On September 18th, 2024, Empire Distributors, Inc. of Georgia customers and trade members were invited to our annual Trade Tasting for the Atlanta area! The 2024 Atlanta Beverage Showcase brought together many of Empire’s brands with retail & on-premise beverage buyers from across the Atlanta, GA area. Read on to get a recap at some […]

The beginning of fall is officially here just in time to shine a light on one of the United States’ most beloved spirits. In celebration of Bourbon Heritage Month, here are 14 things you should know. Originating in Bourbon County, Kentucky, bourbon whiskey is one of the most popular spirit categories in America. According to […]

On August 6th, 2024, Empire Distributors, Inc. of Georgia customers and trade members were invited to our annual Trade Tasting for the Athens area! The 2024 Athens Trade Tasting brought together many of Empire’s brands with retail & on-premise beverage buyers from across the Athens, GA area. Read on to get a recap at some […]

One of America’s favorite cocktails is the margarita. Since the end of Prohibition, this drink has been popular and one of the best ways to make a respectable margarita is by using tequila. Considered to be the national drink of Mexico, it is one of the only true “New World” spirits that is enjoyed by many from all over […]

Spring is still in season giving way to spirit-based cocktails bursting with new flavors. Most spring flavors lend themselves to cocktails made with clear spirits and of all of the spirits categories, only one truly celebrates what the Earth gives us. This spirit has ancient origins and is the base ingredient to a number of […]

The month of March is observed as Women’s History Month to highlight and celebrate the contributions of women around the world. In honor of International Women’s Day, scroll through to learn more about some of our female master blenders, distillers and founders in the spirits industry. Uncle Nearest About: Uncle Nearest is the proud legacy of […]

The month of February was first established as Black History Month in 1970 to celebrate the accomplishments of the Black community and its history. In the wine and spirits industry, Black History Month is an opportunity to raise awareness and to celebrate Black-owned companies. Scroll through to explore these 12 Black-Owned beverage companies available at […]

On August 23rd, 2022, Empire Distributors, Inc. of Tennessee customers and trade members were invited to our annual Trade Tasting for the Nashville area!  The 2022 Nashville Trade Tasting brought together many of Empire’s suppliers with retail & on-premise beverage buyers from across the Nashville, TN area. Read on to get a recap of some of […]

The success of sugarcane in the Caribbean opened new doors for discovery in the world of spirits. While sugarcane was known to the Old World, it did not grow as well in Europe, Africa or Asia as it did in the natural conditions of the Caribbean. With the new source of sugar, many quickly realized […]

With World Whiskey Day right around the corner on May 21st, it’s a great time to show some love to one of the best American innovations: Rye Whiskey. With the roots of rye whiskey dating back to Colonial times, we found it appropriate to reach out to one of the best rye whiskey producers in […]