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CYNTHIANA, Ky., Sept. 26, 2019 Set in an apocalyptic world where the dead feed off the living, society has crumbled to the verge of extinction. There is no government, no stores, no mail delivery, no cable TV. But luckily, there is bourbon. The Walking Dead Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a limited-edition offering under Spirits of the Apocalypse. Available in stores nationwide beginning this October, the bourbon is good enough for the living, and sought after by the dead.

Each limited-edition bottle of The Walking Dead Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is marked “safe-zone approved” with a label that bears the comic’s trademark logo and an “RGrimes” signature of authenticity.

LIMITED EDITION The Walking Dead Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey served neat in a stemless skeleton hand glass.

Maggie’s Lemonade - 1.25 oz limited-edition The Walking Dead Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 2 oz lemonade and 2 oz peach tea. Garnish with mint and grilled peaches.

Old Man Rick - 1.25 oz limited-edition The Walking Dead Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 1 dash aromatic bitters and 1/2 tsp simple syrup. Garnish with lemon and an orange twist.

Old Man Rick, a featured signature cocktail with the limited edition bottle of The Walking Dead Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and #193.

The Walking Dead Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is available beginning in October for a limited time only at select stores nationwide.

Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8615751-the-walking-dead-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whiskey/

The critically acclaimed comic continues to have a significant impact on popular culture even after its sudden, epic conclusion this past summer. This limited-edition whiskey offers diehard fans and collectors the opportunity to raise a glass to all 193 thrilling editions.

"The Walking Dead comic book series changed the game and launched a post-apocalyptic genre that continues to attract a massive, enthusiastic fan base," said Dave McNulty, Senior Director of Culture, Entertainment and Partnerships at Diageo North America. "In partnering with Skybound Entertainment, we saw the opportunity for a new whiskey their adult fan base would covet. Skybound is a great partner and best-in-class at delivering unique experiences to their fans. We share a mindset of creativity first and real collaboration to bring forth fun, new products that pop in culture."

This well-balanced bourbon features notes of rye and the essence of vanilla. With a soft caramel nose and aroma of orchard fruit, at 94 proof (47% ABV), The Walking Dead Whiskey is smooth, spicy and finishes with a light nuttiness, lingering sweetness and pleasant warmth. It's best enjoyed neat, on the rocks or in a number of delicious cocktails, including Maggie's "Lemonade" (bourbon, lemonade and peach tea garnished with mint and grilled peaches) and the Old Man Rick (bourbon, bitters and simple syrup served on the rocks with a lemon and orange twist).

"It's been a joy to work on The Walking Dead in so many different ways - from comics, TV, video games, and more. But working on a bourbon? That's a dream come true," said David Alpert, CEO of Skybound Entertainment. "Our partnership with Diageo arose out of a shared passion for creativity and a love of our fans. We hope our fans enjoy this as much as we do."

The Walking Dead Whiskey will be available at spirits retailers nationwide beginning this October, as well as online through licensed delivery sites including Reserve Bar and Drizly. Each clear glass bottle is marked "safe-zone approved" with a label that bears the comic's trademark logo and sealed cork with an "RGrimes" signature of authenticity. It has a suggested retail price of $34.99 for a 750mL bottle. Whether a "Walker" or whiskey fan, raise a glass and enjoy responsibly to celebrate the comic book series' iconic run.

Maggie's "Lemonade"
1.25 oz The Walking Dead Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
2 oz Lemonade
2 oz Peach Tea
Glass: Pint
Garnish: Mint & grilled peaches
Directions: Add all ingredients into a Pint glass filled with ice, gently stir and garnish.

Old Man Rick
1.25 oz The Walking Dead Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
1 dash aromatic bitters
½ teaspoon simple syrup
Glass: Rocks
Garnish: Lemon & orange twist
Directions: Add all ingredients into a rocks glass Add three ice cubes and stir 20 seconds to chill cocktail and dilute the whiskey. Add two more ice cubes and garnish.

About Spirits of the Apocalypse
Sprits of the Apocalypse is a strategic alliance between Diageo and Skybound Entertainment, the creative architects behind The Walking Dead comic book series. A limited time only release, The Walking Dead Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is the first edition in this new series. Available in stores nationwide beginning fall 2019, this smooth, spicy and balanced whiskey is good enough for the living and sought out by the dead. For more information, visit thewalkingdeadbourbon.com and follow @thewalkingdead on social media.

About Diageo
Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands including Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, Bulleit and Buchanan's whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Don Julio, Tanqueray and Guinness.

Celebrating life, every day, everywhere.

