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About Us
Built by People Who Live Spirits
From barrel selections at world-class distilleries to crafting cocktail menus at leading venues, our team brings decades of combined expertise to every partnership.
Our Story
The CS Paragon Difference
CS PARAGON was founded with a simple conviction: the spirits industry deserves partners who understand both the craft behind the bottle and the business of getting it into the right hands.
Based in California — the gateway between the Pacific Rim and the American market — we occupy a unique position in the global spirits trade. Our team combines deep knowledge of Asian spirits traditions with expertise in American craft and distribution.
Whether we're sourcing a small-batch daiginjo from Niigata, placing an allocated bourbon with a top restaurant group, or training bartenders on spirits storytelling, we bring the same standard of excellence to every engagement.
Our Philosophy
“Every bottle tells a story. Our job is to make sure it gets told in the right place, to the right people, at the right moment.”— CS Paragon
Our Values
What Drives Us
01
Expertise
Deep product knowledge across categories — from Japanese whisky to California natural wine to artisanal mezcal. We taste, evaluate, and curate with authority.
02
Integrity
Transparent partnerships built on trust. We represent brands we believe in and provide honest counsel to every client and partner.
03
Precision
From regulatory compliance to logistics coordination, we handle the complex details so our partners can focus on what they do best.
The Team
Decades of Combined Expertise
Our people are the bridge between world-class producers and the bars, restaurants, and retailers that champion their craft. Sommelier-trained palates, operations built from decades in the industry, and relationships that span four continents.
01
Spirits Expertise
Barrel selections at working distilleries across Kentucky, Tennessee, Texas, and Scotland. Certified sake and wine professionals. Deep knowledge of production, grade, and provenance.
02
Trade & Logistics
Full understanding of TTB/COLA federal compliance, California ABC regulations, international shipping, customs documentation, and bonded warehouse operations.
03
Hospitality Background
Former bar managers, beverage directors, and sommeliers. We've built the programs we now help others build — which means we know what works behind the bar.
Our Network
Global Reach, Local Relationships
From family-owned distilleries in rural America to prestige houses in Japan and boutique producers in Mexico — our network is built on mutual trust and shared standards.
50+Distillery Partners
15+Countries Sourced
200+Brand Relationships
5Export Markets
Credentials
Regulatory Compliance
- Federal & state import licensing
- TTB label approval (COLA) management
- FDA compliance for imported beverages
- California ABC licensing
- International shipping & customs documentation
Industry Expertise
- Direct relationships with 200+ global producers
- 15+ countries sourced across 5 continents
- Full SoCal distribution infrastructure
- Active presence at Vinexpo, ProWein, and Tales of the Cocktail
- Bilingual team (English & Korean)