Lipman is the leading name in Tennessee's beverage alcohol distribution market. Established in 1939, Lipman Brothers became the state's first distributor of wine and spirits. In 1994, R.S. Lipman Company was formed as Lipman's distribution channel for beer, bottled water, mixers, crystal and cigars. Together, the Lipman companies service restaurant and retail accounts, and function as an educational resource for both trade and consumer markets.
Product News
Dozens of Lipman wines featured in Wine Spectator's Top 100 of 2009
Each year, Wine Spectator editors survey the wines they have reviewed over the past 12 months and select the most exciting for their Top 100.
New to Tennessee
Gluten-Free Bard’s Beer Is Now Available in Tennessee
Bard’s Beer is now available across the state of Tennessee at a variety of retail and restaurant locations. Bard’s Beer is America’s first gluten-free sorghum beer and the only beer brewed with 100-percent malted sorghum for a traditional taste and aroma.
New to Tennessee
Lipman Brothers is proud to introduce Skinnygirl Ready-Made Margarita!
Bethenny Frankel is the inventor of the Skinnygirl Margarita, star of Bravo's hit series Real Housewives of New York, and author of the New York Times best-seller Naturally Thin. We've got the skinny on this new drink!
New to Tennessee
Lonely Cow Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc Launches in Nashville Market
Lonely Cow Sauvignon Blanc, imported from Marlborough, New Zealand by Lipman Brothers, was introduced to rave reviews in the Tennessee marketplace. In fact, another container of the 2008 vintage is on its way.
New to Tennessee
Lipman Brothers Now Delivers Ready-To-Drink Southern Comfort Favorites!
Lipman Brothers answers back to the summer heat, offering ready-to-drink mixes by Southern Comfort. The Sweet Tea Cocktail and Hurricane Cocktail are commendable mixes ready to pour over ice.
New to Tennessee
Jack Daniel’s Country Cocktails Now Available in a Can!
If you’re not allowed glass bottles at your next event, and you just can’t party without Jack, don’t worry! Jack Daniel’s Lynchburg Lemonade (16oz), Jack’s Sweet Tea (16oz) and the Downhome Punch (10oz) are now available in a can through Lipman Brothers.
New to Tennessee
Popular Caribbean Beer Makes Its Way to Middle Tennessee
The most sought-after beer in the Caribbean is finally available in Middle Tennessee. Lipman Brothers is now distributing the family of Carib beers: Carib Lager, Carib Shandy Sorrel, Carib Shandy Lime, Carib Shandy Red and Royal Extra Stout.
New to Tennessee
Victory in Tennessee: Popular Beer Line Comes to TN
R.S. Lipman is delivering more distinctive taste to the Middle Tennessee marketplace this month as it rolls out the Victory beer brand. Just in time for summertime enjoyment, Lipman is offering nine beers from the line: Prima Pils, Victory Lager, Golden Monkey, Hop Wallop, V-12, V-Saison, Sunrise Weissbeir, Storm King and Hop Devil.
New to Tennessee
Dan Akroyd's Crystal Head Vodka Now Available in Nashville Market
Brought to us by Dan Aykroyd, known for his fascination with the invisible world, Crystal Head Vodka ties in with the story of the 13 Crystal Heads that have been unearthed at various times on our planet... from the Yucatan to Tibet. The Heads are believed to emit positive energy, good will and prosperity.
New to Tennessee
Cabana Cachaca – Authentically Brazilian Rum Hits Middle Tennessee
Lipman Brothers is the official distributor for Cabana Cachaça, a brand of Brazilian-made cachaça that is fermented and distilled directly from freshly pressed sugarcane. Cabana Cachaça was awarded a Double Gold Medal at the 2009 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
Events
Lipman Donates Premier Collection of 75 Iconic Napa Valley Red Wines
Robert Lipman, President and CEO of Lipman Brothers, Inc., has donated a unique collection of 75 red wines from Napa Valley to the l'Eté du Vin Premiere Wine Auction. The auction will be held on Saturday, May 2, at Gaylord Opryland Hotel. The retail value of the lot is $5,500.00 and represents Lipman's longtime relationship with Napa Valley vintners.
Industry Information
Brewers Association Releases Top 50 Breweries List
Brewers Association, which represents the majority of brewing companies in the U.S., announced the annual list of top 50 brewing companies. Released are lists for both Top 50 Craft Brewing Companies of small and independent craft brewers plus a Top 50 Overall Brewing Companies list. Rankings are based on sales volume in 2008.
Featured in the Press
Wilder on Wine: Do judge these wines by their labels
Many of my customers at the wine store often say (somewhat apologetically), "I always just choose based on the label!" Wine producers and marketers around the globe have caught on to the rewards a cool label can reap, and today shelves brim with cleverly designed bottles. But how can you tell which meld style and substance?
Market Trends
High-gravity beer making high impact in Middle Tennessee
Lipman Brothers is proud to be the primary wholesaler in Tennessee to distribute world class specialty, imported, and craft "high-gravity" beer. Also known as "high alcohol" and "gourmet" beer, such specialty brews have enjoyed a long tradition in many European countries, and recently have started to gain popularity in the United States.
Industry Information
Robert Lipman Receives Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America Lifetime Achievement Award
Industry visionaries Robert Lipman and Michel Roux are the winners of the two major awards bestowed by the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) at its annual convention Wednesday.
Product News
Hope Estate creates special "Pink Awarness" Shiraz to benefit National Breast Cancer Foundation
Sharing the same vision with the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF), Australian winemaker Michael Hope from Hope Estate, and Winesellers, Ltd., the US importer, have once again teamed up to created a special ‘Pink’ label Shiraz to help aid in the fight against Breast Cancer.
Product News
New Country Club Flavored Vodkas
Lipman Brothers announced this week the launch of four new flavored vodkas to its long-standing Country Club brand. Country Club vodka, consistently ranked in the top ten of the best selling distilled spirit brands in the Tennessee market, is now available in Green Apple, Orange, Black Cherry and Citrus Lemon flavors.