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December 27th, 2018
Eastside’s Redneck Riviera “Git Down Kit” Value Add Pack Sells Out
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST) today announced that the full 3,250 9L case inventory of the Redneck Riviera Value Add Pak (VAP), or “Git Down Kit,” sold completely out of stock prior to Christmas. The Redneck Riviera VAP includes a bottle of Redneck Riviera Whiskey and two bags of Redneck Riviera Beef Jerky. It is a uniquely American “food pairing” that is meant to deliver a fun experience that consumers want.
December 10th, 2018
Twin Peaks Restaurant Chain to Feature Redneck Riviera Whiskey
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST) today announced that Twin Peaks Restaurants has added Redneck Riviera Whiskey to its spirits product lineup in all 84 restaurants throughout 26 states. Redneck Riviera Whiskey will also be featured on Twin Peaks cocktail menus. Eastside anticipates that the full system rollout at Twin Peaks will be complete by the end of the first calendar quarter of 2019.
December 6th, 2018
Eastside Promotes Robert Manfredonia to President
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST) today announced the promotion of spirits industry veteran, Robert Manfredonia, to the position of President. Manfredonia has over 25 years of experience helping liquor companies drive new business growth, distributor focus and forging strong relationships with external business partners. As Eastside’s Vice President of National Accounts, Manfredonia has until now been in charge of selling the Company’s Redneck Riviera Whiskey product to ‘big box’ retailers including Costco, Kroger, Albertsons, Walmart, CVS, Winn Dixie, Spec’s (Texas), Jewel Osco, ABC Liquors (Florida) and other significant accounts. Manfredonia will begin maintaining his primary office in Portland, Oregon, during 2019.
December 3rd, 2018
John Rich Plans Three Day New York City Media Tour for Redneck Riviera Whiskey
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST) today announced that John Rich will be supporting Redneck Riviera Whiskey and the Folds of Honor with a three day media roadshow scheduled to begin Thursday, December 6th. Redneck Riviera Whiskey is a joint collaboration between Eastside and John Rich. Folds of Honor is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing educational scholarships to the families of American military killed or disabled in the line of duty. Eastside Distilling supports Folds of Honor with regular cash donations.
November 30th, 2018
Eastside Announces Closing of Public Offering of Common Stock
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST), a producer of craft spirits, announced that it closed an underwritten public offering of 1,235,000 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $6.50 per share on November 23, 2018. Eastside received net proceeds from this offering of approximately $7.2 million after deducting the underwriting discount and other estimated offering expenses. Eastside has granted the underwriters a 30-day over-allotment option to purchase up to 185,250 additional shares of common stock.
November 28th, 2018
Costco to Add Four South Carolina Locations to Redneck Riviera Whiskey Trial
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST) today announced Redneck Riviera Whiskey will be available in four stores in South Carolina for “road show” market testing, adding to the two store test in Florida. The Redneck Riviera Whiskey limited release program will feature a value-add pack, which includes a bottle of Redneck Riviera and two Bags of Redneck Riviera Beef Jerky. The product will arrive in mid-December at the Myrtle Beach, Greenville, Mt. Pleasant and Charleston Costco locations.
November 26th, 2018
Redneck Riviera Whiskey Now Available in All Jewel-Osco Locations in Illinois
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST) today announced that bottles of the 750 ml Redneck Riviera Whiskey are available in all Jewel-Osco locations throughout the state of Illinois. Additionally, selected stores will also be carrying the Redneck Riviera ‘Git Down Kit,’ a value-added pack (VAP) which includes a 750 ml bottle of Redneck Riviera Whiskey and 2 bags of Redneck Riviera Beef Jerky, available in time for the holiday season.
November 20th, 2018
Eastside Prices $8 Million Public Offering of Common Stock
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST), a producer of craft spirits, today announced that it has priced an underwritten public offering of 1,235,000 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $6.50 per share. Eastside expects the gross proceeds from this offering to be $8,027,500 before deducting the underwriting discount and other estimated offering expenses. Eastside has granted the underwriters a 30-day over-allotment option to purchase up to 185,250 additional shares of common stock. Eastside expects to close the offering, subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions, on or about November 23, 2018.
November 19th, 2018
Eastside Announces Proposed Public Offering
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST), a producer of craft spirits, today announced that it intends to offer and sell shares of its common stock in an underwritten public offering. Eastside also expects to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase additional shares of common stock offered in the public offering. The offering is subject to market conditions, and there can be no assurance as to whether or when the offering may be completed, or as to the actual size or terms of the offering.
November 16th, 2018
Redneck Riviera Whiskey Expands into Arkansas
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST), maker of craft spirits, today announced that Redneck Riviera Whiskey will be distributed by Central Distributors in the state of Arkansas. With the addition of Arkansas, Redneck Riviera Whiskey is now available throughout the entire Southeast U.S. region. Central Distributors is an Arkansas family owned Wholesale Wine, Spirits and Beer business started by the Hastings family in 1935. Redneck Riviera Whiskey is a joint collaboration between Eastside and John Rich, the multi-platinum country-music artist and one-half of the award-winning duo Big & Rich.
November 15th, 2018
Eastside Adds Eight New States of Distribution with M.S. Walker
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST), maker of craft spirits, today announced that Redneck Riviera Whiskey will be distributed by M.S. Walker throughout the eight major Northeastern states of New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine.
November 14th, 2018
Eastside Reports Third Quarter 2018 Financial Results
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST), a producer of craft spirits, reported third quarter 2018 financial results.
November 13th, 2018
Redneck Riviera Whiskey at Costco Florida
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST), maker of craft spirits, today announced Redneck Riviera Whiskey will be available in two stores in Florida for market testing. The Redneck Riviera Whiskey limited release program will feature a value-add pack, which includes a bottle of Redneck Riviera and two bags of Redneck Riviera Beef Jerky. The product will arrive before Thanksgiving at the 4067 Lagniappe Way, Tallahassee and 4901 Gate Pkwy, Jacksonville locations.
November 8th, 2018
Eastside Schedules Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2018 Financial Results Conference Call for 11:30 am ET on Wednesday, November 14, 2018
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST) ("Eastside" or the "Company"), maker of craft spirits, plans to announce its third quarter fiscal year 2018 financial results on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 in a release issued before the market open, and will conduct a conference call at 11:30 am ET (8:30 am PT) that same day to discuss the Company's results, outlook and related matters.
October 29th, 2018
Redneck Riviera Whiskey Now Distributed in Maryland and Washington D.C.
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST), maker of craft spirits, today announced that Redneck Riviera Whiskey will be distributed by Republic National Distributing Company (“RNDC”) in the state of Maryland and in Washington D.C. RNDC is one of the leading distributors of premier wine and spirits and beer brands in the U.S. Redneck Riviera Whiskey is a joint collaboration between Eastside and John Rich, the multi-platinum country-music artist and one-half of the award-winning duo Big & Rich.
October 24th, 2018
Eastside Distilling Elects David Holmes to its Board of Directors
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST), makers of award-winning craft spirits, announced the appointment of David G.A. Holmes to its Board of Directors. David Holmes brings a history of spirits-industry innovation and success to Eastside Distilling. It is anticipated that Mr. Holmes will provide advice and leadership to EAST’s spirit RTD and CBD initiatives.
