Austin, TX—November 26, 2016. BCD stands for Brad, Chelsea and Danny, the voices of prostate cancer, multiple sclerosis and the local YMCA respectively. As a Texas-based company, BuzzBallz and Southern Champion are always honored to be asked to participate in events with local charities. The event was held at a lake house in Austin, TX and […]
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Merrilee Kick is a Winning Woman
Palm Springs, CA – November 2016. Merrilee Kick, finalist for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year® 2016 Southwest Region, is announced as an award recipient for the EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women™ Class of 2016. Kick flew out to Palm Springs, California to attend the Strategic Growth Forum™ – the country’s most prestigious gathering of high-growth, market-leading […]
Southern Champion and BuzzBallz Team Up with the Legends
Dallas, TX – October 26, 2016. A proud Dallas, TX based company, Southern Champion/BuzzBallz is uniting with local teams to immerse their ties in the local community. BuzzBallz have been sold at the Texas Legends since 2015 and now XIII Kings Vodka, Pelican Harbor Black Rum, and Crooked Fox Bourbon Whiskey will be joining the […]
Southern Champion Lights up the American Airlines Center
Dallas, TX – October 24, 2016. Southern Champion/BuzzBallz has announced they are a proud sponsor of the Dallas Stars Hockey program as well as American Airlines Center, a premiere arena in the Dallas area. Southern Champion’s premium brands such as XIII Kings Vodka, Pelican Harbor Rum, Andrew John’s Gin, Crooked Fox Blended Bourbon Whiskey, and […]
Southern Champion Brands Garner Awards in the MicroLiquor Spirits Awards Competition
BEVERLY HILLS, CA—August 11, 2016. Southern Champion, producers of BuzzBallz and Shooterz recently reaped awards for their great taste and style in the MicroLiquor Spirits Awards Competition. Sponsored by Flowdesign, the MicroLiquor Awards is the world’s first spirits competition for small brands and unique in that entry to the competition is tailored exclusively to small […]
SOUTHERN CHAMPION GETS BUSY AT THE TEXAS BAR AND NIGHTCLUB CONVENTION
AUSTIN, TX – August 8, 2016. Southern Champion builds presence at the 3rd Annual Texas Bar and Nightclub Convention. Since the birth of its premium spirit lines in April, Southern Champion has been moving product across the United States and focusing energy towards on premise opportunities. Hosted by the Texas Bar and Nightclub Alliance, the […]
The Buzz on Southern Champion
Dallas, TX – July 18, 2016. The Texas Packaging Store Association held their convention at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Dallas on Sunday, July 17, 2016. BuzzBallz were as colorful as ever and drew a big crowd to sample their pre-mixed, ready-to-drink cocktails. Packaging stores and distributors alike were excited by the design, the whopping […]
Southern Champion Spirits to be Distributed in Montana
Helena, MT – July 1, 2016. Southern Champion, the maker of an exciting portfolio of spirits, will be distributed by the Montana Liquor Control Division through Southern Glazers. This is an exciting time for Southern Champion’s owner Merrilee Kick as Helena, Montana is her childhood hometown. Even though the spirit lines are relatively new to the market, […]
Southern Champion, Victorious at 2016 Seattle International Spirits Awards
SEATTLE, WA – May 14, 2016 Southern Champion, producers of BuzzBallz and five new lines of premium spirits, continue their winning streak across the West Coast at the Seattle International Spirits Awards. Altogether the company brought home seven medals from the single-blind tasting competition. Pelican Harbor Rum took the esteemed Double Gold while Pelican Harbor […]
Southern Champion Rocks 2016 Los Angeles International Spirits Competition
LOS ANGELES, CA – May 11, 2016 Southern Champion kicks off the contest season strong at the Los Angeles International Spirits Competition. Only a month after the company’s award winning success at the 73rd Annual WSWA Convention and Exposition, the Texas based company proved once again that it is a force to be reckoned with; […]