Our relationship with Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (SGWS) is a powerful example of what’s possible when two industry leaders align around performance, growth, and a shared commitment to execution. The secret behind our success? The relationships we’ve built over countless years of working together to win.

In the 1970s, our relationship began in a very small way, sparked by initial consolidation SGWS undertook in the state of Florida. From those modest beginnings, what started as a smaller opportunity has grown into an enduring and impactful partnership.

With SGWS distributing Heaven Hill Brands in nearly 80% of the country, our partnership thrives not just because of its scale, but because of the clarity of purpose behind every shipment, every strategy, every shelf placement.  At its heart, this partnership is special because both companies remain family owned, driven by entrepreneurial spirit, long-term vision, and a shared belief in building lasting relationships. As our largest distributor partner, SGWS plays a vital role in advancing our shared growth and success.

This collaboration deepened in 2020, when Heaven Hill expanded into SGWS’s West Region and Control States, marking a key moment in our national growth.

In a candid video message, Miron Sargent, Vice President of Supplier Management at Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, reflects on what makes the Heaven Hill partnership so meaningful. From joining ownership meetings to experiencing our culture of transparency, sincerity, and shared commitment, Miron offers a heartfelt take on what it feels like to thrive together. “The best days are yet to come,” he shares—and we’re proud to build toward them, side by side.

Synergy Summit Meeting: Strengthening a Partnership Built to Last

That momentum continued last month when we hosted SGWS at our Bardstown headquarters for a strategic summit. The focus? Strengthening collaboration through and accelerating shared growth. The discussion centered on advancing operational excellence through greater inventory visibility, streamlined PO management, and logistics network optimization while also unlocking commercial insights to better serve retailers and consumers nationwide.

“Our partnership with Southern Glazer’s is one of the most important drivers of our long-term success,” said Josh Anderson, Chief Production Officer. “The strength of this relationship ensures that we can bring our award-winning portfolio to market with consistency, reliability, and innovation. This recent session was an excellent investment from both sides towards a collaborative and productive partnership.”

As we continue growing our brands with intention, SGWS remains a trusted partner in that journey—one that shares our commitment to excellence, long-term success, and the spirit of Thriving Together.