BRYANT DISTRIBUTING COMPANY OF KENTUCKY

BRYANT DISTRIBUTING COMPANY – FOUNDED 1934

1934: The Very Beginning…

Bryant Distributing Company was founded in 1934 by Mr. Jefferson Bryant, whose entire working capital was comprised of Himself, a 1934 Ford (rumble-seat), and whatever gas was in its tank.

He had no cash, working capital, nor any formally-established credit.         (Just an Old-Fashioned combination of Vision and Work Ethic)

Inventory was advanced by the distiller, secured only by his good name-and paid for in arrears following sale to retailers.

 1963-1978: THE EARLY YEARS

Bryant’s Distributing’s business activities were based in and around the area of Owensboro, Kentucky for over 40 years. Spirits were the main focus, as wine consumption sales in the USA were far less focused than they are Today. It was during this time that John Carpenter Sr. took over the reins from his father-in-law, Mr. Bryant.  John never looked back.  With an eye towards the on-going consolidation that pervaded the wholesale business even during those times, John began his strategic plan to become a statewide wholesaler in the state of Kentucky.

1979: THE TURNING POINT 

A decision was made in 1979 to expand into Louisville, Kentucky, then to seek business growth and opportunities in Northern Kentucky and finally in the Lexington, Kentucky & Central Kentucky markets.  With the purchase of existing wholesalers in each of the respective markets, Bryant built and improved relationships that continue to flourish today.

TODAY

Bryant Distributing Company is the only Distribution Company in Kentucky whose ownership was born, raised, lives and works in the Great State of Kentucky.  With a portfolio that includes some of the Finest Wines, Spirits, Beers (and non-alcoholic mixes) from around the World, and the Fourth Generation of the Family moving into management, Bryant is poised to celebrate their 100th anniversary in 2034!

Bryant Distributing Company is Owned and Operated by the Carpenter Family, whose Family Members Currently Active in the Business Include:

James E. Carpenter (Louisville) & Sons Jimmy Carpenter (Northern Kentucky) & Clay Carpenter (Louisville); Jeff B. Carpenter (Owensboro) & Son Jeff B. Carpenter, II (Lexington); John Carpenter, Jr. (Lexington).

 

WAREHOUSE & OFFICE LOCATIONS    

7925 National Turnpike Suite #120
Louisville, KY 40214-4955
P: (502) 366-4574  /  F: (502) 368-0867  /  (*Please Ship All Supplier Samples to Louisville Office Unless Directed Otherwise*)

1201 East 18th Street
Owensboro, KY 42303-1078
P: (270) 684-2326  /  P: (800) 482-1977  /  F: (270) 686-8431

108 Westhampton Drive
Lexington, KY 40511-1076
P: (859) 281-5166  /  P: (800) 467-9267  /  F: (859) 252-5487

 

CONTACTS:

State Spirits Manager & Northern Kentucky Sales Manager: Jimmy Carpenter
Email address: jimmycarpenter@bryantdistributing.com  /  P: (859) 757-6451

State Beer Manager: ”Beer Dave” Gausepohl
Email address: davegausepohl@bryantdistributing.com  /  P: (859) 750-4795

State Wine Manager: Steve Woods
Email address: stevewoods@bryantdistributing.com  /  P: (502) 366-4574

State On-Premise Manager: John Cox
Email address: johncox@bryantdistributing.com  /  P: (502) 489-7962

Louisville Sales Manager: Lonnie Petter
Email address: lonniepetter@bryantdistributing.com  /  P: (502) 648-6860

Lexington & Eastern Kentucky Sales Manager: Jeff B. Carpenter, II
Email address: jeffbcarpenter@bryantdistributing.com  /  P: (859) 221-5298

Owensboro & Western Kentucky Sales Manager: Doc Harris
Email address: docharris@bryantdistributing.com  /  P: (270) 929-1948

Key Account Manager & Company Educator: Brad Nichols
Email address: bradnichols@bryantdistributing.com  /  P: (502) 648-4544  / brad.lee.nichols@gmail.com

Carpenter Family:

Jeff B. Carpenter (Owensboro) jeffcarpenter@bryantdistributing.com  /  James E. Carpenter (Louisville) jimcarpenter@bryantdistributing.com  /  John Carpenter, Jr. (Lexington) johncarpenter@bryantdistributing.com  /  Jimmy Carpenter (Northern Kentucky) jimmycarpenter@bryantdistributing.com  /  Jeff B. Carpenter II (Lexington) jeffbcarpenter@bryantdistributing.com  /  Clay Carpenter (Louisville) claycarpenter@bryantdistributing.com 

 

BRYANT DISTRIBUTING COMPANY’S PORTFOLIO INCLUDES (BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO…) THE FOLLOWING SUPPLIERS:

1921 Tequila

A. Hardy

Admiral Imports

Anderson Valley Brewing Co.

Anne Amie Vineyards

Antares Wine Co.

Arcadia Brewing Co.

Atwater Block Brewery

Avery Brewing Company

B2 Beverage Co.

Badger Mountain Winery

Bad Dog Ranch Vineyards

Baluarte Tequila

Belukus

Bend Distillery

Bercut, Vandervoot & Co.

Bitburger

Boulder Beer Company

Broadbent Selections

Bully Hill Vineyards

Bulmer

Bruichladdich

Cape Classics

Champagne Montaudon

Choya Umeshu

Click Wine Group

Corner Creek Bourbon

Crichton Hall

Del Maguey Mezcal

Distringuished Brands

Domaine Select Wine Co.

Dr. Loosen

Drinks Americas

Duckhorn Winery

Dutton Estate

Duvel USA

Elk Cove Vineyards

Emerald Wine Co.

Eurobrew

Europvin

Far Niente Winery

Fiji Water

Firesteed Winery

Frank-Lin Distillers

Hand Picked Selections

Hedges Family Estate

Horseshoe Bend Winery

House Spirits

International Beverage Co.

Iron Horse Vineyards

Jarvis Estate

JFC International

Jinro USA

Kentucky Bourbon Distillers

Kermit Lynch Wine Merchants

Kindred Spirits

Long Lick Farm Winery

Lover’s Leap Winery

Major Peters Cocktail Mixes

Marietta Cellars

McManis Family Winery

Meeker Family Vineyards

Mendocino Brewing Company

Merchant du Vin

Meyer Family Cellars

Michael-David Winery

Miner

Moillard

Montinore Estate

Murietta’s Well

New Holland Brewing Co.

Niche Imports

Nickel & Nickel

North Shore Distillery

Novy Family

O’Fallon Brewery

Pacific Rim Wine Co.

Piedmont Distillers

Pitu Cachaca

Powers Winery

Robert Kacher Selections

Rogue Brewery

Rogue Spirits

Rolar Imports

Rombauer Vineyards

Round Hill

Rutherford Ranch Winery

Schlafly Beer

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

Smith-Madrone

St. James Winery

Stanly Stawski

Strongbow Cider

Tamas Estates

TGIC Imports

The Grateful Palate

Three D Spirits

Tito’s Vodka

Toad Hollow Vineyards

Tommyknocker Brewery

Trefethen Vineyards

Ty-Ku

Unibroue USA

Valckenberg

Villa Wolf

Well-Oiled Wine Co.

Wente Family Vineyards

Woodchuck Draft Cider

Wild Scotscman

WineBow

Woodward Canyon Winery

ZD Wines

 

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