Larrikin Bourbon and Koala Bare Gin enter Texas through Green Light Distribution

Larrikin Bourbon Company has added Texas to its U.S. distribution map, naming Green Light Distribution as the statewide partner for Larrikin Bourbon and Koala Bare Gin. The move gives the Kentucky distiller access to a major spirits market as it continues a controlled expansion strategy across whiskey and gin.

Why it matters: - Texas gives Larrikin Bourbon Company access to one of the largest spirits markets in the country. - The new distribution deal expands the reach of both Larrikin Bourbon and Koala Bare Gin in retail, key accounts and on-premise accounts. - The appointment supports Larrikin’s strategy of growing through long-term distributor partnerships instead of rapid state-count expansion.

What happened: - Larrikin Bourbon Company named Green Light Distribution to represent Larrikin Bourbon and Koala Bare Gin across Texas. - The announcement marks another step in Larrikin’s U.S. expansion. - The Texas launch follows earlier expansion for Larrikin Bourbon and Koala Bare Gin into Florida, New York and New Jersey.

The details: - Larrikin’s Texas lineup will include Kentucky-distilled bourbon and rye whiskey, plus Koala Bare Gin. - Koala Bare Gin is Larrikin’s modern Australian gin made with Australian botanicals and a reduced-juniper profile. - Greg Keeley, founder and distiller of Larrikin Bourbon Company, said Texas matters for both scale and brand development. - Keeley said Texas has a large whiskey consumer base, a strong independent retail channel and a healthy on-premise market. - Keeley said Green Light provides the local infrastructure and account relationships needed to build the business properly. - Jon Dickson, senior vice president of Green Light Distribution, said Larrikin and Koala Bare are differentiated brands with strong growth potential. - Dickson said Green Light sees opportunity in independent retail, key accounts and the on-premise channel.

Between the lines: - The Texas move fits Larrikin’s broader push to build sustainable wholesale volume rather than chase quick distribution wins. - The company is prioritizing markets where distributor partners can support steady brand development over time. - Adding Texas strengthens Larrikin’s position in the southern U.S. and broadens its national footprint across both whiskey and gin.

What's next: - Green Light Distribution will begin statewide sales and distribution for the two brands in Texas. - Larrikin said it will keep focusing on controlled expansion and active support of distributor partners. - Future growth is likely to follow the same model: selective market entry with partners that fit the brands and the route to market.

The bottom line: - Larrikin is betting on quality of distribution, not just quantity of states, as it builds its bourbon and gin business nationwide.