Empire Distributors has agreed to distribute Dalton Distillery’s first gluten-free sunflower whiskey TazaRay.

The product has been initially launched in Georgia, the US.

Based in Atlanta, Empire is a wholesale distributor of a wide range of spirits, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages.

Empire has operations in Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Colorado.

"TazaRay is aged in used bourbon barrels, while TazaRay Red is aged in red wine barrels."

Empire Distributors on-premise sales manager Jerry Russo said: “This gluten-free sunflower distilled spirit made from Georgia-grown sunflowers is both beautiful and delicious.

“We know this unique brand will make a strong impact in the market and is a wonderful addition to our portfolio.”

TazaRay is aged in used bourbon barrels, while TazaRay Red is aged in red wine barrels.

Located in the foothills of the Northwest Georgia mountains, Dalton Distillery produces hand-crafted spirits.