About Skybound Entertainment
Skybound Entertainment is a multiplatform content company that world-builds across mediums including comics, television, film, tabletop and video games, books, and more. The company works closely with creators to bring their stories to a wider audience, while ensuring creators can maintain intellectual property rights and creative control. Skybound is the home of notable properties including The Walking Dead, Invincible, and Super Dinosaur. On screen, Skybound holds a first-look television deal with Amazon Studios and a first-look movie deal with Universal.

Also under the Skybound Entertainment umbrella is Skybound Games, the home of tabletop and videogames alike; an upcoming mobile narrative gaming venture in conjunction with Europe's leading entertainment company Sky; GammaRay, a video-content brand focused on pop culture and presented by Skybound; and Skybound North, Skybound's Canadian sister company. Skybound is also a partner in Skybound Galactic, a television studio with the capabilities to finance the development and production of scripted series.

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BARDSTOWN, K.Y., Sept. 23, 2019  Cult favorite, Kentucky Owl®, today announces the launch of its newest release, Bourbon #9. Crafted in the same careful, detail-oriented process as the rest of the Kentucky Owl whiskies, the latest arrival packs a punch. With a mouthfeel that will take bourbon fans on a flavorful ride, this is master blender Dixon Dedman's highest-proof batch to-date at 127.6-proof and 63.8% alcohol-by-volume.

Kentucky Owl Bourbon Batch #9

To best enjoy this dynamic bourbon, Dedman recommends pouring it neat and letting it breathe. Once Batch #9 opens up, it hits you with a complex, yet pleasing taste. Beginning with a union of the sweet fruitiness from white grape and creamy notes of cinnamon roll and vanilla, the liquid crawls back for significant oak, honeysuckle and caramel notes, and ends with a spice finish that stretches across the back of the palate. This release is made with four different distillates from four different mash bills, including a 15-year old, two different lots of 14-year old, a 12-year old, a seven-year old and a six-year old distillate.  

Dedman claims, "This is the most robust Kentucky Owl batch I've ever created. It may be the most flavorful liquid ever bottled for the brand. To me, it's a bourbon monster in the best way possible. I hope it's something both serious and casual whiskey drinkers appreciate."

"Bourbon Batch #9 has an intensity and a boldness in its complexity that really make it stand out from Dixon's past releases," added Lee Tatum, managing director for Kentucky Owl. "We're looking forward to rolling out our bourbon to some new states, but this is still a highly allocated product."

Kentucky Owl Bourbon Batch #9 will be releasing 10,314 bottles in the following U.S. states beginning next month with a suggested retail price of 299.99 for a 750mL bottle: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Washington, D.C., Wisconsin, and  Wyoming.

About Kentucky Owl^® Bourbon
Kentucky Owl Bourbon was founded in 1879 by C.M. Dedman and today is led by master blender, Dixon Dedman, who resurrected the brand and released his first batch in 2014, nearly 100 years after Prohibition ended his great-great-grandfather's original endeavor. It is an artfully blended line of craft bourbons, each bottled at barrel proof for the truest expression of whiskey, and now, a rye whiskey with the same craft approach in mind. Kentucky Owl is for those who appreciate high quality, attention to detail, craftsmanship, and authentic heritage. Kentucky Owl Rye Batch #1 was rated 95 points by Whisky Advocate and crowned the "Top Whisky" in their Summer 2018 Buying Guide.

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CLERMONT, Ky., Sept. 5, 2019 Freddie Noe, eighth generation Beam distiller and creator of Little Book® Whiskey, is proud to announce the third installment in his annual, limited-release series of blends – "Little Book Chapter 3: The Road Home."

Following high acclaim for the first two blended whiskies within the Little Book series – 2017's "The Easy" and 2018's "Noe Simple Task" – the third chapter delivers on Noe's passion for creating one-of-a-kind blends, while also honoring his storied family roots in Kentucky. Little Book Chapter 3: "The Road Home" features a blend of four super-premium Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskies, one from each brand of the original Small Batch Bourbon Collection created by his grandfather Booker Noe in the early 1990s. The result is a meticulously blended whiskey with depth of flavor and legacy.

"'The Road Home' is about going back to your roots - literally and figuratively," Noe said. "With the birth of my son this year I spent a lot more time at home, reflecting often on family and our legacy. I wanted to create something that honored the legacy and values passed down to me by my family. Whenever I drive down the road to the distillery, the same one my granddaddy Booker drove down, I'm reminded of his adventurous spirit, especially of his creation of the Small Batch Collection in a time when no one was drinking premium bourbon. I like to think he passed that same spirit along to me, which ultimately led me to blending."