October 17th, 2018
Eastside Distilling Elects Hollywood Film Producer Pat Crowley to its Board of Directors
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST), makers of award-winning craft spirits, today announced the election of Patrick Crowley to its Board of Directors. Crowley was a producer of hugely successful Bourne and Jurassic World films, as well as numerous other Hollywood hits. Crowley will lend his experience to Eastside’s product strategy including its efforts with celebrity-endorsed or co-owned products.
October 15th, 2018
Eastside Distilling Celebrates its 10-Year Anniversary by Introducing Burnside Buckman RSV 10-Year Aged Bourbon
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST), makers of award-winning craft spirits, today introduced its newest craft distilled product – Burnside Buckman RSV Bourbon – in celebration of the Company’s 10-year anniversary.
September 28th, 2018
Eastside Distilling Announces Expiration of Warrants (“EASTW”)
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST) today announced that a total of 1,845,978, or 98.2%, of its warrants to purchase shares of common stock, which were sold in its public offering of units in August 2017 and the warrants sold in the note offering between March and June 2018 (collectively, the “Warrants”) were exercised prior to their expiration at 5:00 pm Pacific time on September 20, 2018. As a result of the exercise of the Warrants, Eastside received gross proceeds of approximately $9.97 million and issued a total of 1,845,978 shares of Common Stock. Part of the warrant exercises occurred during the first and second quarters, as previously reported, with the balance being exercised during the third quarter.
September 21st, 2018
Walmart Authorizes Sale of Redneck Riviera Whiskey in Indiana Walmarts
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST), maker of craft spirits, today announced an authorization from Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, to add Redneck Riviera Whiskey to Walmart’s line-up of fine spirits in the state of Indiana. The Redneck Riviera Whiskey brand is a joint collaboration between Eastside and John Rich, the multi-platinum country-music artist and one-half of the award-winning duo Big & Rich. Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC), a leading liquor distributor, is working with Eastside Distilling to establish the brand in the state.
September 19th, 2018
Indiana Joins Redneck Riviera Whiskey’s Growing List of Midwestern States
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST), maker of craft spirits, today announced that Indiana is the 29th state in which Redneck Riviera Whiskey is distributed. Launched in February of 2018, Redneck Riviera Whiskey is a joint collaboration between Eastside Distilling and John Rich, the multi-platinum country-music artist and one-half of the award-winning duo Big & Rich. Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC), a leading distributor of premier spirits brands, will lead the Indiana effort to establish the Redneck Riviera Whiskey brand.
September 13th, 2018
Eastside Distilling Extends Exercise Period of The Warrants (“EASTW”) Until September 20, 2018
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eastside Distilling, Inc. (Nasdaq: EAst, EASTW) today announced that the warrant exercise period for its warrants to purchase shares of common stock, which were sold in its public offering of units in August 2017 and the warrants sold in the note offering between March and June 2018 (collectively, the “Warrants”), which was to expire at 5:00 pm Pacific time on September 14, 2018, has been extended by four business days to 5:00 pm Pacific time on September 20, 2018 (the “Redemption Time”). This announcement follows Eastside’s prior notice and extension to warrant holders of its call for redemption of the Warrants and is done to allow additional time for the remaining few warrant holders and their brokers to complete the paperwork needed to exercise the Warrants through DTC. This extension is being done to accommodate the holders of approximately 80,000 warrants that remain outstanding.
September 7th, 2018
Eastside Distilling Extends Warrant Exercise Period of Warrants ("EASTW") Until September 14
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eastside Distilling, Inc. (Nasdaq: EAst, EASTW) today announced that the warrant exercise period for its warrants to purchase shares of common stock, which were sold in its public offering of units in August 2017 and the warrants sold in the note offering between March and June 2018 (collectively, the "Warrants"), which was to expire at 5:00 pm Pacific time on September 10, 2018, has been extended by four business days to 5:00 pm Pacific time on September 14, 2018 (the “Redemption Time”). This announcement follows Eastside’s prior notice to warrant holders of its call for redemption of the Warrants and is done to allow additional time for warrant holders and their brokers to complete the paperwork needed to exercise the Warrants. To date, Eastside has received notices of exercise for more than 90% of the Warrants.
August 30th, 2018
Eastside Reminds Holders of Call for Common Stock Purchase Warrants ("EASTW")
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eastside Distilling (NASDAQ: EAst, EASTW) today issued a reminder to registered holders of the Common Stock Purchase Warrants (“EASTW”) that they will have until September 10, 2018 to exercise each Common Stock Purchase Warrant for one share of common stock at a price of $5.40 per share, which were sold in its public unit offering in August 2017 and the warrants sold in the note offering between March and June 2018 (collectively, the "Common Stock Purchase Warrants"). Its anticipated the Common Stock Purchase Warrants will cease to be traded on the NASDAQ Capital Market at the close of the market on September 10, 2018.
August 28th, 2018
Redneck Riviera Whiskey Now in Winn-Dixie’s Florida Stores
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST), today announced that Winn-Dixie has added Redneck Riviera Whiskey to its spirits product lineup in 136 stores throughout the state of Florida. Winn-Dixie is a well-known presence in the southeastern United States and one of the largest supermarket chains operating in Florida. Launched in February of 2018, Redneck Riviera Whiskey is a collaboration between Eastside and John Rich, the multi-platinum country-music artist and one-half of the award-winning duo Big & Rich.August 13th, 2018
Eastside Reports Second Quarter 2018 Financial Results
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST), a producer of craft spirits, reported second quarter 2018 financial results.
August 9th, 2018
Arizona Becomes 28th State in Which Redneck Riviera Whiskey is Available
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST), maker of craft spirits, today announced that Arizona will be the 28th state in which Redneck Riviera Whiskey will be distributed. Breakthru Beverage Group, a leading distributor of premier wine and spirits and beer brands, will work to establish the brand in the state. Redneck Riviera Whiskey is a joint collaboration between Eastside and John Rich, the multi-platinum country-music artist and one-half of the award-winning duo Big & Rich.
August 9th, 2018
Eastside Schedules Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2018 Financial Results Conference Call for 11:30 am ET on Monday, August 13, 2018
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST) ("Eastside" or the "Company"), maker of craft spirits, plans to announce its second quarter fiscal year 2018 financial results on Monday, August 13, 2018 in a release issued before the market open, and will conduct a conference call at 11:30 am ET (8:30 am PT) that same day to discuss the Company's results, outlook and related matters.
August 3rd, 2018
EAST Calls Common Stock Purchase Warrants ("EASTW")
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eastside Distilling (NASDAQ: EAst, EASTW) today announced the call for redemption of the warrants to purchase shares of common stock, which were sold in its public unit offering in August 2017 and the warrants sold in the note offering between March and June 2018 (collectively, the "Common Stock Purchase Warrants"). Registered holders of the Common Stock Purchase Warrants will have until September 10, 2018 to exercise each Common Stock Purchase Warrant for one share of common stock at a price of $5.40 per share. The Common Stock Purchase Warrants will cease to be traded on the NASDAQ Capital Market at the close of the market on September 10, 2018.
