Tanduay Asian Rum Makes Waves in the Sunshine State

Beginning in February, Tanduay Asian Rum will commence distribution throughout the entire state of Florida. This growth comes after a successful launch period in the southern part of the state that began when the rum first entered the U.S. back in late July.

[pullquote_right]The success of Tanduay Asian Rum in the Miami market makes the statewide expansion a logical next step and has always been part of our game plan,” remarks Whit Repp, Brand Action Team’s Vice President of Marketing, Tanduay Asian Rum’s agency of record. “We have already been available at all Total Wine & More stores in Florida and the brand has been performing well in those outlets. Now it’s time to make the brand available to all accounts in the state.[/pullquote_right]

Tanduay Asian Rum is now a part of the Transatlantic Division of Southern Wine & Spirits. With 50 sales professionals, Transatlantic specializes in high-end wines and premium spirits. In addition to the support it will receive from Transatlantic’s sales force, Tanduay will add a key account manager in North Florida, charged with guiding sales efforts and coordinating samplings in Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, and Pensacola. He will be joining the existing Southern Florida on- and off-premise representatives.

About TANDUAY Asian Rum

Founded in the Philippines in 1854, TANDUAY is the 2nd largest rum producer in the world, manufacturing over 18 million cases. TANDUAY boasts a multitude of accolades for its high quality rums, which have been perfected through a tradition of masterful blending established nearly 160 years ago. TANDUAY Asian Rum is now available in the U.S.— in Connecticut and South Florida—in two expressions: TANDUAY Silver and TANDUAY Gold. The rums are produced by Tanduay Distillers, Inc., a wholly owned and operated division of the LT Group. For additional information, visit www.TanduayUSA.com.