In January, St. Louis-native Pete Kelly launched his first spirit line, Salute American Vodka. The first of its offerings is an 80-proof vodka released first in Missouri and southern Illinois. In the past four months Salute has entered markets in Arkansas and Georgia, and in coming weeks it launches in Indiana.
With success expanding throughout the south and Midwest, Salute is circling back to St. Louis for its first big contest, "Battle of the Bartenders." Local bartenders are encouraged to compete in four preliminary competitions at various St. Louis restaurants and bars, culminating in a championship with a cash prize of $1,000.
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-Q&A With Pete Kelly, Founder of Salute American Vodka -- Released First in Missouri
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