Artisan Beverage Group

What Artisan Beverage Group does

Artisan Beverage Group is an independent craft beverage distributor headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, founded in 2015 by Taylor and Sara McDermott as a family-owned business. The company operates as a wholesale distributor connecting beverage producers with retail accounts across the state of North Carolina, with route-based coverage spanning four regional territories: the Charlotte Area, the Triangle (Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill), the Triad (Greensboro-Winston Salem), and Western NC (Asheville area). It maintains a single distribution facility at 2651 Bagby Ln, Building B, Charlotte, and operates with a small team of 1–10 employees.

The company's core product is its distribution service and curated supplier portfolio, which spans over 80 brands across craft beer (hazy IPAs, sours, barrel-aged ales, farmhouse), natural and low-intervention wine, craft cider, kombucha, and emerging categories including THC-infused seltzers, CBD beverages, and non-alcoholic wines. Notable supplier relationships include Lenny Boy Brewing, GT's Kombucha, The Veil Brewing Co., ANXO Cidery, Other Half Brewing, Crooked Stave, Winedom Imports, and Woody's Non-Alcoholic Wine. The underlying technology is conventional distribution logistics rather than proprietary software; the company website is powered by the third-party Arryved commerce platform.

Artisan Beverage Group generates revenue through transactional margins on beverage sales to retail accounts (bars, restaurants, bottle shops), using a quote-based, negotiated pricing model rather than published pricing. Its go-to-market combines a sales-led approach with knowledgeable territory-based sales representatives and event-driven engagement through guided tastings. Marketing is conducted via the company website, Instagram (@artisanbevnc), Facebook, Twitter/X (@ArtisanBevNC), and an email newsletter. The company remains privately held by the McDermott family with no disclosed institutional investors, parent company, or funding rounds.

Name

Artisan Beverage Group

Legal name

Artisan Beverage Group

Website

https://artisanbeveragegroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Artisan Beverage Group is a Charlotte, NC-based independent craft beverage distributor founded in 2015 that delivers a curated portfolio of 80+ craft beer, wine, cider, kombucha, and non-alcoholic brands to retailers across North Carolina.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wholesale Beverage Distribution

SIC

Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Craft & Specialty Beverage Wholesale (Local/Artisanal) (AFAIAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Beer, Brewery & Craft Beverage Tastings (THAJAGAE)

Keywords

• Craft beverage distribution
• Craft beer wholesale
• Wine distribution
• Cider distribution
• Non-alcoholic beverages

Headquarters

HQ city

Charlotte

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Beverage Distribution: Artisan Beverage Group distributes craft beverages (beer, wine, cider, kombucha, non-alcoholic) to retailers across North Carolina. Revenue is generated through margins on product sales to retail accounts (bars, restaurants, bottle shops). The company takes ownership of products and resells to retailers.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Artisan Beverage Group is an independent craft beverage distributor that takes ownership of beer, wine, cider, kombucha, THC soda, CBD drink, and non-alcoholic beverage products from a curated portfolio of supplier brands and resells them at margin to retail accounts including bars, restaurants, and bottle shops. The company provides statewide North Carolina distribution coverage across Charlotte Area, Triangle, Triad, and Western NC regions, complemented by category expertise, guided tastings, and supplier storytelling support.

