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Industry insights, product launches, and stories from North Carolina's spirits landscape, written for distillers, trade accounts, and craft spirits enthusiasts.

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An image of Hood River Distillers 90th anniversary
•Liqueur

Dorado Rock Expands Portfolio with Hood River Distillers' Lucid Absinthe & ULLR

Dorado Rock proudly expands our Hood River Distillers representation in North Carolina. We are adding Lucid Absinthe and ULLR to our premium lineup al...

Mark Fitlin
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Professional portrait of Cody Baxter, Broker Representative for Dorado Rock LLC in Charlotte.
•Dorado Rock News

Meet Cody Baxter: Scaling Brand Horizons in the Charlotte Market

Meet Cody Baxter, Dorado Rock LLC's Broker Representative for Charlotte. Learn how he connects premium spirit brands with the Queen City's top venues.

Mark Fitlin
Mark Fitlin
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A professional and welcoming portrait of Hayley Smith, Broker Representative for Dorado Rock LLC.
•Dorado Rock News

Meet Hayley Smith: Connecting Premium Brands with the North Carolina Coast

Meet Hayley Smith, Dorado Rock LLC's Broker Representative for Wilmington. Learn how her dynamic approach drives brand visibility along the NC coast.

Shane Caulder
Shane Caulder
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A lineup of colorful Daon Soju bottles showcasing different fruit and yogurt flavors.
•Soju

The Ultimate Guide to Daon Soju: Flavors, Pairings, and Craftsmanship

Looking for a crisp, refreshing spirit to elevate your next gathering? Discover everything you need to know about Daon Soju, from its incredible fruit...

Mark Fitlin
Mark Fitlin
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A professional photograph of Chazz Jacobs, Warehouse Manager at Dorado Rock LLC
•Dorado Rock News

Meet Chazz Jacobs: The Mastermind Behind Dorado Rock’s Logistics

Meet Chazz Jacobs, the logistics mastermind keeping Dorado Rock LLC moving. Learn how his meticulous inventory management ensures premium spirits hit ...

Mark Fitlin
Mark Fitlin
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A bottle of Uncle Val's Botanical Gin on a table next to lemon and limes.
•Gin

We’re Welcoming 3 Badge Beverage to Our North Carolina Portfolio

We’re thrilled to announce the addition of 3 Badge Beverage to our portfolio. Get ready to experience the exceptional craft of Uncle Val's Gin and Kir...

Shane Caulder
Shane Caulder
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Professional business lifestyle portrait of Renee Fitlin, Chief Marketing Officer of Dorado Rock LLC.
•Dorado Rock News

Meet Renee Fitlin: Anchoring Dorado Rock's Vision as Chief Marketing Officer

Meet Renee Fitlin, CMO of Dorado Rock LLC. Discover how her background in the Coast Guard, BB&T, and GE drives data-driven marketing success for premi...

Shane Caulder
Shane Caulder
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Professional corporate headshot of Mark Fitlin, co-founder of Dorado Rock LLC.
•Dorado Rock News

Meet Mark Fitlin: Protecting Assets, Building Brands, and Giving Back

From securing the nation's largest financial systems to championing "bourbon for a cause" with LLS, discover the story of Dorado Rock co-founder Mark ...

Shane Caulder
Shane Caulder
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Professional portrait of Shane Caulder, co-founder of Dorado Rock LLC, smiling in a casual business setting.
•Dorado Rock News

Meet Shane Caulder: The Driving Force Behind Dorado Rock LLC

Meet Shane Caulder, the driving force behind Dorado Rock LLC. Discover his journey from Coca-Cola and Penelope Bourbon to building NC's top spirits co...

Mark Fitlin
Mark Fitlin
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Close up of La Gritona Reposado Tequila in its signature recycled green glass bottle.
•Tequila

The Mystery of the Missing Green Bottles: Where is La Gritona Tequila?

The green bottles are briefly missing! Here is everything you need to know about the La Gritona import change and exactly when it returns to our state...

Mark Fitlin
Mark Fitlin
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A wild Dasylirion wheeleri (Desert Spoon) plant in the Chihuahuan desert.
•Sotol

The Desert’s Best Kept Secret: What is Sotol?

Move over Mezcal. Sotol is the wild, grassy spirit taking the craft cocktail world by storm. Here is everything you need to know about the "Desert Spo...

Shane Caulder
Shane Caulder
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A refreshing vodka cocktail with a lime wedge and metal straw in a stemless glass, sitting on a rustic wooden table at a sunlit outdoor patio in North Carolina.
•RTD

Which RTDs Use Premium Vodka? 3 Top-Shelf Brands You Can Find in NC

Stop settling for malt. We’re breaking down the best RTDs using premium vodka, like Sandbagger, Welch's and The Copper Can, that you can actually find...

Mark Fitlin
Mark Fitlin
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