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Distilling and Distributing Spirits During a Pandemic: Coastal Bend Distilling Co’s Kenneth Bethune

In this episode of Restarting America, Josh Gibbs from 97 Switch interviews Kenneth Bethune, the owner of Coastal Bend Distilling Co. Throughout the interview, they discuss the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on business and society. Bethune shares how the current health pandemic has affected his company and how he is adapting to new circumstances.

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Coastal Bend Distilling Brings Home Five Spirits Marketing Industry Awards

August 21, 2020

Judges from the Society of Spirits Writers have selected Coastal Bend Distilling for awards in five categories of the 2020 John Barleycorn Spirits Marketing + Design competition. The John Barleycorn Awards is an international competition to recognize the preeminent distillers, marketers, and designers of the spirits industry. We are eternally proud of the work our team and our creative partners have put into our brand and our products.

Special recognition goes to Lindsay, our Director of Marketing, and our creative partners: Sidekick Agency for their beautiful interpretation of what it means to live in small-town Beeville in our "Because Local Matters" video and to Dylan of Dylan Moore Marketing Design who has a creative talent and intuition that completely understands our brand and what it means to truly be a South Texan. Without our distillery team, without our creative partners, and without you - our wonderful customers - Coastal Bend Distilling wouldn't be where we are today. From the bottom of our hearts, thanks y'all!

About Coastal Bend Distilling Co.

Coastal Bend Distilling Company provides customers with a distillery experience that captures the spirit and lifestyle of South Texas. We proudly represent the independence and heritage of South Texas and the Coastal Bend Region, and our service rewards customers with an experience as memorable as Texas itself.

Coastal Bend Distilling Company is committed to serving and celebrating the culture and economy of rural South Texas. It is our goal to provide quality spirits and a rewarding distillery experience. We believe that life in South Texas is unique and worth sharing with the world.

Coastal Bend Distilling Company is located in downtown Beeville, Texas at 201 North Madison. The location of the former Grant Lumber company and hardware store. The old lumber yard and empty land has been cleared to make way for a new distillery building, while the original 1800's Grant Lumber store has been renovated and converted into a dance hall and event center.

BEING GOOD NEIGHBORS

Social Responsibility

Coastal Bend Distilling Co. guides its business on the principles of transparency, authenticity, quality, and innovation.

At Coastal Bend Distilling Co., doing business in a responsible and conscious manner has always been central to our vision and strategy. Our values are at the forefront of all business decisions, in the leadership of our executives, and in the daily operations of all staff. As a family business, Coastal Bend Distilling Co. shares a collective culture toward corporate and social responsibility that is built upon three pillars: craft, community, and culture.

Craft

In addition to being bound by the laws of the United States and the great state of Texas, Coastal Bend Distilling Co. fully supports a culture of responsible drinking, responsible marketing, responsible operations, and craft industry standards. We take pride in our products and the years of hard work it took to make our distillery a reality. We want our customers to enjoy our portfolio of spirits in good quality and in good health.

Community

Coastal Bend Distilling Co. is proud of our roots in small-town, rural America. The success of our company and the success of our community become mutually reinforcing. We therefore take an active role in investing in our community both financially and in action. Following our first year of business, we anticipate growing and participating in programs for community involvement such as local clean-up days, downtown revitalization, supporting local businesses, charities, and other activities that strengthen the economic growth of Beeville and the surrounding communities.

Culture

South Texas culture is a significant part of our company’s identity, and Coastal Bend Distilling Co. seeks to preserve that culture both through our distillery experience and through contributions to or participation in effective programs, charities, and public policies that reinforce those values. Coastal Bend Distilling cultural initiatives seek to support Texas agri-life, environmental conservation, Texas country music, and Texas history.

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