B.R. Distilling Company Selects Ben E. Keith Beverages to Grow Blue Note Straight Bourbon Whiskey Footprint in Texas

Memphis, TN (November 3, 2025) – B.R. Distilling, parent company of Blue Note Bourbon™, has selected Ben E. Keith Beverages as its distributor in the great state of Texas, as it looks to grow the award-winning whiskey portfolio's footprint.

"Ben E. Keith Beverages is widely regarded as a leader in beverage distribution," said Chris Crosbie, President and CEO, B.R. Distilling Co. "Given Texas's importance as a whiskey market, we are confident this partnership will significantly enhance awareness and visibility for Blue Note Bourbon throughout the Lone Star State."

"We are honored to be selected as the Texas distribution partner for Blue Note Bourbon," said Flint Prewitt, Beverage Division President for Ben E. Keith Beverages. "Texas is one of the most dynamic and influential markets for whiskey, and we're excited to introduce this exceptional brand to our customers. Adding Blue Note to our portfolio reflects our commitment to bringing distinctive, high-quality spirits to retailers and consumers across the state."

Blue Note's whiskey portfolio, which is artfully crafted to honor the rich blues music that is synonymous with Memphis, is distilled in partnership with Lofted Spirits (parent company of Green River Distilling Company) and then aged just north of downtown Memphis where the Mississippi and Wolf Rivers collide. The long summers filled with infamous Memphis heat and cooler evenings force the whiskey deep into the oak, creating an unmistakably rich flavor that's bold yet smooth. The award-winning portfolio includes the flagship Juke Joint ($34.99), Crossroads ($44.99), Uncut ($49.99), and Straight Rye Whiskey ($34.99) expressions. At the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, Juke Joint and Crossroads were awarded Platinum medals, a rare honor meaning that each expression has received Double Gold medals for three consecutive years. In recent years, Blue Note has also introduced several other highly awarded limited-release offerings, which include Premium Small Batch, Single Barrel Reserve, Special Reserve, 17-year, and a Honey Rye and Honey Bourbon Cask.

About B.R. Distilling Company

Founded in 2014 in Memphis, TN, B.R. Distilling Company is the oldest licensed distillery in Memphis, TN, and producer of world-famous Blue Note Bourbon. Currently, the company produces four flagship expressions, along with regular limited releases, which are distributed in the following U.S. states: AL, AR, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MS, MO, NY, NJ, OK, RI, SC, TN, TX, Washington, DC and WI as well as online via Bevstack, which can be shipped to: AK, AL, AZ, AR, AS, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MN, MS, MO, MT, NC, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

About Ben E. Keith Beverages

Ben E. Keith Company, established in 1906, began selling Anheuser-Busch products in 1928. Today, Ben E. Keith Company's Beverage division is the seventh largest independent beer wholesaler in the country. With 14 Sales & Distribution Centers, the division operates throughout the state of Texas and distributes import beers, craft beers, seltzers, spirits wine products, and non-alcoholic beverages. We are dedicated to the growth and success of our customers, our industry, our partners, and our employees – continuing our commitment to delivering quality since 1906.

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