White Label Fulfillment

Whiskey bottles on display
The Epicurean Trader

White Label Fulfillment for Craft Spirits Brands

Skip the monthly fees, ditch the middlemen, and sell direct to your customers — with premium fulfillment, real-time data, and full brand control.
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The Problem
The Three-Tier System Wasn't Built for Small Producers
California's ABC requires that every bottle of spirits pass through three hands before reaching a customer. Each hand takes a cut — and the person who actually made the product gets the smallest share.
Tier 1
Producer
$17
$5 profit
→
Tier 2
Distributor
$27
$10 profit
→
Tier 3
Retailer
$45
$18 profit
Who Gets the Margin?
$5
$10
$18
Producer (15%)
Distributor (30%)
Retailer (55%)
Example: A bottle that costs $12 to produce retails at $45 — the producer keeps $5.
Problem 01
Crushed Margins
Each tier takes a margin that compounds. The person who sources ingredients, builds recipes, distills, and bottles the product ends up making the least money per bottle sold.
Problem 02
Zero Distribution Control
Distributors decide where your product goes. Your limited-run San Francisco craft whiskey could end up at a discount chain in Southern California, sitting unsold on a shelf — while your loyal customers can't find a single bottle.
Problem 03
No Customer Relationship
You don't know who buys your product, where they are, or how to reach them. All customer data lives with the retailer. Your fans want to buy directly from you, but the system won't allow it.
Problem 04
Brand Experience at Risk
Your premium product deserves premium presentation. But you have no say in how it's stored, displayed, or sold. A high-end whiskey sitting under fluorescent lights next to bottom-shelf vodka isn't the brand experience you built.
The "Solution" That Isn't
The Fourth-Tier Companies
Companies like Flaviar's Barcart and Accelpay built tech platforms to enable DTC sales for spirits brands. But they created new problems while solving old ones.
High Monthly Fees
Platforms charge hefty monthly subscription fees just for access — before you've sold a single bottle. For small producers already squeezed on margins, this overhead is punishing.
Perpetual Revenue Share
On top of monthly fees, they take a percentage of every sale — in perpetuity. You're adding a fourth margin on top of an already margin-compressed system.
Inconsistent Fulfillment
Your orders get routed to whichever retail partner is available — often small shops with varying standards. Your premium product might arrive promptly in premium packaging, or a week late in a generic box.
The Epicurean Trader Solution
One Partner. One Warehouse. Premium Everything.
We operate a public warehouse in San Francisco where we store, fulfill, and ship your products directly to your customers — with the quality and care your brand deserves.
1
Inventory Transfer
Your product moves through the three-tier system via a series of inventory transfers — producer to distributor to our retail warehouse. All fully compliant with California ABC regulations.
2
DTC Integration
We build and embed a seamless purchasing experience directly on your website. Your customers buy from you — orders route automatically to our fulfillment system.
3
Premium Fulfillment
Every order is packed in premium boxes with proper insulation and shipped within 1–2 business days. Consistent quality, every time, from a single trusted location.
4
Bi-Weekly Settlement
We settle with you every two weeks. Total sales, detailed reporting, complete transparency. No surprises, no hidden fees, no perpetual revenue share.
Why Us
How We Compare
No monthly fees. No perpetual revenue share. Just the standard retail margin on product sold — that's it.
 
The Epicurean Trader
Fourth-Tier Platforms
Monthly Fee
✓ $0
✗ $500–2,000+/mo
Revenue Share
✓ None
✗ 10–20% of sales
Single Fulfillment Location
✓ SF Warehouse
✗ Multiple unknown
Consistent Packaging
✓ Premium standard
✗ Varies by retailer
Ship Time
✓ 1–2 business days
✗ 3–7+ days
Customer Data Access
✓ Full real-time
✗ Limited or none
Custom Discount Codes
✓ Brand portal
✗ Not available
Pricing Model
✓ Retail margin only
✗ Fee + % + margin
Brand Portal
Your Business, Fully Visible
Every partner gets access to a dedicated brand portal with real-time visibility into sales, customers, and fulfillment — so you can grow your brand with real data.
Real-Time Sales Data
Track orders, revenue, and product performance as they happen. No waiting for monthly reports — see your business in real time.
Customer Insights
Know who your customers are, where they're located, what they're buying, and how often. Build your direct relationship with real data.
Custom Discount Codes
Create and manage promotional codes for launches, events, influencer campaigns, or loyalty programs — directly from your portal.
Fulfillment Tracking
Monitor every order from receipt to delivery. See processing status, shipping confirmations, and delivery tracking — all in one place.
Settlement Reports
Detailed bi-weekly settlement statements with line-item breakdowns. Know exactly what sold, what shipped, and what you're owed.
Inventory Visibility
See current stock levels in our warehouse, track incoming transfers, and get alerts when inventory runs low — so you never miss a sale.
5
San Francisco Retail Locations
1–2
Business Day Fulfillment
$0
Monthly Platform Fee
0%
Revenue Share
Existing Partners
Brand Partner Portal
Already working with us? Access your dashboard to view real-time order data, product sales reports, and payment summaries.
Get Started
Ready to Sell Direct?
We're looking for craft spirits brands who want to take control of their DTC sales without the overhead. No long contracts, no monthly fees — just a partnership built on shared success.
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