July 30th, 2018
Redneck Riviera Whiskey to Be Distributed in Nevada by Breakthru Beverage Group
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST), maker of craft spirits, today announced that Redneck Riviera Whiskey will be distributed in the state of Nevada by Worldwide Beverage Group, a leading distributor of premier wine and spirits and beer brands. Redneck Riviera Whiskey is a joint collaboration between Eastside and John Rich, the multi-platinum country-music artist and one-half of the award-winning duo Big & Rich.
July 26th, 2018
Redneck Riviera Whiskey Now Distributed in Colorado by RNDC
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST), maker of craft spirits, today announced that its Redneck Riviera Whiskey is now distributed in the state of Colorado by Republic National Distributing Company (“RNDC”).
July 23rd, 2018
Redneck Riviera Whiskey Is Distributed in Kansas by Worldwide Beverage Group
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST), maker of craft spirits, today announced that Redneck Riviera Whiskey is now available in the state of Kansas. Worldwide Beverage Group, a leading distributor of fine spirits, wine and beer in the state of Kansas, will provide product to retail, restaurant and bar accounts throughout the state. Redneck Riviera Whiskey is a joint collaboration between Eastside and John Rich, the multi-platinum country-music artist and one-half of the award-winning duo Big & Rich.
July 19th, 2018
Albertsons and Safeway to Carry Redneck Riviera Whiskey in Washington
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST), maker of craft spirits, today announced that all Safeway and Albertsons stores that carry spirits will add Redneck Riviera Whiskey to their product lineups in the state of Washington. Albertsons, and its subsidiary Safeway, combine to operate approximately 200 stores in Washington state and is one of the largest supermarket chains in North America. Redneck Riviera Whiskey is a joint collaboration between Eastside and John Rich, the multi-platinum country-music artist and one-half of the award-winning duo Big & Rich.
July 17th, 2018
Redneck Riviera Whiskey Available in Michigan
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST), maker of craft spirits, today announced that Republic National Distributing Company (“RNDC”) is now distributing Redneck Riviera Whiskey in the state of Michigan. Redneck Riviera Whiskey is a joint collaboration between Eastside and John Rich, the multi-platinum country-music artist and one-half of the award-winning duo Big & Rich. RNDC is the second largest spirits distributor in the U.S.
June 26th, 2018
Redneck Riviera Whiskey Adds Illinois — Now Distributed in 23 States
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: 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.
June 25th, 2018
South Carolina Becomes 22nd State for Redneck Riviera Whiskey
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST), maker of craft spirits, today announced that Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) is distributing Redneck Riviera Whiskey in South Carolina. RNDC is the second largest spirits distributor in the US and South Carolina is the 22nd state where Redneck Riviera Whiskey is in distribution since the initial product roll-out in February 2018.
June 25th, 2018
Eastside Distilling (EAST) Now Part of Russell Microcap® Index
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST), makers of craft spirits, joins the Russell Microcap® Index, effective immediately after the NASDAQ market opens for trading today.
June 22nd, 2018
Total Wine & More Picks up Redneck Riviera Whiskey in Florida and Texas
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST), makers of craft spirits, today announced that its Redneck Riviera Whiskey has been authorized for sale at Total Wine & More in Florida and Texas. Founded in 1991 as a chain of two wine stores by two entrepreneurial brothers, Total Wine & More is an industry success story that has grown into being America's largest independent retailer of fine wine and spirits. The Company now operates 182 superstores across 22 states.
June 18th, 2018
Eastside Distilling Expands Distribution of Redneck Riviera Whiskey to Alaska
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST), makers of craft spirits, today announced that Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (“Southern Glazer’s”), North America’s largest wine and spirits distributor, will distribute Eastside Distilling’s Redneck Riviera Whiskey throughout the state of Alaska.
June 7th, 2018
Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin Join the List of States Where Eastside’s Redneck Riviera Whiskey Is Distributed
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST), makers of craft spirits, today announced that Minneapolis-based Johnson Brothers Liquor Company, a leading provider of distribution services to the wine and spirits industries, is now distributing Redneck Riviera Whiskey throughout the states of Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin.
May 31st, 2018
Eastside Award-Winning Burnside Oregon Oaked Rye Launched on West Coast
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST), a producer of award-winning craft spirits, today announced initial deliveries of its new Burnside Oregon Oaked Rye. This award-winning new rye whiskey joins Burnside West End Blend American whiskey, Burnside Oregon Oaked Bourbon, and Burnside Goose Hollow RSV Bourbon as the fourth member of the Burnside family to be distributed in Oregon and other West Coast states.
May 29th, 2018
Missouri’s Lohr to Distribute Redneck Riviera Whiskey
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST), makers of craft spirits, announced today that Lohr Distributing Company, a leading spirits and beer distributor in Missouri, will distribute Eastside Distilling’s Redneck Riviera Whiskey in the state of Missouri. Lohr Distributing Company, which is also the exclusive distributor of Budweiser beer in St. Louis, Missouri, will distribute Redneck Riviera Whiskey through its standalone division, Lohr Wine & Spirits. Redneck Riviera Whiskey, developed with John Rich, the multi-platinum country-music artist and one-half of the award-winning duo Big & Rich, is a small batch whiskey with vanilla honey smoothness and a subtle finish that was launched in January 2018.
May 25th, 2018
John Rich to Celebrate Memorial Day and Folds of Honor on Fox & Friends on Monday, May 28
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--What better way to commemorate Memorial Day than to honor and support the families of our fallen and disabled veterans through the Folds of Honor Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing educational scholarships to the families of American military killed or disabled in the line of duty. That’s what John Rich, half of the musical duo Big and Rich, will be doing on the Fox News Channel’s Fox & Friends morning program on Monday, May 28.
May 15th, 2018
Redneck Riviera Whiskey Taps Gretchen Wilson, Granger Smith and Colt Ford as Spirit Ambassadors
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST) has struck a chord with three of John Rich’s friends and fellow country artists – Gretchen Wilson, Granger Smith and Colt Ford. Rich has selected the three country stars to serve as Redneck Riviera Whiskey ambassadors, supporting the brand and its efforts to give back to veterans’ families through their social media channels, performances and beyond. For further information on the brand, please visit redneckriviera.com.
May 14th, 2018
Eastside Reports First Quarter 2018 Financial Results
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST), a producer of craft spirits, reported first quarter 2018 financial results.
May 9th, 2018
Eastside Distilling Nabs 14 Medals in San Francisco at 2018 World Spirits Competition
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST), makers of craft spirits, today announced that its craft spirits garnered an impressive 14 medals in the 2018 San Francisco World Spirits Competition (“SFWSC”). Of these 14 medals, Eastside won 9 and its subsidiary, Big Bottom Distilling ("BBD"), won 5.
May 8th, 2018
Eastside Schedules First Quarter Fiscal Year 2018 Financial Results Conference Call for 11:30 a.m. ET on Monday, May 14, 2018
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST) ("Eastside" or the "Company"), makers of craft spirits, plans to announce its first quarter fiscal year 2018 financial results on Monday, May 14, 2018 in a release issued before the market open, and will conduct a conference call at 11:30 a.m. ET (8:30 a.m. PT) that same day to discuss the Company's results, outlook and related matters.
