Templeton Rye whiskey announced an exclusive agreement with Thirsty Camel in New Zealand and Happy Spirits Korea in South Korea for the distribution of the Templeton Rye American whiskey portfolio.
Templeton is currently implementing a global roll out of the portfolio as it prepares to take on increased stock production from the Templeton distillery in Iowa that opened in August 2018.
Happy Spirits Korea, which specializes in importing the finest spirits and unique brands from around the world, will officially start to distribute the Templeton American Rye Whiskey portfolio in August 2018.
Thirsty Camel is one of the leading premium spirits distributor in New Zealand with existing premium spirit brands such as Campari, Patron and Glen Grant with route to market in all channels.
Shane Fitzharris, EVP-Global Sales for Templeton Rye, said: “We believe that Thirsty Camel and Happy Spirits Korea are perfect fits for Templeton in New Zealand and South Korea, and we are delighted to work with such strong partners in these markets. With the growth of the Templeton brand as well as the opening of our state of the art distillery in Templeton, Iowa this year, we believe we are perfectly placed to meet the growing demand for high quality Rye and American whiskies around the world.”