Hard Luck Candy Distributors LLC Announces The Appointment Of Young's Market Company California For Hard Luck Candy Vodka

ST CLAIR SHORES, Mich., July 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- HARD LUCK CANDY DISTRIBUTORS, LLC, a Michigan (MI) based creator of premium flavored spirits, today announces its plans for a nationwide distribution roll out, to begin in California (CA), with the appointment of Young's Market Company as distributor of the brand throughout the state.

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"We are thrilled to partner with Young's Market Company California for our first major national market introduction, said Chris George, Chief Operating Officer and co-founder of Hard Luck Candy Vodka. Being the fourth-largest wine and spirits distributor in the nation, we are confident that the extensive reach of Young's California in this key market, will help catapult our independent brand to the next level, as we introduce it market by market nationally through 2013." 

Hard Luck Candy Distributors LLC was formed in 2009, introducing "Hard Luck Candy Vodka" Root Beer Barrel and Red Fish flavors in 2010, as the first in a collection of now 4 distinct flavors. In 2011 Orange Dream and Lemon Drop flavors were added to the collection, which rolled out statewide in Michigan, distributed by General Wine & Liquor, in over 800 unique accounts, including select Kroger and Meijer stores, retail liquor stores and bars. One additional flavor will be added to flavored collection, as well as the introduction of a clear spirit, to be announced later this year.

About Young's Market:

Young's Market Company was founded in 1888 and is one of the oldest continuously operating companies in the United States. In the 68 years since Young's Market Company decided to engage exclusively in the sale and distribution of wine and spirits, it has grown from a relatively small local distributor servicing Southern California to the fourth largest wine and spirits distributor in the United States. Young's currently has operations in California, Arizona, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Idaho, Utah, Montana and Wyoming.

For more information about Young's Market Company, please visit their website at http://www.youngsmarket.com.

Hard Luck Candy Flavored Vodka Information:

Visit www.hardluckvodka.com for more information, drink recipes and events. Click on the "Hard Luck Candy Locator" for a list of retailers and bars that carry Hard Luck Candy Vodka.

Hard Luck Candy Vodka Awards:

The Fifty Best - Root Beer Barrel Double Gold Medal (designates best in category), Orange Dream Gold Medal, Lemon Drop Gold Medal, Red Fish Silver Medal

The San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2012 - Root Beer Barrel Silver Medal, Orange Dream Silver Medal

Real Detroit Weekly - Best Michigan Made Spirit in 2011 and 2012,
Metro Times - Readers Choice Award for Best Local Liquor 2011.

Contact: Eileen Colavita
Spin Shoppe Public Relations
[email protected]
310.858.2222

SOURCE Hard Luck Candy Distributors, LLC