April 20th, 2018
Kentucky Becomes 15th State for Redneck Riviera Whiskey
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST), maker of craft spirits, today announced that Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) is distributing Redneck Riviera Whiskey in Kentucky. RNDC is the second largest spirits distributor in the US and Kentucky is the 15th state where Redneck Riviera Whiskey is in distribution since the initial product roll-out in February 2018.
April 5th, 2018
Eastside Hires Robert Manfredonia as V.P. of National Accounts
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST), makers of craft spirits, today announced that Robert Manfredonia has been appointed Vice President of National Accounts. Until joining Eastside, Manfredonia was Vice President, National Off Premise Chains at Roust USA, the owner of Russian Standard Vodka, as well as prosecco, cognac and other alcoholic beverages.
April 2nd, 2018
Eastside Reports 2017 Financial Results
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST), a producer of craft spirits, reported fourth quarter and year-end 2017 financial results. Management also addressed trends in Eastside’s business as of the end of Q1 2018.
March 28th, 2018
Eastside Schedules Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2017 Financial Results Conference Call for 4:30 p.m. ET on Monday, April 2, 2018
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST) ("Eastside" or the "Company"), makers of award-winning craft spirits, plans to announce its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2017 financial results on Monday, April 2, 2018, in a release issued after the market close, and will conduct a conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET (1:30 p.m. PT) that same day to discuss the Company's results, outlook and related matters.
March 27th, 2018
Backpack Wine to be Canned by Eastside for Source Code Beverages
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST), a producer of award-winning spirits, along with canning and bottling capabilities through its MotherLode subsidiary, today announced an agreement with Source Code Beverage to begin canning their full lineup of Backpack Wine varieties.
March 22nd, 2018
Eastside Appoints Tom Wood V.P. of Production
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST), makers of award-winning craft spirits, announced today that Tom Wood has been appointed Vice President of Production effective immediately. Wood will work with Master distiller and EVP, Mel Heim, and oversee all manufacturing and production operations of the Company.
March 12th, 2018
Spec’s to Rollout Redneck Riviera Whiskey in Texas
HOUSTON & PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST), maker of craft spirits, today announced that Spec’s, one of the largest retailers of beer, wine, liquor in America and the largest in the state of Texas, is now selling Redneck Riviera Whiskey. Spec’s, a fixture in Texas since its founding in Houston in 1962 by Carroll B. “Spec” Jackson and his wife Carolyn, in a family owned chain with more than 150 locations throughout Texas.
March 8th, 2018
Redneck Riviera Whiskey to be Distributed in California by Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST), makers of craft spirits, announced today that Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, North America’s largest wine and spirits distributor, will distribute Eastside Distilling’s Redneck Riviera Whiskey throughout the state of California.
March 6th, 2018
Eastside to Can Wine for Oregon-based Dear Mom Wine Co.
Eastside Distilling, Inc. (Nasdaq: EAST), a producer of award-winning spirits, along with canning and bottling capabilities through its MotherLode subsidiary, today announced an agreement with Dear Mom Wine Co. to begin canning their full lineup of wines.
March 5th, 2018
Eastside Distilling to Present at 30th Annual ROTH Capital Conference on March 12, 2018
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST), makers of award-winning craft spirits, will be presenting at the 30th Annual ROTH Capital Conference. The conference is being held on March 11-14, 2018 at The Ritz-Carlton in Dana Point, CA.
March 1st, 2018
Redneck Riviera Whiskey’s John Rich Throws a Party with Top Accounts in South Dakota at the Deadwood Mountain Grand Event Center at Deadwood Mountain Grand Resort
Eastside Distilling, Inc. (Nasdaq: EAST), makers of award-winning craft spirits, today that it (or John Rich) will host a launch party to celebrate Redneck Riviera Whiskey (“RRW”) being available in South Dakota. Republic National Distributing Company (“RNDC”) has recently commenced distribution of Redneck Riviera Whiskey in South Dakota.
February 26th, 2018
Eastside Distilling Introduces Hue-Hue Coffee Rum
Eastside Distilling, Inc. (Nasdaq: EAST), makers of award-winning craft spirits, today the introduction of Hue-Hue Coffee Rum. Hue-Hue (pronounced “way-way”) is a fine, coffee-infused rum that starts with Arabica coffee beans grown at the Finca El Paternal Estate in Huehuetenango, Guatemala. This fine free trade coffee is custom light roasted by Portland Roasting Company, then small-batch cold brewed by Eastside by hand, following a proprietary process that has been optimized for spirits by Eastside’s Master Distiller, Mel Heim.
February 20th, 2018
John Rich to Perform at the Deadwood Mountain Grand Resort to Celebrate Redneck Riviera Whiskey in South Dakota
Eastside Distilling, Inc. (Nasdaq: EAST), makers of award-winning craft spirits, today that it (or John Rich) will host a launch party to celebrate Redneck Riviera Whiskey (“RRW”) being available in South Dakota. Republic National Distributing Company (“RNDC”) has recently commenced distribution of Redneck Riviera Whiskey in South Dakota.
February 15th, 2018
RNDC to Distribute Redneck Riviera Whiskey in North Dakota, Nebraska and Oklahoma
Eastside Distilling, Inc. (Nasdaq: EAST), makers of award-winning craft spirits, today Republic National Distributing Company (“RNDC”) will distribute Eastside’s newly launched Redneck Riviera Whiskey (“RRW”) in North Dakota, Nebraska and Oklahoma. Redneck Riviera Whiskey is a collaboration between Eastside Distilling and John Rich, the multi-platinum country-music artist and one-half of the award-winning duo Big & Rich.
February 13th, 2018
Oregon Liquor Control Commission (“OLCC”) Chief Financial Officer Joins Eastside Distilling
Eastside Distilling, Inc. (Nasdaq: EAST), makers of award-winning craft spirits, today the appointment Kim Davis as the company’s Controller. Ms. Davis was most recently the Chief Financial Officer of the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC), the state agency responsible for regulating the sale and service of alcoholic beverages in Oregon. The OLCC is by law the sole distributor of liquor products for the State of Oregon.
February 12th, 2018
Eastside Distilling’s Redneck Riviera Whiskey Commences Distribution in South Dakota
Eastside Distilling, Inc. (Nasdaq: EAST), makers of award-winning craft spirits, today that Republic National Distributing Company (“RNDC”) has submitted orders and commenced distribution of EAST’s newly launched Redneck Riviera Whiskey in South Dakota.
February 7th, 2018
Eastside Distilling Begins to Benefit from the 2017 Craft Modernization and Tax Reform Act
Eastside Distilling, Inc. (Nasdaq: EAST), makers of award-winning craft spirits, today announced that it has begun benefiting from the Craft Modernization and Tax Reform Act of 2017 (the “Tax Act”). Enacted by Congress as part of the 2017 tax legislation package, the Tax Act reduced the Federal Excise Tax (“FET”) from $13.50 to $2.70 per gallon for the first 100,000 proof gallons per year, an 80% tax reduction.
February 1st, 2018
Rouses Markets in Louisiana to be “Launch Customer” for EAST’s Redneck Riviera Whiskey
Eastside Distilling, Inc. (Nasdaq: EAST), makers of award-winning craft spirits, today announced one of the largest independent supermarkets in the gulf coast area, Rouses Markets, has ordered the newly launched Redneck Riviera Whiskey.
