Van Brunt Stillhouse Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms Distiller’s Edition Whiskey

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Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey Acquires Additional 53.12 Acres Along Highway 231 To Expand Its Groundbreaking Distillery

With Purchase, the Nearest Green Distillery Property Expands to 323.12 Acres to Create Additional Space for Non-GMO Agriculture, Increased Tourism and Whiskey Operations

SHELBYVILLE, Tenn., July 28, 2021 Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, the fastest-growing American whiskey brand in U.S. history, announced today that it closed a $2.1 million deal to purchase an additional 53.12  acres of land on Highway 231 North that abuts its Nearest Green Distillery. The additional land will bring the distillery's total acreage to 323.12 and extend its frontage to over half of a mile along the highway.

With this expansion, Uncle Nearest will dedicate 100 acres of its property to plant and grow its own non-GMO, organic corn. Aptly called the "Field of Dreams," the corn will be used solely to create the brand's portfolio of premium, award-winning whiskeys. In addition to its massive growth, Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey is the most-awarded whiskey or bourbon of 2019, 2020 and 2021.

"When we broke ground, we made history as the first distillery in America to be named after a Black person. Every day, our brand continues to make history and we are finding more and more people wanting to celebrate this history with us at record numbers," said Fawn Weaver, CEO and founder of Uncle Nearest. "Expanding our distillery allows us to increase our production capabilities, as well as to continue to enhance the guest experience, so every person who visits has a reason to return again and again."

Nearest Green Distillery, home of the legacy of Nearest Green, the first known African American master distiller, reopened its doors on June 19, 2021. After a more than year-long pandemic-related closure, the distillery unveiled its Phase Two additions, including: a Welcome Center; Philo + Frank's, the world's first non-alcoholic speakeasy; the first single barrel rickhouse; and Family Tasting Room. The current 270-acre footprint will continue to be built out to provide the best tourist experience possible.

"Every weekend, when Nearest Green Distillery opens its doors, we welcome guests from all over the country. At any given time, we have guests from more than 20 states represented, who have all come to Tennessee to experience the cementing of the legacy of Nearest Green," said Weaver.

Tours at Nearest Green Distillery are currently available on Saturdays and Sundays, and can be booked at unclenearest.com/distillery.

About Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey
Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey honors the world's first-known African American master distiller, Nearest Green. Uncle Nearest is currently available in all 50 states and 12 countries, and is sold in more than 25,000 stores, bars, hotels, restaurants, and at its distillery in Shelbyville, Tenn., dubbed as "Malt Disney World." For more information, please visit the Uncle Nearest website, and follow on Instagram and Facebook @unclenearest

About Nearest Green Distillery
Nearest Green Distillery opened on September 14, 2019 as the first distillery in the world to commemorate an African American. Since opening, the distillery has experienced sold out tours, and become known as a full-blown destination for whiskey lovers, history enthusiasts, and families. Every bit of the 323.12-acre, four-phase, $50 million build-out is a master class in storytelling and history-making, paying tribute to the three things Tennessee is most known for: Tennessee Whiskey, Tennessee walking horses and Tennessee music. For more information or to book a tour, please visit unclenearest.com/distillery, and follow on Instagram @nearestgreendistillery.

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Dogfish Head Alternate Takes Volume 3 Whiskey Finished In Apple Brandy & Apple Cider Barrels

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DEWAR'S® Launches New DEWAR'S 8 Year Old Japanese Mizunara Oak Cask Finish Scotch Whisky Innovation

The new DEWAR'S 8 Year Old Japanese Smooth Is the Fourth Iteration in the Brand's Successful Cask-Finish Innovation Series

HAMILTON, Bermuda, July 27, 2021 DEWAR'S® Scotch Whisky, the world's most awarded blended Scotch whisky, announces the launch of DEWAR'S Japanese Smooth which harmoniously brings together the best of two whisky making cultures and traditions from Scotland and Japan in a single bottle. This latest edition of the Dewar's Cask Series features DEWAR'S 8-year-old double-aged Scotch whisky which is then finished in Japanese Mizunara Oak casks for six months. The resulting whisky is unique and features subtle floral honey and heather notes along with complex sandalwood aromas on the nose followed by cinnamon spice on the palette – a result of the porous qualities of the rare 200-year old Mizunara oak tree variety, also known as the "water oak", which is used for the Dewar's cask finish.

The new DEWAR’S 8 Year Old Japanese Smooth Is the Fourth Iteration in the Brand’s Successful Cask-Finish Innovation Series

"The guiding principles in the creation of this whisky were balance and smoothness. This Mizunara finish enhances the signature Dewar's heathery floral honeyed notes whilst subtlety imparting complex woody notes of sandalwood and cinnamon spice. It is an indulgent and pleasurable whisky with a rare breadth and depth of complex and subtle flavors. The smooth yet full-bodied finish makes it perfect to enjoy neat, on the rocks, or in a classic Japanese style highball," says Stephanie Macleod, Master Blender for DEWAR'S.

