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. […]
The Bardstown Bourbon Company achieved a major milestone today with the installation of its 50-foot tall, custom made, 36-inch stainless steel Vendome Copper & Brass Works still. Delivered in one piece, and hoisted above the 55-foot still tower by crane, the Vendome apparatus was lowered into the center of the building. This helped Bardstown Bourbon […]
Old Forester released eleven renderings of the new Old Forester Distillery at a media event in New York City. The renderings feature the progression of the distillery, capturing the architectural design, barrel to bottling process, and overall tour experience. Located at 117 and 119 Main Street along Louisville’s historic “Whiskey Row,” the distillery and 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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
Wyoming Whiskey, maker of award-winning Small Batch Bourbon, has hired Sam DiNardo as Southeast Regional Director. Under direction of National Sales Director, Frank Sacca, Sam will be responsible for Wyoming Whiskey’s plan for expansion into Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Alabama, and Louisiana in 2016. He will also manage existing accounts and expand presence […]