January 30th, 2018
Walmart Authorizes Eastside’s Redneck Riviera Whiskey in Florida, Louisiana and California
Eastside Distilling, Inc. (Nasdaq: EAST), makers of award-winning craft spirits, today announced that Walmart has initially authorized Redneck Riviera Whiskey for Florida, California and Louisiana for 2018.
January 25th, 2018
Eastside Distilling and John Rich to Ring the Nasdaq Stock Market Closing Bell on January 31, 2018
Eastside Distilling, Inc. (Nasdaq: EAST), makers of award-winning craft spirits, today announced that Chairman and CEO Grover Wickersham and John Rich, the multi-platinum country-music artist and one-half of the award-winning duo Big & Rich, will ring the Closing Bell of the Nasdaq Stock Market on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at 4:00 p.m.
January 23rd, 2018
Republic National Distributing Company (“RNDC”) to Distribute Eastside’s Redneck Riviera Whiskey on the Gulf Coast
Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST), makers of award-winning craft spirits, today announced that Republic National Distributing Company (“RNDC”) will distribute Eastside’s newly launched Redneck Riviera Whiskey in the six initial gulf coast states including Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Florida as well as North Carolina.
January 18th, 2018
Eastside Distilling’s Burnside Bourbon Added to Spirits Selection at Portland’s Q Restaurant and Bar
Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST), a producer of award-winning craft spirits today announced that its Burnside Bourbon has been added to the bar at the Q Restaurant and Bar, TripAdvisor.com’s number one rated restaurant in Portland, Oregon.
January 12th, 2018
West Tennessee Crown Distributing Co. to Distribute Redneck Riviera Whiskey
Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST) today announced its intent to distribute Redneck Riviera Whiskey through West Tennessee Crown Distributing Co. (“WTCD”)...
January 10th, 2018
Tennessee’s Lipman Brothers to Distribute Redneck Riviera Whiskey
Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST) today announced its intent to distribute Redneck Riviera Whiskey through Lipman Brothers...
January 9th, 2018
John Rich Throws a Redneck Riviera Whiskey Kick Off Party at His Nashville Home
Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST), makers of award-winning craft spirits, and John Rich, multi-platinum country-music artist and one-half of the award-winning duo Big & Rich, kicked off the Southeastern states launch of their new product, Redneck Riviera Whiskey...
December 28th, 2017
Redneck Riviera Whiskey Available in Oregon
Announced today that Redneck Riviera Whiskey, a collaborative effort between Eastside and country-music superstar John Rich from Big & Rich, is available in Oregon, ahead of its formal launch.
December 14th, 2017
Award-Winning Eastside Distilling and Country Music Superstar John Rich Team up to Develop Redneck Riviera Branded Spirits
The Company hosted a pre-launch of Redneck Riviera Whiskey. Redneck Riviera Whiskey is the Company’s collaboration with John Rich, the multi-platinum singer/songwriter/producer and one-half of the award-winning duo Big & Rich.
December 6th, 2017
Eastside Distilling to Hold Annual Shareholder Meeting on December 8, 2017 and Host a Tour of Its New Production Facility
Eastside will hold its annual meeting of shareholders at 2 p.m., local time, on December 8, 2017 at the Hilton Portland Downtown, at 921 SW 6th Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97204. A copy of the proxy statement filed with the SEC on October 30, 2017 can be found on the SEC website at https://www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml.
November 21st, 2017
Award-Winning Eastside Distilling and Country Music Superstar John Rich Team up to Develop Redneck Riviera Branded Spirits
Announced today announced that Eastside Distilling and John Rich, the multi-platinum/singer/songwriter/producer and one-half of the award-winning duo Big & Rich, announced the signing of an exclusive global spirits licensing agreement with Rich’s burgeoning Redneck Riviera lifestyle brand.
November 20th, 2017
Redneck Riviera’s John Rich and Eastside Distilling’s Grover Wickersham to Make Special Announcement
CONFERENCE CALL MEDIA ALERT: Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at 11 a.m. EST
November 16th, 2017
Eastside Distilling and Rich Marks, LLC Enter Agreement for Redneck Riviera Branded Spirits
Announced today announced that Eastside has been granted an exclusive license for use of the Redneck Riviera brand for spirits based products...
November 14th, 2017
Eastside Reports Third Quarter 2017 Financial Results
Announced today reported third quarter 2017 financial results.
November 13th, 2017
Portland Potato Vodka Reaches First 1,000 Case Month
Announced today that its award-winning Portland Potato Vodka surpassed 1,000 cases sold for the month of October.
November 9th, 2017
Eastside Launches Burnside Goose Hollow Reserve Straight Bourbon
The Goose Hollow Reserve is a limited bottling expression of Straight Bourbon Whiskies that are meticulously blended and aged in Garryana Casks.
November 8th, 2017
Eastside Schedules Third Quarter 2017 Financial Results Conference Call for 4:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017
Plans to announce its third quarter fiscal year 2017 financial results on Tuesday, November 14, 2017, in a release issued after the market close, and will conduct a conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET (1:30 p.m. PT) that same day to discuss the Company's results, outlook and related matters.
October 19th, 2017
New Burnside Bourbon
Hits the Shelves
Announced today first deliveries of its new Burnside Bourbon, a bourbon with five different carefully selected and complementary components that has been finished in rare Oregon Oak.
October 11th, 2017
Eastside Takes Delivery of New Canning Line and Begins Accepting Customer Orders
Announced today the launch of the Company’s new canning line of Ready-to-Drink (RTD) products, primarily designed for the wine and pre-mixed alcoholic drink industry.
October 5th, 2017
Eastside Distilling Launches New Bourbons and Whiskeys to Bottle What’s Cool About Oregon
Announced today first deliveries of West End Blend, an American whiskey that is finished in Oregon Oak. West End is crafted from whiskeys that age for up to five years in traditional American white oak before being transferred to barrels of Oregon Oak.
August 24th, 2017
Eastside Distilling, Inc. Announces Closing of Underwriters' Over-allotment Option to Purchase Additional Shares of Common Stock
Announced today the closing of the underwriters' over-allotment option to purchase an additional 180,000 shares of the Company's common stock at the offering price of $4.49 per share of common stock (less underwriting discounts and commissions), resulting in additional gross proceeds to the Company of approximately $808,200, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and other estimated offering expenses.
August 23rd, 2017
Sandstrom Partners President, Jack Peterson to Join Eastside Distilling's Board of Directors
Announced today the appointment of Jack Peterson to its Board of Directors (the "Board") to fill an existing vacancy. Mr. Peterson brings more than 30 years of brand development experience to the Board, with a particular focus on spirits companies. Mr. Peterson is currently the President of Sandstrom Partners.
August 15th, 2017
Eastside Distilling, Inc. Announces Closing of Follow-on Public Offering
Announced today the closing of its previously announced underwritten public offering of 1,200,000 units consisting of 1,200,000 shares of its common stock and warrants (the "Warrants") to purchase up to an aggregate of 1,200,000 shares of its common stock (each, a "Unit") at a public offering price of $4.50 per Unit.
August 14th, 2017
Eastside Reports Second Quarter 2017 Financial Results
Reported second quarter 2017 financial results. We made significant business progress as we continued the transition to our new marketing model of relying on Sandstrom Partners for spirits branding expertise.
