You might not know Treasury Wine Estates by name, but chances are you’re familiar with their portfolio, as it consists of some of the most highly revered and awarded brands in the world. The global wine company is responsible for producing a wide range of premium products, which can be found in our catalog.

19 Crimes

Defiant by nature, bold in character, and always uncompromising, 19 Crimes is known for its unique labeling, offering a side story to entertain you even more. The backstory hails from the days when British law called for some convicts to be shipped out to America or Australia. “There are 19 corks, one for each of the 19 crimes a person could commit to be sentenced to ‘Punishment by Transportation.’ The corks, which are randomly distributed with the bottles, have the name of the crime on the side,” according to the brand’s website. These convicts then became pioneers in frontier country, and the wines celebrate that spirit.

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Mijenta believes crafting premium tequila begins with quality ingredients, which is why it uses fully mature Blue Weber agave from the highlands of Jalisco, Mexico. In addition to using only the best ingredients, Mijenta employs a meticulous process to capture all the nuances of the agave, which includes slow cooking, rich fermentation, and delicate distillation.

With a commitment to perfection in every detail, Mijenta products are the result of a carefully controlled process where every step receives the attention it deserves and includes no additives.

Showcasing the artistry of traditional tequila-making with a modern twist, Mijenta offers various options for tequila connoisseurs and casual drinkers to enjoy.

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Regular soda brands pack their products with added sugar, which can lead to a host of concerns for consumers. Zevia decided it was time for an upgrade, which is why it produces a zero-sugar, zero-calorie option that’s sweetened with stevia and plant-based ingredients. Unlike some other products sweetened by stevia, Zevia products are naturally sweetened and do not include bulking agents, such as erythritol.

Additionally, Zevia products are Non-GMO Project Verified, meaning they contain no genetically modified or bioengineered ingredients, like dyes or other coloring additives. To ensure compliance and maintain its standards, all Zevia products complete a comprehensive third-party verification before they reach the shelves of retailers.

Zevia Soda Flavors

Zevia’s lineup of sodas includes a wide range of options in 12-ounce cans with no calories or sugar. The lineup includes the following flavors:

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Looking for ready-to-drink cocktails to stock your coolers? Check out Waterbird Spirits’ selection of canned cocktails, made with premium distilled spirits and high-quality ingredients. Discover more about this brand from the team at Columbia Distributing, available to bars, restaurants, and retailers throughout Washington state.

About Waterbird Spirits’ Offerings

Waterbird Spirits believes canned cocktails shouldn’t shortchange consumers out of great taste. They are committed to including premium ingredients in their beverages to ensure an enjoyable drinking experience sip after sip.

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Are you looking for a refreshing light beer? Try the crisp and clean taste of Montucky Cold Snacks Lager (ABV: 4.1%,). Refreshing like a gurgling mountain stream, this lager is the adventurist’s beverage. Montucky Cold snacks is available from Columbia Distributing throughout Oregon and Washington.

Montucky Cold Snacks Lager

Montucky Cold Snacks is an American-style lager with a crisp taste and light body. It takes a simple approach to beer with a vegan-friendly recipe, consisting of malted barley, hops, water, and yeast; and no rice fillers are added. Montucky Cold Snacks pairs well with simple, casual foods that will not overpower its subtle flavor profile while complementing its refreshing nature, such as:

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Columbia Distributing is proud to be regarded as a reputable alcoholic beverage and non-alcoholic beverage distributor in the Pacific Northwest. We have earned our outstanding reputation by continuously exceeding the needs and expectations of licensed beverage retailers in Oregon and Washington. This is only possible with a driven workforce consisting of motivated individuals such as Tim Mikesell.

Mikesell is the sales director in Everett and has been with Columbia Distributing for 21 years. Working in grocery stores before his tenure with the company, Mikesell always envied folks who were able to move around throughout their day to various locations. So, he decided a change was in order. Since joining Columbia Distributing, Mikesell has not looked back and continues to grow within the company thanks to the many opportunities provided to him and everyone else working here. Learn what it is like working at Columbia Distributing and why our company stands out from other employers.

