Blackland Distillery has officially expanded nationwide after six years in operation, with its award-winning products now available in all 50 states. Backed by Terlato Artisan Spirits and distributed by Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, the coast-to-coast launch marks a defining moment for Blackland, solidifying the Fort Worth distillery’s reputation as one of America’s fastest-growing independent craft spirits brands.
Blackland Distillery’sgrowth is credited in large part to its innovative approach to craft spirits, born from the unique vision of attorney-turned-chef-turned-distiller Markus Kypreos. Inspired by his culinary background and shaped by advanced training at institutions like The Culinary School of Fort Worth, Kothe Distilling and iStill University, Kypreos launched Blackland in 2019 with a mission to combine culinary artistry, technological precision and local Texas ingredients into a bold new vision for American distilling.
“This is the moment we’ve been working toward since day one,” says Kypreos, founder and CEO of Blackland Distillery. “We started small but we dreamed big, and now, just six years later, we’ve scaled nationwide. This expansion through our partnership with Terlato is incredibly rewarding and gives us access to retailers and markets that once felt out of reach. We’re not just representing Fort Worth – we’re showing the entire country what Texas spirits as a whole are capable of, and we’re doing it in a big, bold way.”
Through Terlato’s extensive national network and Southern Glazer’s distribution expertise, Blackland spirits are now available in select retail stores, bars and restaurants across the country. The partnership brings significant capital, sales expertise and infrastructure to support continued innovation and new product launches, while boosting the brand’s visibility on a global scale.
Blackland’s rapid growth is fueled by its tech-forward approach to heritage distilling, combining grain-to-glass sourcing with advanced production methods. The distillery utilizes computerized pot and column stills (iStills) and stainless-steel mash tuns to create exceptionally clean spirits with consistent flavor profiles.
This technical precision, guided by Kypreos’s culinary background, has earned Blackland’s small-batch spirits numerous industry accolades, including recognition as a Top 10 Best New Craft Distillery in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Travel Awards (2021), Double Gold medals at the Proof Awards for Vodka and Rye Whiskey (2020), and Gold medals at the 2023 Texas Whiskey Festival for their Rye Whiskey and signature Texas Pecan Brown Sugar Bourbon. Each bottle embodies the brand’s commitment to elevating spirits through innovation, craftsmanship and Texas pride.
Alongside the expansion, Blackland will continue operating its acclaimed cocktail lounge and tasting room in the heart of Fort Worth. The flagship space offers a refined experience with elevated cocktails, public tastings, distillery tours and private events, all crafted with the same care and creativity that define the brand.
“This is only the beginning,” adds Kypreos. “We’re proud of what we’ve built in Fort Worth and are thrilled to share it with the rest of the country.”