Tennessee is now the second state to see Dalton Distillery’s TazaRay Sunflower Spirits, the world’s first distilled spirit produced from sunflower seeds.

The fall 2017 rollout comes after a joint agreement between Empire Distributors of Tennessee, Inc. and Dalton Distillery to distribute the gluten-free sunflower distilled spirit. Atlanta-based Empire operates locations within Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee and Colorado. It’s a leader in the distribution of spirits, wine, beer and nonalcoholic beverages.

“We have had good success with the Georgia distribution of this unique brand,” says Charlie Kelly, Empire Distributors of Tennessee Retail Spirits Sales Manager. “Grown from Georgia sunflowers, we see this sunflower spirit as an exciting new addition to our existing inventory in Tennessee.”

“It’s a pleasure to work with Empire Distributors in expanding our customer base,” says Vann Brown, Dalton Distillery CFO. “We could not have picked a better partner to help us introduce TazaRay to the market.”

TazaRay is naturally Gluten Free, non-GMO, and is barrel aged just like your finest whiskies and bourbons. However, it cannot be called whiskey due it being produced from a seed instead of a grain.

TazaRay is finished in recycled bourbon barrels and offers a unique buttery flavor profile with notes of honeyed vanilla, sunflower nuttiness, and a hint of smoke. TazaRay RED is finished in recycled red wine barrels and offers a rich flavor profile with pronounced sunflower nuttiness blended with hints of blackberry, honeysuckle, and licorice. Our customers claim it is ‘The best damn whiskey that can’t be called whiskey.’

Volunteer State consumers may request TazaRay from any local retailer. Beverage stores and restaurants who wish to stock TazaRay may contact their local Empire sales representative or consult the company’s website, www.empiredist.com.

Dalton Distillery, located in the foothills of the Northwestern Georgia mountains, has quickly established a universal reputation for its hand-crafted spirits. The company is working with select distributors nationwide in debuting its new product. For more information on TazaRay, look for it on Facebook (facebook.com/tazaray90), Twitter (@TazaRaySpirits), and tazaray.com.

Source Business Wire