Brad K Ritchie would wake up, look in the mirror and say, “that is one handsome bastard,” chuckle and walk away. Fearless, he would face the challenges of the day and reassure others along the way.

After a life of inspiring, encouraging, and rallying others to face their fears and live out their wildest dreams, cancer took Brad in the spring of 2021 at the young age of 56.

Brad was a bartender at heart and a lover of the craftsmanship that went into making each beautiful cocktail. He loved vodka not only for the taste, but the versatility of the spirit. After a long day he’d savor a hearty vodka soda, but on a day off he’d experiment with an espresso martini.

We, his family, wanted to bottle that confidence that he wore so well, and share it with you. In October of 2023 we took over for Blue Clover Distillery.