Top Skills
Social Entrepreneurship
Founder and Managing Partner of a craft whiskey company, demonstrating entrepreneurial vision and practical execution.
Retail Operations
Has successfully launched and operated multiple retail locations across the Hudson Valley.
Brand Development
Deep expertise in building brands and developing authentic brand storytelling for premium products.
Bio
Gregg Amato is the Founder & Managing Partner of Three Bears Whiskey, a family-built craft whiskey company focused on premium small-batch spirits and authentic brand storytelling. With over 35 years of experience in sales management, marketing, retail operations, and business development, Gregg brings deep expertise in building brands, growing customer relationships, and scaling businesses.
Throughout his career, Gregg has successfully launched and operated multiple retail locations across the Hudson Valley while developing a strong background in sales leadership, operations, and customer-focused growth strategies. At Three Bears Whiskey, he remains hands-on across brand strategy, blending, barrel selection, packaging, retail partnerships, and direct-to-consumer growth.
His founder-led approach combines entrepreneurial vision with practical execution, helping position Three Bears Whiskey for long-term growth and national expansion.
Elevator Pitch
“3 Bears Whiskey is a New York craft whiskey company creating premium small-batch bourbon and rye with bold finishing techniques, authentic Americana branding, and direct-to-consumer reach across 44 states. We combine carefully sourced aged whiskey, innovative finishing, and lifestyle-driven marketing to build a scalable modern whiskey brand positioned between craft authenticity and national premium appeal.”
Industry
Other
Website
3bearswhiskey.com
Team Size
1-5 employees
Funding Raised
1-5 employees
Annual Revenue
$0 to $100k
| Skill | Strength | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Social Entrepreneurship | 95 | Founder and Managing Partner of a craft whiskey company, demonstrating entrepreneurial vision and practical execution. |
| Retail Operations | 95 | Has successfully launched and operated multiple retail locations across the Hudson Valley. |
| Brand Development | 90 | Deep expertise in building brands and developing authentic brand storytelling for premium products. |
| Retail Industry | 90 | Over 35 years of experience in retail operations, including launching and operating multiple retail locations. |
| Sales Leadership | 90 | Developed a strong background in sales leadership over 35 years, focusing on customer-focused growth strategies. |
| Business Growth | 90 | Successfully launched and operated multiple retail locations and positioned a company for national expansion. |
| Sales Management | 90 | Possesses over 35 years of experience in sales management, driving customer relationships and business growth. |
| Craft Spirits Industry | 90 | Founded and leads a craft whiskey company, demonstrating deep knowledge of the premium small-batch spirits market. |
| Business Development | 90 | Brings deep expertise in business development, focused on scaling businesses and achieving national expansion. |
| Brand Strategy | 85 | Remains hands-on across brand strategy, positioning Three Bears Whiskey for long-term growth. |
| Business Scaling | 85 | Experienced in scaling businesses for national expansion and long-term growth. |
| Spirits Production | 85 | Hands-on experience in the craft whiskey industry, specifically with blending, barrel selection, and innovative finishing techniques for bourbon and rye. |
| Marketing | 85 | Experienced in marketing, focusing on brand storytelling, lifestyle-driven marketing, and customer engagement. |
| Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Sales | 80 | Actively involved in direct-to-consumer growth and reach across 44 states for a craft spirits brand. |
| Retail Partnerships | 80 | Manages retail partnerships to expand brand reach and sales channels. |
| Packaging Design | 70 | Involved in the packaging aspect of premium small-batch spirits. |
| Founder | 40 | Co-founded Three Bears Whiskey Company, a craft whiskey brand. |
Title
Founder & Managing Partner
Position Description
Leads a family-built craft whiskey company, overseeing brand strategy, blending, barrel selection, packaging, retail partnerships, and direct-to-consumer growth with an entrepreneurial vision and practical execution.
Accomplishment Notes
Founded and co-leads Three Bears Whiskey, a premium small-batch spirits company, positioning it for long-term growth and national expansion with direct-to-consumer reach across 44 states.
Title
Sales, Marketing & Operations Leadership
Position Description
Accumulated over 35 years of experience across sales management, marketing, retail operations, and business development, focusing on building brands, growing customer relationships, and scaling businesses.
Accomplishment Notes
Successfully launched and operated multiple retail locations across the Hudson Valley, developing strong sales leadership and customer-focused growth strategies.