Savannah Distributing

What Savannah Distributing does

Savannah Distributing Company Inc. is a privately held, family-owned wholesale beverage distributor founded in 1938 and headquartered in Savannah, Georgia. The company distributes craft, domestic, and imported beer; still and sparkling wines and Champagne; premium distilled spirits; hemp-derived Delta-9 THC beverages; and non-alcoholic water, mixers, and beers to licensed package stores, grocery stores, convenience stores, restaurants, and bars across the State of Georgia. Its core technology is physical rather than digital: more than 200,000 square feet of cool and cold storage across three warehouse facilities in Savannah (headquarters plus a new 2024 facility), Atlanta, and Valdosta, supported by direct sales coverage and two third-party online ordering platforms, DSDLink and Provi/Sevenfifty, that allow licensed retailers to browse catalog, view pricing, and place orders at any time at no cost.

Revenue is generated by purchasing beverage inventory from brand suppliers and reselling it to Georgia retailers through this three-tier distribution model, with the company stating only that online ordering is free to customers and that delivery is limited to Georgia-licensed retailers. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. Savannah Distributing is the only known employer of record in its small headcount range (11-50), is not part of a larger corporate group, and has raised no outside funding, leaving growth funded entirely by operating cash flow. The company differentiates on its longstanding craft beer leadership position, family-owned continuity, premium brand portfolio curation, and a weekly beer letter newsletter that functions as its primary customer engagement channel.

Name

Savannah Distributing

Legal name

Savannah Distributing Company Inc.

Website

https://savdist.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1938

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wholesale Beverage Distribution

NAICS

Beer, Wine, and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (4248), Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (42482), Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers (424810)

SIC

Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180), Bottled & Canned Soft Drinks & Carbonated Waters (2086)

akta.pro primary industry

Beer, Wine & Spirits Wholesale Distribution (CRAOAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cannabis Wholesale Distribution (Flower, Extracts, Edibles) (CRAOAIAF), Hemp & CBD Product Wholesale Distribution (CRAOAIAG), Beverage Wholesale Distribution (Non-Alcoholic) (CRAOAAAH)

Keywords

• Wholesale beverage distribution
• Craft beer distribution
• Wine and spirits
• Alcoholic beverage wholesale
• Georgia beverage distributor

Headquarters

HQ city

Savannah

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Beverage Distribution: Savannah Distributing generates revenue by distributing craft beer, domestic and imported wines, and premium spirits to Georgia retailers. They serve package, grocery, and convenience stores as well as restaurants and bars throughout the state.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Savannah Distributing is a wholesale beverage distribution company that supplies craft beer, domestic and imported wines, premium spirits, hemp-derived Delta-9 THC beverages, and non-alcoholic products (water, cocktail mixers, NA beers) to licensed retailers across Georgia. Operating since 1938, the company runs three warehouse facilities with over 200,000 square feet of cool and cold storage and offers two free online ordering platforms (DSDLink and Provi/Sevenfifty) for licensed Georgia retailers.

Product overview

Savannah Distributing Company Inc. is a locally owned, family-operated premium beverage distribution company serving Georgia beverage retailers since 1938. The company operates as a single unified distribution service offering five core product categories: Beer Distribution (craft, domestic, imported, cider, and sake), Wine Distribution (still wines, sparkling wines, Champagne), Spirits Distribution (premium distilled spirits), Hemp Products (Delta-9 THC beverages), and Non-Alcoholic Products (water, cocktail mixers, NA beers). The company provides package, keg, and cold delivery services through its online ordering platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Beer Distribution Wholesale distribution of craft beer, domestic and imported beer brands, cider, and sake to licensed Georgia retailers. Savannah Distributing was an early leader in craft beer distribution in Georgia and remains the dominant craft beer source in the state.
• Wine Distribution Wholesale distribution of still wines, sparkling wines, and Champagne from New World and Old World producers. Package and keg delivery is offered to Georgia restaurants, retailers, and wine bars.
• Spirits Distribution Wholesale distribution of premium and legendary distilled spirits brands to Georgia retailers, representing some of the most recognized names in the distilled spirits industry with a diverse portfolio.
• Hemp Products Distribution Wholesale distribution of hemp-derived Delta-9 THC products, including Delta-9 THC beverages, to licensed Georgia retailers.
• Non-Alcoholic Product Distribution Wholesale distribution of non-alcoholic beverages including water, cocktail mixers, and non-alcoholic beers to licensed Georgia retailers.
• Online Ordering Service A free online ordering service for licensed Georgia retailers, providing access to two platforms (DSDLink and Provi/Sevenfifty) to browse catalogs, view pricing, review past orders, and place orders at any time of day.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits: The largest wine and spirits distributor in the U.S., serving Georgia alongside many other states. Competes with Savannah Distributing on premium spirits and wine supplier contracts but at vastly greater scale.
• Breakthru Beverage Group: North American beverage alcohol distributor with a presence in multiple states. Comparable as a competing wholesaler pursuing similar premium and craft supplier relationships across overlapping geographies.
• Republic National Distributing Company: National beverage alcohol distributor with operations across the U.S., including Georgia. Comparable as a competing route-to-market for premium wine, spirits, and beer suppliers across the same retailer base.
• Johnson Brothers: Multi-state wine, spirits, and beer distributor. Comparable as a fellow family-influenced regional wholesaler expanding into adjacent categories with similar supplier-driven growth models.

Others

• Provi: B2B online ordering and marketplace platform for beverage alcohol. Relevant as a technology partner that Savannah Distributing already uses (Provi/Sevenfifty) and as an adjacent enabler reshaping how distributors and retailers transact.

Direct peers

• Atlanta Beverage Company: A large Georgia-based beer and beverage wholesaler with statewide coverage. Directly comparable as a fellow craft-focused beer distributor serving the same licensed Georgia retail base as Savannah Distributing.
• United Distributors: Georgia-headquartered beverage distributor (beer, wine, spirits) with multi-state Southeast reach. Directly competes for the same licensed Georgia retailers and supplier mandates as Savannah Distributing.
• Georgia Crown Distributing Company: Georgia-based wine and spirits distributor serving retailers statewide. Closely mirrors Savannah Distributing's wine and spirits book and on-premise account strategy within the same Georgia geography.
• Empire Distributors: Multi-state beverage distributor (wine, spirits, beer) headquartered in the Southeast. Operates overlapping Georgia routes and competes for the same premium supplier portfolios and on-premise accounts.

Regional players

• Lipman Brothers: Tennessee-based beverage distributor serving the Southeast. Comparable as a regional wholesaler with a similar craft-and-premium mix operating in adjacent geography to Savannah Distributing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/savdist

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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