"We are thrilled to launch DEWAR'S Japanese Smooth but unlike previous iterations of our Cask Series it will be a permanent addition to our award winning range of whiskies. We believe this is too good a whisky to keep it to a 'Limited Edition' issue and thus far the world's leading whisky connoisseurs would seem to concur: Dewar's Japanese Smooth has consistently garnered 91-point ratings including from Mark Gillespie's Whisky Cast, F. Paul Pacult's Spirit Journal and Whisky Advocate magazine. Ratings are not the be all or end all of whisky quality, but when there is this consistent high level of recognition from objective 3^rd parties it is a real sign that once again Stephanie Macleod has mastered her craft to reveal the exciting possibilities of blended Scotch whisky," adds Brian Cox, Vice President, DEWAR'S Scotch Whisky, North America.

DEWAR'S Japanese Smooth 8-year-old Mizunara Oak Cask Finish is now available in a 750ML bottle with an SRP of $24.99 at all fine wine & spirits retailers nationwide. DEWAR'S Japanese Smooth can be purchased online at ReserveBar.com. For more information on DEWAR'S Japanese Smooth and the rest of DEWAR'S whisky collection including the 90+ point rated DEWAR'S Caribbean Smooth Rum Cask, please visit www.dewars.com.

DEWAR'S JAPANESE SMOOTH
40% ABV, 80 Proof
750ml
SRP $24.99
Available in stores nationwide and online August 1, 2021

DEWAR'S JAPANESE SMOOTH SIGNATURE SERVE: THE JAPANESE HIGHBALL

Ingredients:
1.5 oz Dewar's Japanese Smooth
3 oz Chilled Soda Water

Glass:
Highball

Garnish:
Orange twist

Method: Add whisky to chilled highball glass filled with ice spears. Stir and gently top with chilled soda water. Place a bar spoon under the ice and stir a few times, being careful not to over stir. Spray with the aromatic oil of the orange twist, and garnish.

ENJOY RESPONSIBLY ©2021 DEWAR'S BLENDED SCOTCH WHISKY 40% ALC. BY VOL

IMPORTED BY JOHN DEWAR'S & SONS COMPANY, CORAL GABLES, FL

About DEWAR'S
Founded in 1846 by John Dewar, DEWAR'S has grown from a small wine and spirits merchant shop in Scotland, to one of the largest Scotch whisky brands in the world. Best known for its iconic DEWAR'S WHITE LABEL, it has expanded its family to create a portfolio of premium and super premium whiskies including DEWAR'S 12-Year-Old, DEWAR'S 15-Year-Old, DEWAR'S 18-Year-Old, DEWAR'S Double Double Series , and the exclusive DEWAR'S 25 years old. Most recently, DEWAR's introduced its blended Scotch Cask-finished Innovation Series which harmoniously brings together two cultures for a uniquely richer taste and experience, with DEWAR'S Caribbean Smooth the first edition, followed by DEWAR'S Ilegal Smooth, DEWAR'S Portuguese Smooth and DEWAR'S Japanese Smooth. These whiskies are crafted using the DEWAR'S oak marrying ageing process, which involves returning the hand-crafted blend to vintage oak casks for further maturation and in cask blending or marrying. The result is a smoother texture and mouthfeel with a long, lingering finish; a highly pleasurable taste that wins followers the world over, making DEWAR'S the world's most awarded blended Scotch. The DEWAR'S brand is part of the portfolio of Bacardi Limited, headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda. Bacardi Limited refers to the Bacardi group of companies, including Bacardi International Limited.

About Bacardi Limited
Bacardi Limited, the largest privately held spirits company in the world, produces and markets internationally recognized spirits and wines. The Bacardi brand portfolio comprises more than 200 brands and labels, including BACARDÍ® rum, GREY GOOSE® vodka, PATRÓN® tequila, DEWAR'S® Blended Scotch whisky, BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® gin, MARTINI® vermouth and sparkling wines, CAZADORES® 100% blue agave tequila, and other leading and emerging brands including WILLIAM LAWSON'S® Scotch whisky, ST-GERMAIN® elderflower liqueur, and ERISTOFF® vodka.

Founded more than 158 years ago, in Santiago de Cuba on February 4, 1862, family-owned Bacardi currently employs nearly 7,000, operates more than 20 production facilities, including bottling, distilling and manufacturing sites in 11 countries, and sells its brands in more than 170 countries. Bacardi Limited refers to the Bacardi group of companies, including Bacardi International Limited. Visit www.bacardilimited.com or follow @BacardiLimited.   

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Glenmorangie Whisky Partners with Brandon Blackwood, Chloe Flower, Alani Figueroa, and Tone Stith to Mix Up How We Enjoy Whisky

The brand's inaugural group of "Mix Makers" will sit at the intersection of style, culture, and music and help share X by Glenmorangie through a new creative lens

NEW YORK, July 27, 2021  - Glenmorangie Whisky is joining forces with designer Brandon Blackwood, pianist Chloe Flower, creative Alani Figueroa and R&B artist Tone Stith to launch X by Glenmorangie, a new single malt Scotch whisky specially made for mixing. The partnership will celebrate the multitude of unique flavor possibilities when mixing X by Glenmorangie and toast to the mix of things that makes each of us unique. Known as the Glenmorangie Mix Makers, these eclectic creatives will join the brand for dynamic video content on NTWRK, which will feature an exclusive product drop, as well as a series of events and social content.

