Incorporated in 1948 as the Crockett Sales Company, the company was purchased in 1968 by Ed Doty, who changed its name to Doty Distributors, Inc.
About Us
The New Way to
Success
Advance
Progress
Who We Are
We have established a network of warehouses on each of the major neighbor islands with two on Hawaii Island. We can guarantee instant distribution throughout the entire State within one week of the product’s arrival in Honolulu.
To Seek and Develop
Character and Integrity,
In Our People,
Products and Service,
Striving for Excellence.
Our History
1948
1976
In 1976, Schenley Industries purchased the company's stock and changed its name to Paradise Beverages, Inc.
1980
In 1980, Paradise Beverages was purchased by Topa Equities, Ltd. from Schenley. It was during the Doty Distributors' years that sales of alcoholic beverages began. The purchase of Paradise Beverages by Topa Equities, Ltd. opened many new opportunities. The purchase of Cen-Cal Beverages of Hawaii added the Coors and Stroh lines.
1988
In 1988 Paradise Beverages purchased McKesson Wines & Spirits, expanding its wine and spirits division.
1995-1996
In 1995, the company purchased Island Beverages Company and the Miller Brewing Company's family was added to the company's growing portfolio of brands. In 1996, Paradise Beverages acquired the Heineken and Samuel Adams lines from Eagle Distributors.
2012
On September 1, 2012, Paradise Beverages purchased JMD Beverages, a locally owned and operated company. JMD Beverages has become the exclusive wine division of Paradise Beverages and operates as “JMD Beverages” within the company.