August 14th, 2017
Eastside Schedules Second Quarter 2017 Financial Results Conference Call for 4:30pm ET on Monday, August 14, 2017
Plans to announce its second quarter fiscal year 2017 financial results on Monday, August 14, 2017 in a release issued after the market close, and will have a conference call to discuss the Company's earnings release at 4:30pm ET (1:30pm PT).
August 10th, 2017
Eastside Distilling, Inc. Announces Pricing of Follow-on Public Offering and Listing on the NASDAQ Capital Market
Announced today the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 1,200,000 units consisting of 1,200,000 shares of its common stock and warrants (the "Warrants") to purchase up to an aggregate of 1,200,000 shares of its common stock (each, a "Unit") at a public offering price of $4.50 per Unit.
August 3rd, 2017
Eastside Distilling and Secret Aardvark Collaborate to Create "Hot Potato Vodka"
Today unveiled a homemade combination that is sure to ignite taste buds all over the Pacific Northwest.
July 24th, 2017
Jarrett Catalani Joins Eastside Distilling as Senior Vice President of Sales
Announced today the appointment of Jarrett Catalani as Senior Vice President of Sales. Catalani brings a wealth of experience to Eastside, having worked in sales at small and large spirits companies.
July 19th, 2017
Eastside's Private Label Subsidiary to Become One of Few Pacific Northwest Firms to Offer Canning of Wine and Cocktails
an important new extension of its contract bottling services offered by its Motherlode subsidiary. By the end of August, Motherlode intends to begin canning wine and Ready to Drink ("RTD") alcoholic drinks for its Pacific Northwest customers.
July 14th, 2017
Eastside Distilling Resumes Trading Under "ESDI" Symbol
Today announced that its common stock has resumed trading on the OTCQB Market under the symbol "ESDI."
July 13th, 2017
Eastside Unit to Hand-produce Kachka Horseradish Vodka for Troika Spirits
Today announced the Company has entered an agreement with Troika Spirits for making its famous Kachka Horseradish Vodka.
July 12th, 2017
Eastside Unit to Hand-produce Kachka Horseradish Vodka for Troika Spirits
Today announced the Company has entered an agreement with Troika Spirits for making its famous Kachka Horseradish Vodka.
July 5th, 2017
Eastside Distilling Completes Production Consolidation at Motherlode Facility
Today announced that it has completed its planned consolidation of its craft spirit production with the recently acquired Motherlode Craft Distillery bottling facility.
June 28th, 2017
Eastside Unveils "Oregon Craft Spirits" Branding at Bridgeport Village Mall
unveiled the launch of a new retail branding for its portfolio of high-quality, small batch spirits - Oregon Craft Spirits. The initial Oregon Craft Spirits branded location is at Bridgeport Village Mall, an open-air mall located in Tigard, Oregon.
June 26th, 2017
Portland Potato Vodka and Eastside Receive Craft Spirits Accolades
that the Company's Portland Potato Vodka has received accolades in multiple recent spirits industry reviews and competitions. Eastside, itself, was featured as a regional trendsetter in an article appearing in The Tasting Panel Magazine, the most widely circulated trade publication in the beverage industry.
June 22nd, 2017
Eastside Distilling Presentation at the Lytham Partners Virtual Investor Conference Is Now Available On Demand
Today announced the Company's presentation at the Lytham Partners Virtual Investor Conference from Thursday, June 22, 2017 is now available on demand.
June 21st, 2017
Eastside Distilling to Present at the Lytham Partners Virtual Investor Conference on
June 22, 2017 at 2:00pm ET
Today announced the Company will present at the Lytham Partners Virtual Investor Conference on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at 2:00pm ET (11:00am PT). The conference is a virtual event that is available over the internet, and interested parties may participate by following either of the below links at the time of the conference.
June 19th, 2017
Eastside Distilling Reports Successful Launch of Big Bottom Products into Eastside's Tasting Rooms
Announced today that the recent placement of Big Bottom Distilling's products into Eastside's existing Oregon retail tasting locations has exceeded expectations. Since launching the products into the tasting locations at the beginning of June 2017, Big Bottom product unit sales numbers are on track to be up by more than 200% over June of last year.
June 12th, 2017
Eastside Distilling Announces Plan to Effect Reverse Stock Split
Announced today that its Board of Directors have approved a 1-for-3 reverse split of the Company's outstanding common stock from 9,939,649 to 3,313,217, and a proportional decrease in the Company's authorized common stock from 45 million shares to 15 million shares.
May 15th, 2017
Eastside Distilling Reports First Quarter 2017 Financial Results
Company reports 33% revenue growth for the First Quarter; Case sales increase 89% from 3,146 in Q1 2016 to 5,937 in Q1 2017
May 1st, 2017
Eastside Distilling Acquires Controlling Stake in Big Bottom Distilling
Founder Ted Pappas and Lead Distiller Travis Schoney To Remain In Place and Continue Growth of Big Bottom Distilling
April 3rd, 2017
Eastside Distilling Reports 2016 Financial Results
Company reports 31% revenue growth for 2016; Case sales increase 53% from 10,215 in 2015 to 15,596 in 2016
April 5th, 2017
Eastside Distilling Expands into Alaska
Alaska residents to get their first taste of Eastside's portfolio of products
March 14th, 2017
Eastside Distilling Acquires MotherLode Craft Spirits Bottling Business
February 22nd, 2017
Eastside Supports Sen. Wyden's Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act
February 2nd, 2017
Eastside Distilling Turns to Social Marketing to "Get out the Word" About Its Award-Winning Portland Potato Vodka
January 18th, 2017
Eastside Retains Portland-Based Sandstrom Partners for Spirits Branding and Marketing
December 6th, 2016
Melissa "Mel" Heim to Serve as Executive VP Operations of Eastside Distilling
December 1st, 2016
Import Approval Received for China by Eastside Distilling
November 15th, 2016
Eastside Distilling Ships First Canada Order
November 14th, 2016
Eastside Distilling Resumes Trading Under "ESDI" Symbol
November 14th, 2016
Eastside Distilling Reports Third Quarter 2016 Financial Results
November 8th, 2016
Eastside Distilling to Announce Third Quarter 2016 Financial Results and Host Conference Call on Monday, November 14, 2016 at 4:30pm ET
October 18th, 2016
Eastside Distilling Reverse Stock Split Completed, Effective October 18, 2016
October 10th, 2016
Eastside Distilling Announces Plan to Effect Reverse Stock Split
October 5th, 2016
Eastside Distilling Craft Spirits Earn Top Honors at 2016 New York World Wine & Spirits Competition
September 30th, 2016
Eastside Distilling Enters Florida, the Nation's Second Largest Spirit Market
September 15th, 2016
Eastside Distilling Elects Mick Fleming, Trent Davis, Lawrence Hirson and Jay Harkins to Board of Directors
September 13th, 2016
Eastside Distilling Ships Largest Order in Company's History
September 12th, 2016
Eastside Distilling to Present at Robins Equity Research Roundup
August 15th, 2016
Eastside Distilling Reports Second Quarter 2016 Financial Results
August 4th, 2016
Eastside to Announce Second Quarter 2016 Financial Results and Host Conference Call on Monday, August 15, 2016 at 4:30pm ET
July 25th, 2016
Grover Wickersham Appointed Chairman of Eastside's Board of Directors
July 21th, 2016
Eastside Distilling Retains Lytham Partners as Its Investor Relations Consulting Firm
June 29th, 2016
Eastside Distilling Completes Prepayment of Convertible Note
Company Retires 14% Secured Convertible Promissory Note
June 23rd, 2016
Eastside Completes $2.0M Equity Raise to Accelerate National Roll Out
Company Strengthens Balance Sheet to Invest in Growth
June 21st, 2016
Eastside Distilling Appoints Spirits Industry Veteran, Jay Harkins, as EVP of Sales
Harkins to Lead Expansion of Eastside's National Roll Out Campaign
June 6th, 2016
Eastside Distilling Prepays Convertible Note
Company Fully Prepays 14% Secured Convertible Promissory Note
May 16th, 2016
Eastside Distilling Reports Fiscal First Quarter 2016 Financial Results
Q1 2016 Sales up 46% From Q1 2015 to $621,882, With 3,148 Cases Shipped, Driving Gross Profit up 93% to $207,305 in Q1 2016 From Q1 2015
April 28th, 2016
Eastside Distilling Receives Multiple Purchase Orders From Major Distributor
Horizon Beverage Increases Its Demand for Award-Winning Burnside Bourbon and Barrel Hitch American Whiskey
April 22nd, 2016
Eastside Distilling Kicks Off Sales in California With Order by National Distributor
As the Nation's Largest Market for Spirits, California Represents the 16th State Where Consumers Can Now Purchase Eastside's Award-Winning, Master Crafted Spirits
Eastside Distilling Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2015 Results
2015 Sales Up 62% to Record $2.3 Million, Driven by Continued Successful Execution of National Roll-Out of Award-Winning Craft Spirits
Eastside Distilling Provides Business Update
Record 2015 Holiday Sales and Strong 2016 Start
PORTLAND, OR–(Marketwired – Mar 10, 2016) – Eastside Distilling, Inc. (OTCQB: ESDI), a producer of award-winning master-crafted spirits, reported today that its brand expansion efforts continue to drive strong sales momentum.