Opportunity at Every Turn

At Columbia Distributing, we invest in our employees because we believe they are our greatest assets. We take immense pride in helping our workers reach professional and personal goals and have created a work culture that nurtures and encourages growth within the company.

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Boston Beer Company produces some of the most recognizable beverage brands and widely consumed products on the market. Learn more about the Boston Beer Company brands available in Oregon and Washington from our team at Columbia Distributing.

Angry Orchard

You can’t talk about hard cider and not mention Angry Orchard. Based in Walden, NY, and founded in 2011, the company continuously finds itself amongst the most popular producers of hard ciders. Cidermakers source apples and other ingredients from all over the world to create outstanding products with flavorful profiles.

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We know picking the *right* beverage to have stocked for a party or give as a host gift can feel overwhelming (so many options in any given aisle!). To help, we created a three-part series on what we’re bringing to gatherings *and* stocking our fridges, wine racks, and bar carts – and a few gift bags – with this season, ranging from beers to hard ciders, wines to spirits, and juices to sodas.

Our NA Business Development Directors are stocking up on the following, making it the perfect time to write your list and check it twice.

Grab and Go: Grab one of these as you head out the door and get your holiday spirit on.

• Lemon Perfect: Original Lemon
• ROAR Organic: Mango Clementine
• VIDA MATÉ: Cherry Limeade

Recover & Chill: between a calendar full of activities, visiting family and friends, and literally – or figuratively – running around town, you deserve to chill.

• MAS+: Berry Copa Crush
• Poppi: Cranberry Fizz
• Zentopia: Chill Variety Pack

Mix. Stir. Shake.: while each is fantastic on their own, add one of these to your spirit-of-choice to create a holiday cocktail.

• 7-Up: Shirley Temple
• Canada Dry: Ginger Ale Cranberry
• Sparkling Ice: Holiday Variety Pack with Apple Cider, Cranberry Frost, Ginger Lime, Winter Punch

Don’t forget to see our other lists for beer and wine & spirits suggestions – and both lists include additional NA options.

Find Your Favorites

For retailers: to learn more about the above and add them to your portfolio, please contact your local Columbia Distributing rep or office. Or add the products via your business’ Fridge account today.

For our readers who wish to find any of the above locally: please visit their site and use their product location tool; or ask your go-to beverage retailer to add it to their next order with us.

 

We know picking the *right* beverage to have stocked for a party or give as a host gift can feel overwhelming (so many options in any given aisle!). To help, we created a three-part series to share what we’re bringing to gatherings *and* stocking our fridges, wine racks, and bar carts – and a few gift bags – with this season, ranging from beers to hard ciders, wines to spirits, and juices to sodas.

Let’s get to it! Here are our Wine & Spirits Business Development Directors picks for the holiday season.

Buzz-Free Pours: for those who wish to be buzz-free.

• FRE Sparkling Brut
• Seaglass Sauvignon Blanc

Jingle Balls: they’re a ball of fun.

• BuzzBallz Eggnog (spirit-based) & Chocolate Chiller (wine-based)
• Fireball Party Bucket

Gift Bag Optional: level up by adding a bouquet to become the host’s favorite guest.

• DAOU Vineyards Pessimist
• Del Rio Vineyard Grenache Rosé
• Frank Family Cabernet Sauvignon
• Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz

Spirited Cans: Ideal for holiday brunches and tree decorating alike.

• Craftwell Cocktails Grapefruit Paloma & Peach Mojito (wine-based)
• Straightaway Cocktails Oregon Old Fashioned (spirit-based) & Apicco Spritz (wine-based)
• Sun Cruiser Vodka Iced Tea (spirit-based)
• Waterbird Cocktails Vodka Citrus Squeeze (spirit-based)
• White Claw Tequila Smash Variety Pack (spirit-based)

By the Fire Bottles: enjoy neat, up, on the rocks, or in a cocktail while getting cozy by the fire.

