By james art DURHAM, NC, October 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Durham Distillery, a pioneering force in the American gin renaissance, is pleased to announce the release of its Conniption Gin (Kinship, American Dry, Navy Strength and Barrel Aged) in both Washington and Maryland.
The latest expanded footprint in DC and Maryland completes the Mid-Atlantic to Southeast geographic territory for Conniption Gin. Over the past six months, the brand has strategically expanded into MA, VA and IL.
“We are very excited to introduce Conniption to the MD/DC market. The quality and craftsmanship are superb. It’s an exciting addition to the gin category that consumers will love,” he commented Steve ReinerVice President of Sales, Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits Maryland.
Founded in 2013 by Melissa and Lee KatrincicDurham Distillery is a pioneer in the American gin renaissance, known for its award-winning Conniption Gin. It is located in Durham, North Carolinathe distillery is celebrated for blending traditional gin craftsmanship with cutting-edge scientific innovation, notably being the first distillery in the US to use vacuum cold distillation. This sophisticated method preserves delicate botanicals, creating gins that are authentic, complex and refreshingly modern.
Since its launch in 2015, Durham Distillery has won over 60 national and international awards, cementing its place as America’s most awarded gin distillery. In 2024, Conniption’s Kinship, Navy Strength and Barrel-Aged Gin were named “Best in the USA” in their respective categories at the prestigious World Gin Awards. Conniption’s portfolio is celebrated for its balanced and authentic contemporary flavor profiles, using all-natural ingredients and maintaining a commitment to being sugar-free and additive-free.
“We couldn’t be more excited to provide consumers throughout DC and Maryland with our award-winning, uniquely positioned line of gin offerings,” he states Melissa Katrincicco-owner, CEO and president of Durham Distillery. Katrincic continues: “Conniption (gin) continues to outpace the annual growth of the super premium gin market by an average of 20 points (30% vs. 10%), which only further reinforces the need to continue to strategically expand our distribution and footprint in more key markets in 2025 and beyond.”
Conniption Gin is available in NC, SC, GA, VA, MD, WashingtonTN, FL, NY, NJ, CO, IL and MA, with further expansion on the horizon. Also available at conniptiongin.com. In addition to gin, the distillery produces DAMN FINE liqueurs, cold-distilled cucumber vodka, and a line of canned Conniption cocktails. Expanding its presence, Durham Distillery opened its own Cocktail Bar Corpse Reviver in 2020 and will debut Conniption Cocktails and Cuisine in Raleigh-Durham International Airport in 2025
For more information visit www.conniptiongin.com and www.durhamdistillery.com. Follow @ConniptionGin and @DurhamDistillery on social media.
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