Noe's inspiration is manifested in the composition of the final blend, which features uncut and unfiltered¹ whiskies of the original Small Batch Bourbon Collection, including: 9-year-old Knob Creek® and Basil Hayden's® Bourbons, an 11-year-old Booker's® Bourbon and a 12-year-old Baker's® Bourbon. On the front of the palate, there's a complexity from the vanilla, wood and caramel notes signature to the Knob Creek and Booker's Bourbons, balanced out by the spiciness known to the Basil Hayden's Bourbon. The 12-year-old Baker's contributes a lingering, warm and sweet finish, layered with tones of oak.

"This particular blend carries a lot of sentimental value for me," Noe explained. "Each of the individual bourbons are special to me, just as they were to my granddad, and I really wanted to make sure they came through the final blend in a way that would make him proud. Every aspect of Chapter 3 had to be absolutely perfect - the vanilla notes, the finish, the aroma - so I meticulously tested each blend to get it to a place that represented the entire Small Batch Collection while creating something totally new that I think people are really going to love."

Little Book® "The Road Home" was developed by Freddie Noe with the following characteristics:

• Blend Overview:
  • 9-year-old Knob Creek® Bourbon
  • 9-year-old Basil Hayden's® Bourbon
  • 11-year-old Booker's® Bourbon
  • 12-year-old Baker's® Bourbon
• Proof: 122.6
• Tasting Notes:  Little Book® "The Road Home" features the iconic flavors of the original Small Batch Collection – vanilla, caramel, spices – all in one when enjoying this new expression
• Sipping Suggestions: Neat, over ice, or with a drop or two of water

Little Book® "The Road Home" will be available nationwide beginning in September 2019 in limited quantities with a Suggested Retail Price of $124.99 for a 750mL bottle.

For more information about Little Book® "The Road Home" and Freddie Noe's work as a Beam distiller, please visit: https://www.littlebookwhiskey.com/, or visit us on Instagram @littlebookwhiskey.

About Little Book®
Little Book® is the first-ever product release from Freddie Noe, Eighth Generation Beam Distiller, son of current Beam Master Distiller Fred Noe and grandson of legendary Beam Master Distiller Booker Noe. An annual, limited release series, Little Book features new and unique high-quality blends each year that bring to life Freddie's passion for blending and his curiosity for the limitless tastes that can be achieved through the blending process. Little Book is named as a nod to Freddie's childhood nickname, given to him by his family for the many qualities he shared with his granddad, Booker Noe.

About Beam Suntory Inc.
As a world leader in premium spirits, Beam Suntory inspires human connections. Consumers from all corners of the globe call for the company's brands, including the iconic Jim Beam and Maker's Mark bourbon brands, Suntory whisky Kakubin and Courvoisier cognac, as well as world renowned premium brands including Knob Creek, Basil Hayden's and Legent bourbon; Yamazaki, Hakushu, Hibiki and Toki Japanese whisky; Teacher's, Laphroaig and Bowmore Scotch whisky; Canadian Club whisky; Hornitos and Sauza tequila; EFFEN, Haku and Pinnacle vodka; Sipsmith and Roku gin; and Midori liqueur.

Beam Suntory was created in 2014 by combining the world leader in bourbon and the pioneer in Japanese whisky to form a new company with a deep heritage, passion for quality, innovative spirit and vision of Growing for Good.  Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Beam Suntory is a subsidiary of Suntory Holdings Limited of Japan.  For more information on Beam Suntory, its brands, and its commitment to social responsibility, please visit www.beamsuntory.com and www.drinksmart.com.

Little Book® Whiskey, 57.5% - 65.0% Alc./Vol. ©2019 James B. Beam Distilling Co., Clermont, KY.
¹While we get every last ounce of charred oak flavor from our barrels, we make sure any actual pieces of barrel wood are left behind at the distillery.

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OREGON CITY, Ore. (Sept. 4, 2019) –– Oregon-based craft distillery 503 Distilling, a pioneer of ready to drink canned craft cocktails, has signed on with Hayden Beverage, one of Idaho’s largest beer, wine and craft cocktail distributors, for distribution throughout the Gem State. This marks the first distribution arrangement outside of Oregon for the artisan distillery.
503 Distilling is distributing its three most popular canned craft cocktails: The Wicked Mule, The Blood Orange Greyhound, and La Vida Mocha. All three products­­––which are inspired by the beauty of the Northwest and made with fresh ingredients––will be available in 12-ounce cans in grocery stores, bars and restaurants across the state.

The Wicked Mule is made by infusing 503 Distilling’s vodka with fresh lime and ginger, then blending it with a homemade ginger syrup and adding carbonation. The resulting 14% ABV beverage is a local spin on a timeless classic that’s just waiting to be poured over ice and served in a copper mug. The Wicked Mule has received the bronze medal at the prestigious American Distilling Institute’s 2019 Spirits Competition, and a bronze medal at the San Diego Spirits Festival in 2018.

