Moose Koons

 

Moose Koons is a Colorado native with a board sports back ground. He was introduced to the world of Craft Beverage through his friends at Peach Street who needed a Sales Person. Koons truly didn’t know anything at all about spirit distribution, and since Peach Street was one of the first distilleries in Colorado there wasn’t anyone to ask. He did know he liked to drink – and that Davy, Rory, Bill and Dave (other partners) were passionate and made really quality products. As a result, he can truly say he’s learned from making mistakes.

Next, because they weren’t busy enough, the team started Rocky Mountain Soda, a craft soda company. This introduced another set of distributors and distribution models. And last, where Koon’s ADD really starts to shine: He and some friends started DSTILL, the largest national craft spirit week celebrating the “Spirit of American Craft”. The great thing about Dstil is that the three largest distributors in the country sponsor it, TOGETHER!  All in the name of “Craft”. His take away: Craft is exploding and people are taking notice. Over the next 3 to 5 years distribution will completely change. Let him tell you why…

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