Terlato Wines, Heartland Distillers partner to create craft spirits portfolio
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Lake Bluff, Ill.-based Terlato Wines International, a U.S. marketer of premium wines and spirits, announced a partnership with Heartland Distillers, Indianapolis, to jointly produce and market a collection of premium American craft spirits. This represents the newest addition to the Terlato artisan spirits portfolio.
"When we started building our artisan spirits portfolio, we knew it would need to include a selection of unique and distinctive handcrafted American spirits," said Terlato Wines Chief Executive Officer William A. Terlato in a statement. "Small-batch American spirits are one of the fastest-growing and most dynamic categories in the U.S. drinks market, especially with millennials. We have been looking for a distillery partner who has the knowledge and passion to craft exceptional spirits of the highest quality and character. Our partnership and co-development of spirits with Heartland Distillers marks our entry into the luxury American craft spirits segment."