Product overview

Artisan Beverage Group is an independent craft beverage distributor servicing North Carolina, headquartered in Charlotte, NC. The company operates as a distribution platform for a diverse portfolio of beverage brands across multiple categories including craft beer, wine, cider, kombucha, and non-alcoholic beverages. The portfolio includes over 80 supplier brands spanning local, regional, national, and international producers. Product categories include: craft beer (IPAs, hazy beers, sour ales, barrel-aged beers, lagers, wheat beers, farmhouses), wine (natural/low-intervention wines, imported beers, sparkling wines), craft cider and mead, craft kombucha, and other specialty beverages (CBD drinks, THC seltzers, non-alcoholic wines, coffee sodas). The distribution service covers multiple regions of North Carolina including Charlotte Area, Triangle (Raleigh-Durham), Triad (Greensboro-Winston Salem), and Western NC (Asheville area), providing discovery, strategy, service, and experiential support to connect suppliers with retailers and consumers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Craft Beverage Wholesale Distribution Core distribution service under which Artisan Beverage Group takes ownership of supplier products and resells them at margin to bars, restaurants, and bottle shops across North Carolina, supported by route-based logistics, a sales team, and point-of-sale materials.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Lenny Boy Brewing Co.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal Charlotte-based brewery and kombucha producer. Lenny Boy started in 2012 with USDA Certified Organic products including kombucha, traditional beers, and sour/wild ales. One of the company's local brewery partners in the Carolinas.
• Amplify WinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine brand distributed by Artisan Beverage Group. Part of the curated wine portfolio focusing on natural, low-intervention wines.
• Winedom ImportscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorImporter of fine wines, cider, and spirits. Exclusive representatives in New York (though distributed by ABG in NC). Focus on independent wineries that grow their own grapes and control the winemaking process. Selected by Tasting Panel including sommeliers.
• Winedom ImportscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorImporter of fine wines, cider, and spirits to the United States. Works with wineries that express the region they are from. Focus on independent wineries and distilleries. Most wineries practice organic farming.
• Untitled ArtcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWisconsin-based craft beer brand known for new and exciting beer styles. Beers presented without explanation allowing drinker to formulate their own opinion. Similar to a gypsy brewery.
• Untitled ArtcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCraft beer brewery that makes new and exciting beer styles available. Beers are presented without explanation. Creative influence from Levi Funk. Similar to a gypsy brewery, brewing what they want when they want it.
• The Veil Brewing CompanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCraft brewery known for barrel aged, hazy IPAs, sours, and fruit beers. Distributed across all NC regions.
• The Veil Brewing CompanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCraft brewery producing barrel aged, craft beer, dark, fruit, hazy, hoppy, IPA, juicy, lager, and sour beers. Distributed across all NC areas.
• ANXOcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWashington DC-based cidery. Apples purchased directly from farmers, fermented dry with wine and native yeasts. #sugarfree #glutenfree #lowcarb. Produces barrel aged and farmhouse ciders.
• ANXOcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCidery using amazing apples purchased directly from farmers, fermented dry in Washington, DC with wine and native yeasts. Never with additives or adjuncts. Natural, sugarfree, glutenfree, lowcarb products.
• VYBES CBDcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCBD beverage brand founded by Jonathan Eppers. Focus on mind and body healing powers of CBD. Non-psychoactive beverage for balanced, grounded life.
• VYBES CBDcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCBD beverage company with mission to share mind and body healing powers of CBD. Non-psychoactive gift from mother nature. Addresses physical and emotional toll of fast-paced world.
• GT's KombuchacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTop-selling kombucha brand. Raw, organic, naturally effervescent, handcrafted in small batches. Authentic brewing process for over 20 years.
• GT's KombuchacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKombucha producer staying true to authentic brewing process for over 20 years. #1 selling kombucha, raw, organic, naturally effervescent, handcrafted in small batches. Always cultured, never compromised.
• Urban Orchard Cider Co.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAsheville-based craft cider producer using local apples from Hendersonville, NC. Farm-to-table ingredients. Focus on pure form ciders without artificial sweeteners, aromas, colors, or flavors.
• Woody's Non-Alcoholic WinecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOrganic wine from California. Certified organic Chardonnay with alcohol gently removed, infused with natural flavors and fizzy sparkle. Non-alcoholic wine option.
• MELOcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTHC seltzer brand revolutionizing the way people unwind. Bold flavors including Grapefruit and Berry blends. Designed to fit dynamic lifestyle.
• MELOcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTHC seltzer company revolutionizing way to unwind. Vision of world where socializing doesn't compromise wellness or values. Bold flavors capturing essence of adventure and refreshment.
• Cloud ColacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorClassic cola with twist. Elevated flavors with 10mg Delta 9 THC. Lineup includes Classic Cola, Root Beer, and Orange Creamsicle.
• Cloud ColacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorClassic cola with twist - elevated flavors with 10mg Delta 9 THC. Classic Cola, Root Beer, and Orange Creamsicle varieties. Experience beyond just a drink.
• Crooked Stave-Modern Artisan BrewerycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDenver-based artisan beer project founded by Brettanomyces Guru Chad Yakobson. Progressive approach blending science and art through creativity and passion. Specializes in Brettanomyces, wild, sour, and barrel-aged beers.
• Crooked Stave-Modern Artisan BrewerycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorArtisan beer project founded in Denver in late 2010. Culmination of brewmaster Chad Yakobson's open source Master's research on Brettanomyces. Releases specialty Brettanomyces only, wild, sour and barrel-aged beers.
• Other Half BrewingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrooklyn-based brewery founded in 2014 by Sam Richardson, Matt Monahan, and Andrew Burman. Mission to create beer they wanted to drink from company they wanted to be part of. Now expanded to NYC, DC, Philadelphia, Finger Lakes, and Buffalo.
• Other Half BrewingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFounded in 2014 in Brooklyn, NY with simple mission to create beer they wanted to drink from company they wanted to be part of. Vision to push boundaries of beer and culture. Grown to include spaces in NYC, Washington DC, Philadelphia, Finger Lakes, and Buffalo.
• Lawson's Finest LiquidscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVermont brewery founded in 2008. Started as 1bbl home-based brewery, expanded to 7bbl in 2011. Known for Sip of Sunshine IPA. Destination Brewery and Taproom opened in Waitsfield in 2018.
• GT's KombuchacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKombucha producer with over 20 years of authentic brewing process. #1 selling kombucha, raw, organic, naturally effervescent, handcrafted in small batches. Always cultured, never compromised.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Mutual Distributing Company: Greensboro, NC-based beverage distributor serving the same North Carolina on-premise and off-premise accounts; comparable craft-focused distributor with overlapping supplier relationships and statewide territory coverage.
• Skurnik Wines & Spirits: Family-owned specialty wine importer and distributor with curated low-intervention and natural wine book; comparable business model of representing sought-after boutique producers to on-premise/off-premise accounts.
• Vias Imports: Specialty wine and craft beer importer/distributor representing independent European and domestic producers; same mix of curated exclusivity and education-driven sales as ABG.
• T. Edward Wines: Specialty wine distributor focused on artisanal and natural producers; comparable independent distributor combining low-intervention and small-producer portfolios with route-based retail delivery.
• Tryon Distributing Company: Charlotte, NC-area independent beverage distributor targeting craft producers and on-premise accounts; directly comparable in scale, geography and curated-portfolio distribution model.
• R.A. Jeffreys Distribution Company: North Carolina-based craft and specialty beverage distributor serving bars, restaurants and retailers; comparable local distribution model with a focus on differentiated craft supplier book.

Broad incumbents

• Reyes Beverage Group: Large-scale national beverage distributor with craft beer division (e.g., Chicago's Breakthru tie-ins) competing for the same regional retail customers ABG serves; much larger route density and capital base.
• Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits: National beverage distributor with major North Carolina operations distributing wine, beer and spirits; broad-line incumbent whose specialty/craft divisions partially overlap with ABG's curated portfolio.
• Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC): Largest US beverage distributor with significant North Carolina operations; competes for the same retail accounts but offers far broader portfolios across beer, wine and spirits rather than craft curation.
• Breakthru Beverage Group: Large US beverage distributor with operations across multiple states including the Carolinas; competes for craft supplier mandates and accounts but at significantly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ArtisanBevNC
• Facebookfacebook.com/ArtisanBeverageGroup
• Instagraminstagram.com/artisanbevnc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/artisan-beverage-group-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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