Eastside Distilling to Attend 28th Annual ROTH Conference on March 13, 2016
PORTLAND, OR–(Marketwired – Mar 8, 2016) – Eastside Distilling, Inc. (OTCQB: ESDI), a producer of award-winning master-crafted spirits, has been invited to attend the 28th Annual ROTH Conference being held on March 13-16, 2016 at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel in Dana Point, California.
Eastside Distilling Reports Fiscal Third Quarter 2015 Financial Results
Q3 Sales up 65% to $492,000 With 2,191 Cases Shipped PORTLAND, OR–(Marketwired – Nov 17, 2015) – Eastside Distilling, Inc. (OTCQB: ESDI), a producer of award-winning master-crafted spirits, reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2015.
Eastside Distilling’s Award-Winning Portfolio of Master Crafted Spirits Now Approved for Sale in Nevada
Eastside Secures Exclusive Distribution Agreement for State of Nevada PORTLAND, OR–(Marketwired – Oct 21, 2015) – Eastside Distilling, Inc. (OTCQB: ESDI), a producer of award-winning master-crafted spirits, has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with one the nation’s top five liquor distribution companies to distribute and sell its full portfolio of master crafted spirits across the state of Nevada.
Eastside Expands Management Team With New CFO Appointment
Experienced Financial and Operations Executive Steve Shum Joins Eastside Team PORTLAND, OR–(Marketwired – Oct 15, 2015) – Eastside Distilling, Inc. (OTCQB: ESDI) (“Eastside” or the “Company”), a producer of award-winning master-crafted spirits, today announced that Steve Shum has been appointed as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Mr. Shum will draw on his more than 20 years of comprehensive financial management and operations experience with public and private companies to support Eastside’s growth plans. Full details can be found in the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 6, 2015 at either the SEC’s website (www.sec.gov) or at the “Investors” section of the Company’s website at www.eastsidedistilling.com.
Eastside Distilling Reports Strong Momentum Ahead of Q4 & Provides Corporate Update on Recent Progress
Record Sales Continue as Company Prepares to Kick Off Q4 Holiday Season PORTLAND, OR–(Marketwired – Oct 1, 2015) – Eastside Distilling, Inc. (OTCQB: ESDI), a producer of award-winning master-crafted spirits, has provided a corporate update ahead of its busiest quarter of the year. “As we enter the seasonally strongest quarter of the year, we believe it is important to provide our shareholders with an overview of our progress and strategy to maximize sales between now and Christmas, as well as into 2016,” said the company’s CEO, Steven Earles. “As previously noted, our Q2 2015 revenues outpaced Q2 2014 revenues by almost 80%, and we are on track to continue our record sales levels for 2015 as well,” continued Mr. Earles.
Eastside Distilling Receives Illinois State Approval for Sale of Its Award-Winning Portfolio of Master Crafted Spirits
Eastside’s Master Crafted Spirits Approved for Sale in One of the Nation’s Top 5 Liquor Consumption States PORTLAND, OR–(Marketwired – Sep 22, 2015) – Eastside Distilling, Inc. (OTCQB: ESDI), a producer of award-winning master-crafted spirits, has been registered and approved by The Illinois Liquor Control Commission for sale of its full portfolio of award winning spirits.
Eastside Distilling’s Barrel Hitch American Whiskey Earns Top Honors in 2015 MicroLiquor Spirit Awards
Company’s Newly Launched Barrel Hitch American Whiskey Recognized for Exceptional Taste and Aesthetic Design PORTLAND, OR–(Marketwired – Sep 8, 2015) – Eastside Distilling, Inc. (OTCQB: ESDI), a producer of award-winning master-crafted spirits, is proud to announce that it has been awarded a Triple Gold Medal for ‘Best in Show’ and a Bronze Medal for packaging design by the MicroLiquor Spirit Awards, for the company’s recently launched Barrel Hitch American Whiskey.
Eastside Distilling Reports Fiscal Second Quarter 2015 Financial Results
Q2 Sales Up 66% to $427,000 With 1,930 Cases Shipped PORTLAND, OR–(Marketwired – Aug 17, 2015) – Eastside Distilling, Inc. (OTCQB: ESDI), a producer of award-winning master-crafted spirits, reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2015.
Eastside Distilling Receives Approval for Spirits Sales in Texas and Indiana
PORTLAND, OR–(Marketwired – Aug 5, 2015) – Eastside Distilling, Inc. (OTCQB: ESDI), a producer of award-winning master-crafted spirits, has been granted selling permit approvals by both the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission and the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission.
Eastside Distilling Introduces New Barrel Hitch American Whiskey and Barrel Hitch ‘Oregon Oak’ American Whiskey
PORTLAND, OR–(Marketwired – Jul 20, 2015) – Eastside Distilling, Inc. (OTCQB: ESDI), a producer of award-winning master-crafted spirits, has launched two new American Whiskeys, Barrel Hitch American Whiskey and Barrel Hitch ‘Oregon Oak’ American Whiskey.
