MGP (Nasdaq: MGPI) has announced a new partnership with Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) to exclusively represent its Green Hat Gin brand in Maryland and Washington, D.C. The announcement follows MGP's acquisition of DC-based New Columbia Distillers LLC in March 2020. Green Hat Gin is the latest addition to MGP's portfolio of award-winning brands, and is its only proprietary gin brand.
"We are proud to partner with RNDC to continue to build awareness and scale Green Hat Gin in Maryland and Washington, D.C.," says Andrew Mansinne, Vice President of Brands, MGP Ingredients. "We look forward to working with the expert teams at RNDC to realize the full potential of Green Hat Gin."
Green Hat Gin operates its distillery, as well as its retail tasting room, bar and gin garden, in the Ivy City neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Housed in an historic warehouse, Green Hat was the first distillery licensed in Washington, D.C. after Prohibition. Named for local bootlegger, George Cassiday, who was known for his signature green fedora, Green Hat delivers a premium gin crafted with a unique blend of botanicals.
MGP's other proprietary spirits brands include: TILL American Wheat Vodka, George Remus Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Remus Repeal Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Rossville Union Master Crafted Straight Rye Whiskey, Rossville Union Barrel Proof Master Crafted Straight Rye Whiskey, and Eight & Sand Blended Bourbon Whiskey. All brands are wholly-owned by MGP Ingredients, a leading distiller with operations in Atchison, Kansas, Lawrenceburg, Indiana, and Washington, D.C.