COUNTRY MUSIC SUPERSTAR AND FOUNDER OF REDNECK RIVIERA BRANDS, JOHN RICH ANNOUNCES IMMEDIATE DEPARTURE FROM EASTSIDE DISTILLING (EAST/NASDAQ) OF PORTLAND, OREGON

John Rich, one of music’s most prolific songwriters/artists, TV host, and one-half of the super duo Big & Rich, announces his immediate departure from Eastside Distilling (EAST/NASDAQ) effective immediately. 

John Rich states, "As a brand owner in the highly competitive whiskey space, I have never been more excited about moving all Redneck Riviera Whiskey production, bottling and business operations to Kentucky. It's in the heartland of America...and is the whiskey/bourbon capital of the world. This will allow me, as well as our new team, much greater oversight and to further capitalize on our incredible growth. It's a move that will benefit distributors, retail partners, and our patriotic customers. As always, we will continue to be 100% American Made... from the juice to the glass to the cork!!"

"I look forward to sharing more soon about my amazing new partners."  

For more information on Redneck Riviera Whiskey, please visit www.RedeckRiviera.com/Whiskey

ABOUT REDNECK RIVIERA®:
John Rich’s Redneck Riviera® is a privately held lifestyle brand that celebrates America’s hard-working men and women. Built for people who live to turn up the music and have fun with friends and family, Redneck Riviera is America’s “Work Hard, Play Hard” brand that offers something for everyone who likes to rock the red, white and blue all year long. Launched in 2014, the brand brings these values to life through spirits, hospitality, food, apparel, footwear, and licensed products in a variety of other categories.  The brand has expanded its reach with the opening of the popular Redneck Riviera Nashville on Nashville’s famed Lower Broadway with expansion cities forthcoming.  The brand’s Redneck Riviera Whiskey is currently sold in over 95% of the United States. A portion of proceeds from products sold goes to the Folds Of Honor, a non-profit organization that provides educational scholarships to children and spouses of fallen and disabled members of the military. More information on the award-winning brand can be found at www.redneckriviera.com.