More Than a Middleman
Kentucky's wine and spirits wholesalers safely and efficiently transport alcoholic beverages from suppliers to retailers, but we're not just logistics experts. We build brands, educate customers, generate tax revenue, and embrace compliance and responsibility. And we have an enormous impact on the Commonwealth's bottom line and our local communities. Established in 1935, the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of Kentucky is the trade association proudly representing this dynamic industry in Frankfort and Washington, D.C.
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$1.6 billion in salesLast year in Kentucky, $1.6 billion of alcoholic beverages were sold at the wholesale level representing over 36,000 brands.
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2,600 good-paying jobsAlcohol wholesalers and distributors employ over 2,600 Kentuckians with an average annual wage of nearly $80,000.
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$192 million in taxesAlcohol wholesalers and distributors annually collect $192 million (and growing) in state excise taxes, in addition to millions of dollars in business taxes paid each year.
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Brand builders
Wholesalers know their suppliers' products inside and out, allowing them to educate retail customers and drive sales through data, marketing, and product displays. We also pride ourselves on working with small wineries and craft distilleries to help get their operations off the ground and grow their brands.
Master mixologists
Wholesalers employ sales professionals, mixologists, and sommeliers who educate retail stores and bartenders, and develop wine and cocktail menus for hotels, events, bars and restaurants.
Compliance driven
Wholesalers play a critical role ensuring alcohol is safe for consumption, properly tracked, and ends up in the right hands. We also support SafeRide Kentucky and law enforcement education programs, and collect millions of dollars for state government that is used for public health and safety initiatives.
Kentucky proud
Wholesaler employees are your friends, neighbors and constituents - and your little league coaches and community leaders. And we're proud to work with our renowned Kentucky distilleries to help responsibly grow the bourbon industry in the Commonwealth and around the world.
Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of Kentucky
906 Lily Creek Rd., Ste. 102
Louisville, Kentucky 40243
[email protected]
906 Lily Creek Rd., Ste. 102
Louisville, Kentucky 40243
[email protected]