Johnson Brothers is pleased to announce it will expand its partnership with Rémy Cointreau to include all of Wisconsin, effective July 1. Prior to this agreement, Johnson Brothers represented the portfolio in Iowa and select Wisconsin markets, adding Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Nebraska in 2022.

“Expanding our footprint with Johnson Brothers to include all of Wisconsin furthers the partnership we extended into Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Nebraska one year ago,” said Nicolas Beckers, President & CEO Americas at Rémy Cointreau. “We are confident this expansion strengthens our potential for success in these key markets.”

The Rémy Cointreau portfolio crosses many important spirits categories and segments, including Rémy Martin Cognac, The Botanist Gin, Bruichladdich Single Malt Scotch, and Cointreau Liqueur.

“Growing our partnership with Rémy Cointreau to include the entire state of Wisconsin better positions us to build upon the strength of their elite portfolio,” said Mark Hubler, President & CEO of Johnson Brothers. “Rémy is world-renowned for their exceptional spirits, and we are excited about our shared vision for future growth.”

Johnson Brothers is pleased to announce, after a rigorous request for proposal process, it will expand its partnership with Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits and extend representation into Wisconsin, effective June 1. Prior to this agreement, Johnson Brothers represented the portfolio in Minnesota, Hawaii, North Carolina, North Dakota, South Dakota, and West Virginia.

“We are thrilled to continue to grow our partnership with Johnson Brothers,” said Peter Deutsch, CEO of Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits. “The Johnson Brothers team has continually proven their commitment to performance and execution across the entire Deutsch Family portfolio, and we are excited for our continued shared success.”

The Deutsch Family portfolio includes industry-leading brands, such as Josh Cellars, Josh Cellars Reserve, [ yellow tail ], Gray Whale Gin, Redemption Whiskey, and, most recently, Cantera Negra Tequila.

“We are delighted to expand our already strong partnership with Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits into Wisconsin,” said Mark Hubler, President and CEO of Johnson Brothers. “Our demonstrated success with these brands across other U.S. markets is a testament to our passion for the Deutsch Family portfolio, and we are excited to expand our footprint with this innovative, family-owned partner.”

Johnson Brothers announced today it has been named one of the 2023 Most Trustworthy Companies in America.

This recognition is presented by Newsweek in partnership with Statista, Inc., a leading market and consumer data provider, who evaluated the business practices and relationships of 3,100 U.S.-based companies with revenues over $500 million. In the food and beverage category, there were 46 winners, with Johnson Brothers being the only beer, wine, and spirits distributor recognized.

“Being recognized as one of the most trustworthy companies in America reinforces our commitment to live the values that have defined our culture since 1953,” said Mark Hubler, Chief Executive Officer and President of Johnson Brothers. “We are especially proud of this award because it embodies what we strive to be for our team members, customers, and supplier partners.”

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