Premier Distributing Company
WholesaleNew Mexico, United States51-200 Employees
Premier Distributing Company is a wholesale beverage distributor that handles Anheuser-Busch products as well as craft beers, wines and spirits, energy drinks, tea, lemonade, and water. Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, it serves the state’s retailers with a broad beverage portfolio and distribution capabilities. The company was formed in 1982 by Dobbs Management Service, a Memphis-based firm, and emphasizes community ties through local hiring and prioritizing local sourcing where feasible. It supports civic, charitable, and educational initiatives in New Mexico, including the New Mexico Alliance for Hispanic Education, an educational charity established by Premier that has raised more than four million dollars for college scholarships. In May 2023, Hensley Beverage Company completed its acquisition of Premier Distributing Company, reflecting a notable recent change in ownership.