# Premium Whiskey Expansions Sláinte Irish Whiskey Expands U.S Footprint By Grace Mahas | Published 2023-02-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slinte-irish-whiskey References: [slaintewhiskey](https://slaintewhiskey.com/)  With the launch of seven new states, Sláinte Irish Whiskey has rapidly expanded its U.S. presence. In Texas, Florida, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, California and Massachusetts, The Smooth Blend is now available for purchase for $37.99 per bottle instead of only online for $37.99 per bottle. New teams have been hired to support Sláinte Irish Whiskey's rapid growth. Strongside Brands, a leading agency in the spirits industry, will lead Sláinte's sales team in Texas and Florida. In California and New York, Park Street will handle Slainte's distribution, while [Allied Beverage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-mist-french-brandy) will handle New Jersey. In Florida, [Sunshine Beverage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sanpellegrino-ciao-limoncello) will distribute the brand, while [Green Light Distribution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nearest-green-tennessee-whiskey) will handle Texas. Nevada will be handled by TIAN Beverage Distributor, while Martignetti Companies will handle Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Sláinte Irish Whiskey also boasts a Limited Edition blend, an extremely rare single malt whiskey with a suggested donation starting at $499.99. One hundred percent of all proceeds from this 18-year-old spirit go directly to BlueCheck Ukraine. “We are elated to expand the footprint of Sláinte Irish Whiskey in these key territories in the United States,” says Schreiber. ”Bringing Sláinte to even more people nationwide will help us raise additional money and awareness for BlueCheck Ukraine, which is our ultimate goal.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 14% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Expansion of Premium Whiskey Products:** Increasing availability of premium whiskey in new states in the US presents opportunities for growth and market penetration. - **Distribution Partnerships in the Spirits Industry:** Working with leading distributors helps expand the sales and reach of premium whiskey brands, creating potential for disruptive innovation in distribution models. - **Socially Responsible Branding for Spirits Products:** Promotion of charitable causes and corporate social responsibility in the spirits industry can drive brand loyalty and differentiation. ### Who This Affects Most - **Spirits Industry:** Industry leaders can explore new distribution models and socially responsible branding to increase market penetration and drive growth. - **Charitable Organizations:** Partnerships with spirits brands that promote charitable causes provide opportunities for expanding reach and fundraising. - **Retail Industry:** Retailers can capitalize on the growth of premium whiskey brands, and partner with distributors to expand their inventory and reach new customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Music-Celebrating Irish Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slane-special-edition.md) - [RTD Vodka Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holla-spirits-1.md) - [Expensive Whiskey Sales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emerald-isle-whiskey.md) - [Flavorful Straight Rye Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kintsugi-sugarlands-distilling-company.md) - [Rare Still Strength Tequilas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-strength-blanco.md) - [New York-Themed Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/distil-your-world-series.md) - [North American Tequila Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildfire-advisory.md) - [Special Edition Whiskey Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardins-creek-whiskeys.md) - [Welsh Whiskey Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aber-falls.md)