Woodford Reserve® Unites with Fashion & Mixology's Top Talent to Create 2016 Kentucky Derby® $1,000 Mint Julep Cup

LOUISVILLE, Ky., April 26, 2016  Woodford Reserve today unveils its $1,000 Mint Julep Cup available at the Kentucky Derby® and benefiting the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund. Now in its 11th year, the 2016 iteration offers an elevated Derby experience curated by Master Distiller Chris Morris, in partnership with acclaimed menswear designer Hamilton Shirts and New York mixologist Julie Renee Williams. This year's special Mint...

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Michter's Releases Its 2016 Limited Production US*1 Barrel Strength Rye

LOUISVILLE, Ky., April 26, 2016  -- This Spring will mark the second time that Michter's Distillery, based in Louisville, Kentucky, is releasing its US*1 Barrel Strength Rye.  The release will be on a limited basis. A Kentucky Straight Rye, Michter's Barrel Strength Rye is bottled at barrel strength rather than the 84.8 proof alcohol level of Michter's US*1 Single Barrel Rye.  The barrel entry proof for the product...

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Beach Whiskey™ Brings the Beach to WSWA

LOS ANGELES, April 20, 2016  -- The ultimate beach party has begun and Beach Whiskey™, a new meticulously crafted flavored American whiskey, is live at the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America WSWA in Vegas Launching in June 2016, Beach Whiskey (SRP $23.99, 750ml) celebrates the beach lifestyle and all that comes with it… parties, sports, relaxing, good music, and having fun.  Even the packaging—an etched label on...

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Beach Whiskey™ Announces Veteran Spirits Team

LOS ANGELES, April 20, 2016-- Beach Whiskey™, a new meticulously crafted flavored American whiskey, announced new additions to their core team of industry veterans. Bill Henderson joins as Chief Marketing Officer, leading all brand marketing and strategic communication for Beach Whiskey. Henderson previously served as Executive Vice President for Sidney Frank Importing Company, Inc., where, during an 18-year career, he played a...

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The Bardstown Bourbon Company Installs 50-Foot Stainless Steel Vendome Still at New Distillery Site

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 Company inch one step closer to opening its state-of-the-art whiskey distillery,...

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Spirit Consulting Group Acquires Midnight Solutions

New York – Spirits Consulting Group (“SCG”), a leading firm that specializes in brand development for the liquor industry, announced today the acquisition of Midnight Solutions Management, a spirits sales strategy and marketing agency. Midnight Solutions owner Shu de Jong will remain an integral part of the team and will serve as Managing Director of SCG. De Jong will head up national sales and major account management...

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Old Forester Releases Renderings of New Whiskey Row Distillery

LOUISVILLE, KY 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 experience will be a world-class distilling operation...

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Branded Spirits USA Launches Ol' Major Bacon Bourbon

SAN FRANCISCO, April 5, 2016  -- Nick Chen, Master of all things "spirits", and his brother visited a restaurant that was featuring a bacon bourbon cocktail.  Bacon and bourbon are two of the most popular obsessions, and Nick's brother exclaimed, "Nick, you need to create a Bacon Bourbon!" Nick and his brother created a website, www.baconbourbonusa.com. The website had 20K+ hits in the first few days. Nick's latest edition...

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