(KAIR)--Atchison-based MGP Ingredients is commemorating a unique honor, as a vodka distilled by the company results in a partnership with a popular area sports team. 

In an announcement this week, MGP was joined by Sporting Kansas City in revealing that Till Amercian Wheat Vodka is designated as the official vodka of the professional soccer club. 

MGP President and CEO Gus Griffin, in a press release, says the company is proud to partner with, Sporting Kansas City, saying that as the vodka represents “the passion, hard work, and honest values of the heartland,” the Sporting KC organization, “from their front office leadership to their outstanding play on the pitch, demonstrates these values.” 

Sporting KC President Jake Reid says the club is excited about the partnership, calling MGP “another great company from Kansas.”