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Jun 3, 2025 6 min

“Overnight Shutdown: RNDC Pulls Plug on CA Spirits Distribution”

from Kali-Kat's Tap Talks Podcast Hosted by Kathleen G. Churchwell

Send us Fan Mail Imagine waking up and your entire spirits distribution network is gone. That’s what just happened in California. In this urgent episode of Kali Kat Tap Talks, we expose the overnight withdrawal of RNDC (Republic National Distributing Company) from the California market — a move that left distillers, bars, restaurants, retailers, and small businesses stranded with no notice and no backup plan. 🎙️ This episode unpacks: The impact on California’s spirits industry, from boutique distilleries to major suppliers The sudden disruption in the supply chain and the businesses now left scrambling The emotional toll on entrepreneurs who built their brands with RNDC A call to action: Who will step in to help California now? This isn’t just about contracts — it’s about people, livelihoods, and a community now left dry and hanging. 📢 If you’re a distiller, bar owner, distributor, or just someone who supports local spirits — this episode is for you. 💔 California’s spirits industry is in crisis. Change is needed. Help is needed. 🎧 Listen on Buzzsprout, Spotify, Apple 📺 Watch on YouTube 📲 Share your thoughts in the comments or tag someone who needs to hear this #RNDCExit #SpiritsIndustry #CaliforniaDistillers #LiquorDistributionCrisis #KaliKatTapTalks #BehindThePour #SupportLocalDistillers #DistilleryLife #AlcoholDistribution #RNDC #DrinkLocal #SpiritsNews #IndustryShakeup #CraftSpiritsCommunity #CaliforniaBars #BeverageIndustryAlert Support the show 💬 Join the Adventure! Love what you heard? Follow Kali Kat’s Tap Talks for more behind-the-scenes stories, brewery deep dives, and craft beer journeys. 📲 Connect with me: 📷 Instagram: @KaliKatBeerAdventures 🎥 TikTok: @KaliKatBeerAdventures [email protected] 🍻 Got a brewery or taproom story to share? Reach out—I’d love to feature you on a future episode! 🔥 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review—your support helps keep the taps flowing! Until next time, sip, savor, and adventure on! 🍺✨

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Send us Fan Mail Imagine waking up and your entire spirits distribution network is gone. That’s what just happened in California. In this urgent episode of Kali Kat Tap Talks, we expose the overnight withdrawal of RNDC (Republic National Distributing Company) from the California market — a move that left distillers, bars, restaurants, retailers, and small businesses stranded with no notice and no backup plan. 🎙️ This episode unpacks: The impact on California’s spirits industry, from boutique ...

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