KOVAL is proud to announce that founders President Sonat Birnecker Hart and Robert Birnecker have been named Illinois’ Small Business Persons of the Year. The announcement was made today by administrator Linda McMahon, the head of the U.S. Small Business Administration. Along with winners from the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rio, Guam […]
The James Pepper Distilling Co., producer of the award winning James E. Pepper ‘1776’ whiskey brand, is pleased to announce that Aaron Schorsch has joined the team in the role of Master Distiller at the historic James E. Pepper Distillery in Lexington, KY. Prior to joining the Pepper distillery, Schorsch spent 10 years as a […]
Construction continues on Bardstown distillery Progress is being made at Lux Row Distillers construction site – and today a major milestone has been achieved – the distillery’s all copper column still from Vendome Brass and Copper Works has been installed. With its base, the still stands at 43 feet and weighs 6,293 pounds, with […]
Four Roses Bourbon received top accolades during Whisky Magazine’s World Whiskies Awards ceremony, held on Tuesday, February 28 in New York City. Four Roses’ 2016 Limited Edition Small Batch was named America’s Best Kentucky Bourbon. The limited edition bottling featured a 12-year-old Bourbon from Four Roses’ OESO recipe, a 12-year-old OBSV and a 16-year-old OESK. […]
Name: Wyoming Whiskey Outryder ABV: 50% Proof: 100 Nose: Chocolate, Caramel, Vanilla, Grain Palate: Vanilla, Chocolate, Cherries, Rye Finish: Short, dry, and mellow with rich chocolate and tart cherry flavors. Overall: This is the first whiskey from Wyoming Whiskey that I have had. On the nose there is a light hot chocolate aroma with some caramel and vanilla notes in there and […]
American Born, recently acquired by premium spirits company, Milestone Brands LLC, announces the introduction of a new line of whiskeys; 83-proof American Born Bourbon Whiskey, and two 70-proof real fruit-infused whiskeys, Peach and Apple. “American Born is an incredible brand that represents the history and roots of our country while also celebrating today’s American lifestyle […]
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY/MEDIA ADVISORY WHAT: Copper & Kings American Brandy Co. celebrates the achievements of African-Americans through Kentucky history by illuminating the legacy of Louisville native Tom Bullock. At an event Wednesday night, historian Michael Jones will present his findings on Bullock, an esteemed bartender who published his seminal book of cocktail recipes “The Ideal […]
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – As an official sponsor of the Kentucky Derby Festival, the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience will release a special edition bottle of 2009 Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage Bourbon to commemorate the 2017 Kentucky Derby Festival. The Evan Williams Bourbon Experience will also be the sole location providing Pegasus Pins through […]
Brown-Forman (NYSE:BFA) (NYSE:BFB) announced today the launch of a website providing nutritional information for its many consumer brands, including Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, Finlandia, Canadian Mist, Jimador, Herradura, Sonoma-Cutrer, Chambord, and Woodford Reserve. The site is available from the corporate website or directly at nutrition.brown-forman.com. Although Brown-Forman has provided nutritional information on its brands to […]
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – As an official sponsor of the Kentucky Derby Festival, the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience will release a special edition bottle of 2009 Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage Bourbon to commemorate the 2017 Kentucky Derby Festival. The Evan Williams Bourbon Experience will also be the sole location providing Pegasus Pins through March 6. […]