Tailored Bottling Solutions Taps into RTD Alcohol Boom with Miami Facility

MIAMI, FL – April 15, 2026 – As the beverage industry continues its seismic shift toward convenience and premiumization, Tailored Bottling Solutions (TBS) has made a significant strategic move by launching licensed ready-to-drink (RTD) alcohol production at its TBS South facility in Miami. The announcement signals a major expansion for the Rucker Investments-backed co-packing platform, positioning it as a pivotal player in one of the fastest-growing sectors of the alcohol market.

The facility is already fully operational, having completed several large-scale production runs for an unnamed nationally distributed brand. Underscoring the intense demand for such services, the company has also secured multi-year production agreements that extend into 2026, validating its investment before the paint has barely dried.

Riding the RTD Wave

The timing of TBS's expansion is no coincidence. The company is diving into the turbulent, but immensely profitable, waters of the RTD alcohol market. This segment stands out as a critical growth engine for the entire beverage alcohol industry, posting positive volume growth in recent years while the broader market has contracted. Projections show the global RTD market continuing its steep upward trajectory, with some analysts forecasting a market value exceeding $129 billion by 2035.

Driving this explosive growth is a fundamental change in consumer behavior. Today's drinkers, particularly millennials and Gen Z, prioritize convenience, portability, and flavor innovation. Spirit-based RTDs, such as canned cocktails, have become the category's superstar. This sub-segment has nearly quadrupled in size in the U.S. since 2020, even overtaking vodka as the largest volume segment within the spirits industry. Consumers are increasingly seeking out sophisticated, high-quality products that offer a premium experience without the hassle of preparation. This has created a high-pressure environment for brands, which must innovate rapidly and scale production faster than ever before to capture market share.

This is precisely the challenge that specialized co-packers like Tailored Bottling Solutions are built to solve. By providing the infrastructure, expertise, and capacity, they allow brands to focus on marketing and innovation while outsourcing the capital-intensive and logistically complex manufacturing process.

Miami's New Manufacturing Muscle

At the heart of this strategic expansion is the TBS South facility itself, a powerhouse of modern beverage production. With an annual capacity of 100 million units, the Miami plant is equipped to handle the demands of both emerging startups and established national brands. Its strategic location in South Florida provides a crucial logistical advantage, offering streamlined access to serve the booming consumer markets across the Southeast and the broader United States.

The facility's true strength lies in its flexibility. The production lines are designed to support a wide array of canning sizes, from sleek 7.5-ounce cans to larger 24-ounce formats. This versatility extends to packaging, with capabilities for standard four-, six-, and eight-packs, as well as the increasingly popular variety packs and other custom configurations. Such adaptability is essential in the RTD space, where an omnichannel commercial approach—selling across grocery, convenience, and direct-to-consumer channels—requires diverse packaging solutions.

"Great brands are moving faster and need production partners with tailored solutions," said Dave Burke, CEO of Tailored Bottling Solutions, in a recent statement. "Adding ready to drink alcohol to our non-alcohol capabilities allows us to deliver at speed and flexibility at scale."

Navigating a Complex Regulatory Landscape

Beyond sheer production volume, TBS is tackling one of the biggest hurdles for any brand entering the alcohol space: regulatory compliance. The production and co-packing of alcoholic beverages are governed by a dense web of federal and state laws, enforced by agencies like the federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) and Florida's Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco (ABT).

Navigating these requirements—which include complex permitting, formula approvals, bonded storage, and strict labeling and traceability rules—is a daunting and resource-intensive task. A misstep can lead to costly delays, fines, or even the revocation of a license to operate. By launching a fully licensed and compliant facility, TBS offers its partners a critical service that de-risks market entry and expansion. The company assumes responsibility for the intricate operational compliance, allowing brand owners to bring their products to market more quickly and reliably.

This expertise is reinforced by its parent company, Rucker Investments, a privately held family office with a track record of successful ventures in the beverage co-packing industry. This backing provides not only financial stability but also deep strategic and operational expertise, further solidifying TBS's position as a trusted partner in a highly regulated field.

With its combination of massive capacity, strategic location, and regulatory prowess, Tailored Bottling Solutions is not merely adding a new service; it is providing an essential piece of infrastructure for the modern beverage economy. As the company begins onboarding new brand partners for its 2026 production calendar, the industry will be watching closely as this new manufacturing hub helps fuel the next wave of ready-to-drink innovation.