinnamon – real cinnamon, vanilla, chocolate, espresso, and vodka
• Dark Cherry – real cherry juice, chocolate, vanilla, coffee, and vodka

A Distribution Partner with Pedigree

Chesapeake Beverage brings a long-standing legacy of quality and community to the table. Formed in 2014 through the combination of Frederick P. Winner and Mitchell Distributing, Chesapeake has always been about family values and premium service. Today, Chesapeake partners with more than 100 different suppliers, serves over 3,000 retailers, and distributes an average of 6.5 million cases per year, with a dedicated team of 180 employees committed to excellence across six counties and Baltimore City and Washington, DC..

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“We are thrilled to bring our 5x award-winning Blossom Espresso Martini to Baltimore and fuel up good times at music venues, restaurants, pop-up parties, professional sports arenas, and local retailers,” said David Jack, CEO of Blossom Beverages. “The old adage for launching a new market is ‘liquid to lips.’ We’re flipping that model on its head with our ‘lips to liquid’ approach—creating unique, fun event experiences where people can dance, eat, meet, and blossom over an espresso martini. As a DMV-based company, working with the legendary team at Chesapeake is a dream come true.”

“We’re excited to offer this award-winning espresso martini, created by real mixologists from the DMV, to our customers in Baltimore, Maryland,” said Erin Tyler, Director of the Legends Division. “Blossom adds another dynamic to our already strong lineup of canned cocktails, offering a caffeinated and non-dairy option for espresso martini fans who are looking for a boozy pick-me-up. We’re thrilled to introduce this DMV brand to the Baltimore market.”

Blossom’s Baltimore launch will be amplified through partnerships with music-focused event producers, ensuring the brand meets consumers where they already gather and celebrate.

This milestone marks a pivotal point in Blossom’s growth trajectory. Founded as a self-funded venture, the company has expanded from just one account in 2023 to more than 1,000 points of distribution across D.C. and Maryland, with New York City slated as the next wholesale market expansion.

About Blossom Beverages
Blossom Beverages is a bar-grade espresso martini in a can, crafted with real ingredients and never fake flavors. Recognized as a Gold-rated canned cocktail by USA Spirits Ratings, Blossom offers a premium experience that redefines ready-to-drink cocktails. In the past year alone, Blossom grew 1,000%, expanding from its roots in Washington, D.C., to over 1,000 points of distribution across the region. Serving D.C. and Maryland today, Blossom will launch into New York City in Fall 2025, continuing its mission to create memorable moments and fuel community through its award-winning espresso martinis.