Author: Bourbon & Oak

The Latest New Product From Copper & Kings

Copper & Kings is proud to announce the latest innovation to it’s fine ultra-luxury uber-premium portfolio of distilled spirits. The product – William Hendricks, named for the first recorded distiller in America, who in 1640 was 42 years old. The exceptional spirit is a rum, made with Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, using 51% white Kentucky corn, […]

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Wyoming Whiskey Hires Area Sales Manager for Midwest

Wyoming Whiskey, maker of award-winning Small Batch Bourbon, has hired Brett Bauer as area manager for the Midwest territory. Brett will be responsible for managing on-premise and off-premise accounts and key chain accounts in Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota & Indiana. Shortly after graduating from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, in 2001, Brett began his nearly-fifteen-year career within […]

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Heaven Hill: American Whiskey & American Music – the Evolution of Bourbon

What better way to spend a night at the Ky Bourbon Affair than under the stars among the Heaven Hill rickhouses, listening to great live music, sipping fine whiskey, eating delicious food, all while learning about the history of American Whiskey? Join Heaven Hill American Whiskey Ambassador, and the “Whiskey Professor”, Bernie Lubbers, as he […]

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Luxco Releases Blood Oath Pact No. 2

  Luxco Releases Blood Oath Pact No. 2 Ultra-premium Blood Oath Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey announces second expression in series (St. Louis) March 28, 2016 – St. Louis-based Luxco has launched Blood Oath Pact No. 2 – the second expression in the limited release, ultra-premium bourbon series, Blood Oath. Blood Oath combines rare, top-notch bourbons, […]

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KDA Applauds House Passage of Senate Bill 11

“Kentucky took a much‐needed step out of Prohibition today with the House passage of Senate Bill 11, which modernizes our archaic alcohol laws and strengthens our famous Kentucky Bourbon Trail® adventures as premium tourism destinations. “This is a responsible, bipartisan and common‐sense measure that will create jobs, increase investment and generate millions in new tax […]

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Enjoy the Heaven & Evan Experience

Having a well rounded, palette-pleasing bourbon experience doesn’t have to take an entire day. Bourbon lovers can now sign up for Heaven & Evan, a unique, exclusive tour and tasting experience organized by Mint Julep Tours. The experience transports you from downtown Louisville to nearby Bardstown and back in five and a half hours, making […]

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FORECASTLE ANNOUNCES 2016 BOURBON LODGE LINEUP AND LODGE ADDITIONS, INCLUDING

FLIGHT BAR, SIGNATURE COCKTAILS, MIXOLOGY, BOURBON CARES, FIRESIDE CHATS, CULINARY OASIS AND MORE GONZO BAR RETURNS WITH ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE AND FILM SERIES LOUISVILLE, KY – The Forecastle Festival, Louisville’s three-day music, art and environmental activism festival, is bringing back its Kentucky Bourbon Trail® outpost, The Bourbon Lodge, with a unique lineup of bourbon offerings, education, bourbon-inspired cuisine, […]

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Heaven Hill Brands Named Global Distiller of the Year At Whisky Magazine Icons of Whisky

Bernie Lubbers Also Recognized As American Whiskey Brand Ambassador of the Year BARDSTOWN, Ky. – Heaven Hill Brands was named Global Distiller of the Year at Whisky Magazine’s Icons of Whisky awards in London last week. The Icons of Whisky Awards recognize and celebrate the finest companies and individuals in the whisky industry. “For over […]

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High West Releases Distillery Exclusive 14-Year Light Whiskey

Come see the light! High West Distillery, Utah’s first legal distillery since 1870, releases a limited edition 14-Year Light Whiskey. Beginning March 19, this special bottling is available exclusively to visitors at the High West Distillery at Blue Sky Ranch, followed by a roll out at the High West Saloon & Distillery in historic Old […]

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Tennessee Distillers Guild Announces New President, Board of Directors

The Tennessee Distillers Guild announced today that Old Forge Distillery General Manager Kris Tatum has been elected President of the 2-year-old group that promotes and advocates for the state’s distilled spirits industry. Tatum, a veteran in the construction and restaurant industries, started the distillery project in Pigeon Forge in 2012 and opened the doors in […]

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