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Key people at Holla Spirits, LLC.
Holla Spirits, LLC is a craft vodka company based in York, Pennsylvania, producing over 13 flavors of American-made vodka and a line of ready-to-drink products, including canned cocktails and pouches. The company, which reports less than $5 million in annual revenue and fewer than 25 employees, sources base distillates and handles in-house production and bottling. Holla Spirits emphasizes transparency and fair pricing, positioning its offerings as an alternative within the premium spirits market. Their Holla Blueberry Lemonade Crush was designated Pennsylvania's Official Cocktail for 2025, and the company has launched annual charitable programs with organizations like Uplifting Athletes and the Pennsylvania Licensed Beverage and Tavern Association. Professional distiller Riannon Walsh advised the company on its operational transition. Holla Spirits, LLC was founded in 2016 by President Patrick Shorb and Co-founder Matt Glasser.
Holla Spirits, LLC is a Pennsylvania-based craft distillery specializing in high-quality, flavored vodkas and ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails, offering over 13 distinct vodka flavors made with mindful, seven-times distilled, gluten-free, non-GMO, and vegan ingredients.[1][2][4][5] The company serves free-spirited consumers seeking unique drinking experiences through innovative products like bottled vodkas, canned cocktails (e.g., Orange Crush and Watermelon Crush), ready-to-drink pouches, multipacks, and gift cards, while supporting meaningful causes.[1][4][5] With revenue under $5 million and fewer than 25 employees, Holla Spirits has expanded distribution to over 1,100 locations across Pennsylvania and markets like Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, North Carolina, New Jersey, and Florida, capitalizing on direct-to-consumer shipping and recent state liquor law changes for RTD products.[1][3][4]
Founded in 2013 by Patrick Shorb and Matt Glaser, Holla Spirits emerged from the founders' observation of the craft beer resurgence and the lack of innovation in spirits, prompting them to create flavorful, organic vodkas without additives by infusing gallons for over 30 hours.[2][5] Initially based in Pottsville, the company relocated in 2019 to a new 5,440-square-foot headquarters at 1940 Bank Ln (also listed as 1940A Carlisle Road) in York/West Manchester Township, Pennsylvania, consolidating manufacturing, distribution, and offices.[1][2] Early traction came from direct-to-door vodka delivery, a strategy Shorb highlighted as essential for small distilleries to compete with larger brands dominating shelf space.[2]
Holla Spirits rides the wave of craft spirits and RTD cocktail booms, mirroring craft beer's success by injecting flavor variety and convenience into a traditionally stagnant category dominated by mass-produced vodkas.[2][4] Timing aligns with regulatory shifts, like Pennsylvania's 2023-ish liquor code updates enabling canned RTD sales outside state stores, boosting small distilleries' access to grocers, convenience stores, and on-the-go venues.[4] Market forces favoring premium, clean-label (gluten-free, vegan, non-GMO), and portable alcohol products propel growth, especially post-pandemic demand for home delivery and summer coolers.[2][4] The company influences the ecosystem by pioneering direct shipping for independents, fostering competition and consumer choice in regional markets.[2]
Holla Spirits is poised for scaled distribution of its RTD canned cocktails and new flavors, potentially expanding beyond the Mid-Atlantic via e-commerce and partnerships amid rising RTD demand.[4][5] Trends like flavor-forward, health-conscious spirits and e-commerce deregulation will shape its path, with direct-to-consumer models ensuring resilience for small players.[2] Its influence may evolve by amplifying craft distillery viability, inspiring similar brands to prioritize innovation over shelf wars—reinforcing its role as a flavorful disruptor for free spirits.[1][2]
Key people at Holla Spirits, LLC.