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Copper & Kings American Brandy Company, a Louisville-based distiller, has secured an undisclosed investment from US private-equity firm Neace Ventures. The funds will be used to accelerate brand momentum, support its distributor network, and boost presence in high-priority markets. Since being acquired by Bourdon Spirits Company from Constellation Brands in August 2025, Copper & Kings has narrowed its distribution from 42 states to six, with Indiana as its newest priority market entered in June. The company reported a 30% increase in wholesale sales in the first half of 2026. Rob Bourdon, founder and CEO of Bourdon Spirits, said the investment allows faster growth without compromising their approach. John Neace, founder of Neace Ventures, praised the brand's authenticity. Copper & Kings also produces absinthe, gin, and liqueurs.
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By: Satarupa Bhowmik Source: Just Drinks
Copper & Kings American Brandy Company has received investment from US private-equity firm Neace Ventures. The financial terms and size of the investment have not been disclosed.
In a statement released on July 15, the Louisville-based distiller said the funding will "accelerate the brand's momentum." According to the company, the investment will support its distributor network and strengthen its presence in "high-priority" markets.
Like Copper & Kings, Neace Ventures is also headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky.
The brandy producer described the investment as the "next step in its growth story" under Bourdon Spirits Company, which acquired the business from US alcohol giant Constellation Brands in August of the previous year.
Background
- Constellation Brands initially took a minority stake in Copper & Kings in 2018.
- Two years later, it bought the company outright through its incubator division, Constellation Ventures.
- Since coming under new leadership, Copper & Kings has narrowed its distribution footprint from 42 states to six.
- Indiana was identified as the company's newest priority market, where it entered in June.
The company stated it is working to "sharpen" its brand focus and build a foundation for long-term growth, rather than pursuing "short-term shelf presence."
Copper & Kings reported that its wholesale sales increased by 30% in the first half of the year.
Leadership Comments
Rob Bourdon, founder and CEO of Bourdon Spirits Company, said:
"Since acquiring Copper & Kings last year, we've relaunched the core portfolio, restructured around consumer-friendly price points, tightened our distribution, grown wholesale 30 percent, and started showing up in the community in a real way. This investment lets us go faster without compromising how we do it."
John Neace, founder of Neace Ventures, described Copper & Kings as "one of the most authentic stories in American spirits," adding: "That's the kind of brand we invest in, and Rob is the kind of founder we bet on."
Product Range
Beyond brandy, Copper & Kings also produces absinthe, gin, and liqueurs.
This article was originally created and published by Just Drinks, a GlobalData owned brand.
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