• Escapar Tequila
• Meile Vodka
• Traveller Whiskey

Columbia Distributing distributes the above spirits and spirit-based items in Washington only; all wines and wine-based items are distributed throughout Oregon and Washington.

Don’t forget to check our other recommendations for beer and non-alcoholic beverages.

Stock Up Now

For retailers: to learn more about the above and add them to your portfolio, please contact your local Columbia Distributing rep or office. Or add the products via your business’ Fridge account today.

For our readers who wish to find any of the above locally: please visit their site and use their product location tool; or ask your go-to beverage retailer to add it to their next order with us

We know picking the *right* beverage to have stocked for a party or give as a host gift can feel overwhelming (so many options in any given aisle!). To help, we created a three-part series to share what we’re bringing to gatherings *and* stocking our fridges, wine racks, and bar carts – and a few gift bags – with this season, ranging from beers to hard ciders, wines to spirits, and juices to sodas.

So, without further ado: beer recommendations from our Beer Business Development Directors.

Celebrate Buzz-Free 

Stock up for holiday gatherings with these buzz-free options.

• Athletic Brewing Wit’s Peak Belgian-Style White
• Corona NA
• Crux Fermentation Project NoMo Galaxy Gazer IPA
• Fremont Brewing Dark NA
• Samuel Adams Just the Haze IPA

Hop Waters, NA Ciders, & NA Seltzers

• 2 Towns Sidekick
• Metier Brewing Sparkling Hop Water
• White Claw 0%

So Many (ABV) Options. So Little Time.

If you’re a fan of seasonal ales, go for it. We suggest adding a something mid-range and lighter so folks have an option pending on the mood.

Seasonal & Limited Release:

• Deschutes Brewery Jubelale (ABV: 6.7%)
• Dru Bru Ski Patrol (ABV: 4.8%)
• Firestone Walker Brewing Wookey Jack (ABV: 8.3%)
• Hopworks Brewery Abominable Winter Ale (ABV: 7.3%)
• Iron Horse Brewery RISE Mocha Death (ABV: 7.5%)
• Samuel Adams Winter Ale (ABV: 5.6%)
• Sierra Nevada Celebration (ABV: 6.8%)

New & Reliable Classics:

• Blue Moon Belgian White (ABV: 5.4%; NA available)
• Guinness Draught Stout (ABV: 4.2%; NA available)
• Heineken Original (ABV: 5%; NA available)
• Henry Weinhard’s (ABV: 4.7%)
• Mike’s Hard Lemonade Original (ABV: 5%)
• Modelo Negra (ABV: 5.4%)
• Montucky Cold Snacks (ABV: 4.1%)
• pFriem Family Brewers Pilsner (ABV: 4.9%)
• Rainier (ABV: 4.6%)

Ciders:

• 2 Towns Pommeau
• Angry Orchard Crisp Apple (ABV: 5%)
• Schilling Hard Cider Moon Berries (ABV: 5.2%)
• Seattle Cider Odyssey Imperial (ABV: 8.4%)

Hard Seltzers, Sparking Waters, & Teas:

• Loverboy Hard Tea Cool Classic Variety Pack (ABV: 4.2%)
• Spindrift Spiked (ABV: 4%)
• Thorntail Hard Agave (ABV: 5%)
• Truly Holiday Pack (ABV: 5%)

Don’t forget to check our other recommendations: wine & spirits and non-alcoholic beverages.

Find Your (New) Favorites

For retailers: to learn more about the above and add them to your portfolio, please contact your local Columbia Distributing rep or office. Or add the products via your business’ Fridge account today.

For our readers who wish to find any of the above locally: please visit their site and use their product location tool; or ask your go-to beverage retailer to add it to their next order with us.