BARDSTOWN, Ky. – The prestigious Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame today honored five individuals for their service and support of the Commonwealth’s signature industry, including a living Bourbon legend as this year’s recipient of the Parker Beam Lifetime Achievement award. “This year’s distinguished class has a shared theme – they served behind-the-scenes to promote, protect […]
Roundstone Rye wins a gold and two silver medals at the 2016 American Whiskey Masters London, United Kingdom (August 2, 2016) – The 2016 American Whiskey Masters, a spirits contest run by The Spirits Business, awarded Catoctin Creek one gold and two silver medals for their flagship single barrel whiskies. “The Rye Single Barrel flight hauled in […]
FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky Distillers’ Association has honored Sen. John Schickel with its prestigious “100 Proof Award” for his leadership in passing landmark tourism legislation that will elevate and transform the KDA’s Kentucky Bourbon Trail® adventures. “Sen. Schickel spent countless hours advocating and negotiating this historic legislation that will reform our tourism experiences, create […]
FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky Distillers’ Association has honored Rep. Linda Belcher with its prestigious “100 Proof Award” for her leadership in passing landmark tourism legislation that will elevate and transform the KDA’s Kentucky Bourbon Trail® adventures. “Rep. Belcher was instrumental in building bipartisan support in the House for this historic legislation that will reform […]
Four Roses Bourbon will release Elliott’s Select, a limited-quantity Single Barrel Bourbon, in June. This barrel-strength Bourbon will be Brent Elliott’s first limited edition release as master distiller. Brent Elliott, who assumed the post of master distiller in September 2015, personally hand-selected the 14-year-old OESK, one of the Distillery’s 10 unique Bourbon recipes. Subtle aromas […]
Catoctin Creek products will soon be available at the Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) “Class Six” liquor stores beginning this Memorial Day weekend. The following products will be available at the Fort Belvoir Class Six: Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye, 80 Proof Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye, 92 Proof “Distiller’s Reserve” Catoctin Creek Watershed Gin […]
Evan Williams Bourbon is saluting American veterans with a custom red, white and blue edition of Evan Williams Black Bourbon featuring the heroic stories of 10 military veterans, chosen for their selfless acts of service at home and abroad. As an American-made and American-owned brand, Evan Williams recognizes true American heroes through their exceptional stories […]
Two Experiments Employing Short and Medium Wave Light Make Up the First Experimental Collection Release for 2016. Buffalo Trace Distillery has engaged in an unconventional way to use infrared light waves for its latest bourbon experiment, applying the light waves to barrels before charring, with the goal of learning how new and different flavors can […]
Hopkinsville, KY distillery tours, tastings and more during ribbon cutting celebration; Distillery set to make a special announcement. Hopkinsville, Kentucky – On Thursday, May 12, 2016 from 4 – 7 PM, Casey Jones Distillery on Witty Lane in Hopkinsville will be celebrating their official ribbon cutting and grand opening. Visitors to the distillery during the […]
After more than 30 years in the beverage industry, Master Distiller Ken Pierce is retiring from Barton 1792 Distillery. Pierce’s early days in the distilled spirits industry started with Barton Brands of Georgia (now defunct) where he was Plant Chemist and later Quality Control Manager. After six years, the company transferred him to Bardstown, Ky. […]
