CoreBev, the award-winning Connecticut-based craft beverage company, announced its expansion into New York through a partnership with Affinity Brands. Beginning October 15, CoreBev’s portfolio—Kavo Rum, Moonlight RTD Cocktails, The Cocktail Chemist, and Adversary Whiskey—will be available statewide. “This marks a pivotal moment as we bring our craft spirits to one of the nation’s most dynamic markets,” said CEO Stelios Stavrianos.

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Where your product is made matters more than most brands realize. For spirits and RTD brands targeting the Northeast, co-packing in Connecticut cuts freight costs, tightens lead times, and gives you a distribution edge that compounds with every single reorder.

By CoreBev | Co-Manufacturing for Spirits & RTDs | Waterbury, CT You've got the recipe. You've got the brand vision. You might even have a retailer interested. But before any of that matters, you need to solve the one problem every first-time beverage founder eventually hits: how do you actually get your product made, bottled, and on a shelf? For most startup founders, the answer is a co-packer, a contract manufacturer who handles the production side so you can focus on build

CoreBev has announced the launch of Adversary Whiskey, a premium American expression developed through a five-year finishing program at Connecticut Distilling in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Now available in Connecticut, New York, Montana, South Carolina, and Florida—with expansion into New Jersey and California scheduled for 2026—the release showcases CoreBev’s vertically integrated co-manufacturing capabilities and long-term brand development strategy within the American whiske

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CoreBev has added a 17,000 square foot bonded storage facility to enhance its integrated storage and co-manufacturing services. This expansion strengthens supply chain efficiency, compliance, and scalability for beverage brands ready to grow.

When Mohegan needed to bring the Highroller canned cocktail to market, speed, precision, and trust mattered. This case study explores how CoreBev’s obsession with execution and client outcomes enabled a fast, high-stakes launch, without sacrificing quality or compliance.

CoreBev's newest experiment starts where most gin never does: with beer. Distilled into a clean, character-rich base and layered with locally sourced botanicals, this gin is bright, crisp, and unmistakably New England. The full release lands across the state in March, but guests who book a private tour online can taste it early.

CoreBev made waves at Athens Bar Show 2025, serving over 1,000 samples and connecting with dozens of European import partners in a high-energy activation that solidified our growing presence on the continent. With acclaimed guest bartender Christian Hurtgen (Pinta Cocktail Bar, Munich) behind the bar and collaborations with Hahalis Distillery, Skinos Mastiha, and La Cabana Cocktail Truck, we unveiled bold new cocktails that pushed flavor boundaries and drew nonstop crowds.

Launching a ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail brand is one of the fastest-growing opportunities in the beverage industry today. But between TTB approvals, formulation, label compliance, production, and distribution, the process can feel overwhelming — especially for first-time founders.

CoreBev has officially expanded its bottling operations in Waterbury, Connecticut, adding 8,000 sq ft of bonded production space and enhanced equipment for large-scale co-packing and white label spirits manufacturing. This expansion reinforces CoreBev’s role as a leader in craft and industrial spirits production, empowering both established and emerging beverage brands to scale efficiently and sustainably.

To celebrate one year of Connecticut Distilling, CoreBev unveils Barrel-Aged Apple Cinnamon Drops — a handcrafted spirit aged in charred American oak barrels and infused with fresh apples and cinnamon. Produced in Waterbury, Connecticut, this limited release showcases CoreBev’s commitment to craft, innovation, and local sourcing while capturing the rich, warming flavors of fall in New England.

CoreBev, a leading Connecticut-based beverage manufacturer specializing in premium spirits and ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails, today announced a significant expansion of its beverage co-packing division.

CoreBev has entered the South Carolina market through an exclusive partnership with Aleph Wines, debuting with Kavo Rum, its award-winning white rum inspired by the Greek islands. A dedicated brand ambassador will bring the Kavo experience to life across the state with tastings and activations. “We’re excited to serve this new market with authenticity, creativity, and relentless energy,” said Stelios Stavrianos, CoreBev’s founder and CEO.

CoreBev is thrilled to announce the entry of Kavo Rum, the world’s first Greek rum, into the Australian market through an exclusive partners

CoreBev is proud to announce the grand opening of Connecticut Distilling, its new flagship distillery located in the heart of Connecticut.

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Press Release Feb. 14, 2024 at 8:50 pm Waterbury, CT – CoreBev, the Connecticut-based beverage company, today announced the acquisition...

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