The Blood Orange Greyhound is made by infusing 503 Distilling’s vodka with dried grapefruit peel and grapefruit essence, then blending it with fresh blood orange puree, grapefruit juice, and lime to create a refreshing 9% ABV cocktail.
La Vida Mocha is 503 Distilling’s first rum-based canned cocktail and combines cold brew coffee from Riff Cold Brew Coffee (Bend, Ore.) with Mexican chocolate from Holy Kakow (Portland, Ore.) and rum sourced from the Caribbean to create a canned cocktail that’s ready to serve in a 12oz. can. La Vida Mocha can be enjoyed cold over ice or heated up on a cold winter night.

503 Distilling also produces a full lineup of handcrafted traditional distilled spirits, including whiskey, rum, vodka, and gin. All of its products, along with cocktails on draft, are available to taste and purchase by the bottle, can, or glass at the 503 Distilling Cocktail Lounge at 275 Beavercreek Rd., Ste. C-149, in Oregon City.

For more information, visit www.503distilling.com and engage on social media at @503Distilling.
About 503 Distilling
503 Distilling is a small artisanal craft distillery in Oregon City, Oregon, that appreciates innovation and creativity. Located in the 503 area code, the company was founded in 2017 by three local longtime beverage industry professionals: David Schleef, Rusty Caldwell and Andy Diacetis. 503 Distilling’s mission is to deliver unique spirit-based cocktails and handcrafted traditional spirits to the world.

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TAIPEI, Sept. 2, 2019 - Kavalan distillery's first global release of 2019 has today hit the bars and shelves in Taiwan, with a global roll-out to follow.

The Kavalan Concertmaster Sherry Finish at 40% ABV is the second whisky in the Concertmaster range, double matured in Spain's finest Sherry casks after ageing in the distillery's special reserve of refill casks.

Kavalan CEO Mr Lee described the whisky as highly elegant, rich and silky smooth, with notes of dark dry fruits and savoury nuttiness.

He said the newly opened Kavalan Whisky Bar in Taipei had created a special cocktail for the launch of the Concertmaster Sherry Finish.

"It's based on the iconic Bond Vesper Martini, except that our head bartender Shane Lin has replaced the vodka in the recipe with Concertmaster Sherry Finish. This adds fruitiness and gives it more depth and body," Mr Lee said. 

Lin was inspired by the new whisky's clean, pure and well-rounded profile. The cocktail he has created is sharp and refreshing. Its name, "Long Story Short" refers to the cocktail's effectiveness. Just what you'd expect of a 007-influenced drink.

Long Story Short
30ml Kavalan Concertmaster Sherry Finish
15ml Kavalan Gin
15ml Cocchi Americano
15ml Noilly Prat extra dry vermouth
Twist of lemon for garnish

Master Blender Ian Chang said Concertmaster Sherry Finish underwent a two-part ageing process. The first round of long maturation in the distillery's high-quality American oak refill casks allows the purity and fruitiness of Kavalan's distillery spirit to develop, while lending the whisky its delicate aromas.

The second part involves finishing in Sherry-seasoned American oak casks, which gives the whisky its complexity of layers and further brings out the depth of flavours made possible in Taiwan's unique subtropical climate.

"Just like our first Concertmaster, the finishing in Sherry casks mellows out the flavours, adds depth and multiple layers, and locks in an incredible softness to the whisky," Mr Chang said.

The first Concertmaster in the range has a Portuguese ruby port cask finish. The "concertmaster" is an orchestra's lead violinist and revered as the most highly skilled player on stage. Kavalan's Concertmaster Series expertly blends and tunes the aromas and flavours in its whisky to create indefinable depth and balance.

Concertmaster Sherry Finish
Tasting Notes

Colour: Pale apricot

Nose: Begins with a soft bouquet of sweet vanilla and toffee accompanied in the background by subtle, silky chocolate and layers of crème brûlée, made satisfyingly complex with rich, ripe dark fruits and walnut and almond nuttiness continuing onto the tongue.

Palate: Round, thick mouthfeel dominated by a dense burst of this series' signature taste - seductively luscious tropical fruits - elegantly balanced and lingering long on the finish.

About Kavalan Distillery

Kavalan Distillery in Yilan County has been pioneering the art of single malt whisky in Taiwan since 2005. Our whisky, aged in intense humidity and heat, sources the meltwaters of Snow Mountain and is enhanced by sea and mountain breezes. All this combines to create Kavalan's signature creaminess. Taking Yilan County's old name, our distillery is backed by about 40 years of beverage-making under parent company, King Car Group. We have collected more than 360 gold awards or higher from the industry's most competitive contests, and are highly sought after in more than 70 countries.  Visit www.kavalanwhisky.com

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