Eastside Distilling Granted Spirits Seller’s Permit by New York, Receives Initial Order for Award-Winning Burnside Bourbon by Major Distributor
PORTLAND, OR–(Marketwired – Jul 9, 2015) – Eastside Distilling, Inc. (OTCQB: ESDI), a producer of award-winning master-crafted spirits, has been granted a seller’s permit by the New York State Liquor Authority, opening doors to one of the top five liquor consumption states in the U.S. New York also now becomes the eighth state where Eastside is actively distributing, following the entrance of Virginia last month.
Eastside Distilling Teams With Reed’s to Serve Award-Winning Beverages at the 2015 Molalla Buckeroo Rodeo
PORTLAND, OR–(Marketwired – Jun 29, 2015) – As the official and exclusive spirits sponsor for the 2015 Molalla Buckeroo Rodeo, Eastside Distilling, Inc. (OTCQB: ESDI) has teamed again with Reed’s, Inc. (NYSE MKT: REED) to serve Reed’s award-winning ginger brews as the perfect mixer with Eastside’s award-winning master crafted spirits. The rodeo will be held at the Molalla Buckeroo Grounds in downtown Molalla, Oregon on July 1-4, 2015.
Eastside Distilling Receives State Listing Approval for Spirits Sales in Virginia, Followed by Initial Order for Its Award-Winning Burnside Bourbon
PORTLAND, OR–(Marketwired – Jun 8, 2015) – Eastside Distilling, Inc. (OTCQB: ESDI), a producer of award-winning master-crafted spirits, has received listing approval by Virginia’s Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC). The approval resulted in an initial order for its award winning Burnside Bourbon from Virginia ABC, which operates 351 state-run liquor stores across the commonwealth.
Eastside Distilling Teams With Reed’s to Serve Award-Winning Beverages at the 2015 Portland Rose Festival
PORTLAND, OR–(Marketwired – May 21, 2015) – As the official provider of spirits for the 2015 Portland Rose Festival, Eastside Distilling, Inc. (OTCQB: ESDI) has teamed with Reed’s, Inc. (NYSE MKT: REED) to serve Reed’s award-winning ginger brews as the perfect mixer for Eastside’s award-winning master crafted spirits.
Eastside Distilling Reports Fiscal First Quarter 2015 Financial Results
PORTLAND, OR–(Marketwired – May 20, 2015) – Eastside Distilling, Inc. (OTCQB: ESDI), a producer of award-winning master-crafted spirits, reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2015.
Eastside Distilling Named Official Sponsor of Spirits for the 2015 Portland Rose Festival
PORTLAND, OR–(Marketwired – May 7, 2015) – Eastside Distilling, Inc. (OTCQB: ESDI), a producer of award-winning master-crafted spirits, has been selected as the official provider of spirits for the 2015 Portland Rose Festival. The historic Rose Festival is Portland, Oregon’s official civic festival and attracts more than 1 million visitors every year.
Eastside Distilling to Attend 16th Annual B. Riley & Co. Investor Conference on May 12, 2015
PORTLAND, OR–(Marketwired – Apr 23, 2015) – Eastside Distilling, Inc. (OTCQB: ESDI), a producer of award-winning master-crafted spirits, has been invited to attend the 16th Annual B. Riley & Co. Investor Conference being held on May 12-14, 2015 at the Loews Hollywood Hotel in Los Angeles.
Eastside Distilling Appoints Former Republic National Executive, Patrick Roth, as National Sales Manager to Lead New Marketing Campaign 15-Year Veteran of Republic National Distributing Company Joins Eastside Distilling.
Eastside Distilling Reports 2014 Financial Results PORTLAND, OR–(Marketwired – Apr 1, 2015) – Eastside Distilling, Inc. (OTCQB: ESDI), a producer of award-winning master-crafted spirits, reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2014.
Eastside Distilling Extends Employment Agreement of Master Distiller, Melissa Heim, to 2020 PORTLAND, OR–(Marketwired – Mar 4, 2015) – Eastside Distilling, Inc. (OTCQB: ESDI), a producer of award-winning master-crafted spirits, has extended to 2020 the employment agreement of its master distiller, Melissa Heim, as the company commences a new marketing campaign to expand its Northwest regional presence nationwide.
Eastside’s Award-Winning, Master Crafted Spirits to Be Served at Two Major Evening Entertainment Events. PORTLAND, OR–(Marketwired – Feb 26, 2015) – Eastside Distilling, Inc. (OTCQB: ESDI), a producer of award-winning master-crafted spirits, has been invited to attend the 27th Annual ROTH Conference being held on March 8-11, 2015 at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel in Dana Point, California.
Successfull Launch With ‘Hawks Talk Nightly’ at Super Bowl XLIX Drives New Partnership With Pacific Northwest’s Premier SPorts Television Network.
PORTLAND, OR–(Marketwired – Feb 24, 2015) – Comcast SportsNet Northwest, the Pacific Northwest’s premier sports television network and home of the Trail Blazers, and Eastside Distilling, Inc. (OTCQB: ESDI), Portland, Oregon’s producer of award-winning master-crafted spirits, have announced a new multi-faceted partnership through the end of 2015.
PORTLAND, OR–(Marketwired – Feb 5, 2015) – Eastside Distilling, Inc. (OTCQB: ESDI), a producer of award-winning master-crafted spirits, has announced that Blackheath Beverage Group is commencing the launch of Eastside’s new national sales campaign.
Eastside Distilling Engages Liolios Group to Lead New Strategic Investor Relations Program PORTLAND, OR–(Marketwired – Jan 23, 2015) – Eastside Distilling, Inc. ( OTCQB : ESDI ), a producer of award-winning master-crafted spirits, has engaged Liolios Group to lead a new strategic investor relations and financial communications program.
Eastside Distilling Begins Build-Out of Pacific Northwest’s Largest Distillery and Tasting Room for Crafted Spirits PORTLAND, OR–(Marketwired – Jan 15, 2015) – Eastside Distilling, Inc. ( OTCQB : ESDI ), an innovative and fast-growing premium producer of master crafted spirits has begun the build-out of its new 41,000 sq. ft. facility on Portland’s Distillery Row.
Eastside Distilling Rings in 2015 With Record Holiday Sales PORTLAND, OR–(Marketwired – Jan 13, 2015) – Eastside Distilling, Inc. (OTCQB: ESDI), an innovative and fast-growing premium producer of master crafted spirits, reported a more than 250% increase in distribution and direct sales during the recent holiday season, as compared to the holiday season for 2013.
Eastside Distilling Completes $2.2 Million Private Placement of Common Stock PORTLAND, OR–(Marketwired – Jan 5, 2015) – Eastside Distilling, Inc. (OTCQB: ESDI), an innovative and fast-growing premium producer of hand-crafted spirits, announced today that it has successfully completed a private placement of 5,512,500 shares of its common stock to certain institutional and accredited investors at a price of $0.40 per share, raising gross proceeds of approximately $2,205,000.
Eastside Distilling Opens Oregon’s First of Its Kind Retail Mall Location for Hand-Crafted Spirits PORTLAND, OR–(Marketwired – Dec 22, 2014) – Eastside Distilling, Inc. (OTCQB: ESDI), an innovative and fast-growing premium producer of hand-crafted spirits, has opened Oregon’s first customer tasting experience retail store at the Clackamas Town Center mall in Happy Valley, about 10 miles southwest of downtown Portland.