X by Glenmorangie is designed for how we all enjoy cocktails today, allowing room to experiment and mix and match. With the help of these Mix Makers, Glenmorangie aims to share whisky with a wider audience in an entirely new way - however they prefer to enjoy it! Aiming to welcome more people than ever into the wonderful world of whisky, Glenmorangie's Mix Makers will utilize X by Glenmorangie to demonstrate the multitude of flavors that can be created using this single malt Scotch whisky.

Crafted to encourage mixing, X by Glenmorangie has a sweeter, richer profile ideal for simple serves that require minimal ingredients. The versatility of the single malt allows for easy cocktail creation to seamlessly fit into all occasions, from BBQs and brunches to date nights and impromptu karaoke outings.

As part of their partnership, the Glenmorangie Mix Makers will collaborate on a limited edition, collectible barware kit that will be available through an exclusive drop on NTWRK this July, alongside an all-new video series on the platform and an ongoing event series throughout the Summer. By executing this product drop through NTWRK and tapping this group of creative icons spanning various industries, X by Glenmorangie will speak to a broad group of consumers in a compelling new way.

"People are more comfortable than ever mixing up their own cocktails, so we wanted to craft a single malt whisky that makes the space itself more inviting for newcomers and cocktail lovers to enjoy whisky wherever and however they please," says Allison Varone, VP, Emerging Brands at Moët Hennessy. "Our Mix Maker partners will help illustrate how they mix up their craft and how X by Glenmorangie's ethos resonates with them."

A group of global bartenders were consulted when creating X by Glenmorangie, a luscious whisky with flavors from pear, vanilla, and honeysuckle to orange sherbet and chocolate fudge. It's sweet, flavorful palate lends itself to innumerable simple serves, each needing just 2-4 ingredients. Glenmorangie's inaugural group of Mix Makers will illustrate how they whip up their favorite refreshingly easy cocktails using X by Glenmorangie during an exclusive content series on NTWRK, featuring simple serves and candid discussions.

Follow Glenmorangie on social for the latest Mix Maker news:
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About X by Glenmorangie
X by Glenmorangie is bottled at 40% ABV
This lusciously free-wheeling whisky has succulent aromas of pear, vanilla and honeysuckle, and oranges. They set the stage for an extravaganza of flavor, from swirls of orange sherbet to bursts of crème brûlée drizzled with chocolate fudge. Recipes for X by Glenmorangie's refreshingly simple serves - each using just 2-4 ingredients - can be found at www.glenmorangie.com.
SRP: $33.99
Link to Purchase: https://drizly.com/liquor/whiskey/scotch-whisky/x-by-glenmorangie/p156255

About Glenmorangie:
Glenmorangie's Highland whisky makers use endless imagination and five key ingredients – wood, water, barley, yeast, and time – to dream up delicious single malt whiskies. Known as the Distillers of Tain, they've been honing their craft for more than 175 years. In Scotland's tallest stills, whose necks are as high as a giraffe, they produce a delicate and fruity spirit, ripe for experimentation. Led by Director of Whisky Creation Dr. Bill Lumsden, this crackerjack crew is on a mission to bring new flavors and possibilities to the world of single malt.

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From The Birthplace Of Japanese Whisky, THE HOUSE OF SUNTORY INTRODUCES THE REFORMULATED YAMAZAKI® 25, Enhancing The Award-Winning Yamazaki Collection

CHICAGO, July 26, 2021 With the launch of the reformulated Yamazaki® 25 Single Malt Whisky, the House of Suntory honors the birthplace of Japanese whisky, capturing and celebrating the pioneering roots of one of the world's greatest whiskies. Yamazaki 25 Single Malt Whisky is blended from rare whiskies aged over a quarter of a century in the place Shinjiro Torii chose to begin the illustrious journey of Japanese whisky.

Fifth generation Chief Blender Shinji Fukuyo has returned to the roots of what made Yamazaki quintessentially Yamazaki. Yamazaki Single Malt celebrates the profound spirit of its soul place – deep, complex and multi-layered with fruit and Mizunara notes. For Fukuyo, Yamazaki 25 was a journey in rediscovering what is Yamazaki, the pioneer of Japanese Whisky. Now, Yamazaki 12, Yamazaki 18 and the reformulated Yamazaki 25 all contain carefully blended liquid components aged in American oak, Spanish oak and Japanese Mizunara oak.

"My inspiration for Yamazaki 25 was the Yamazaki 1984 statement that was awarded the ultimate recognition of the Supreme Champion Spirit at the International Spirits Challenge in 2010," said Shinji Fukuyo. "We went back to the key component whiskies of Yamazaki. We deliberately chose to feature the depth and profound nature of the notable Japanese Mizunara Oak. For in its meticulous balance with the American and Spanish Oak, Yamazaki's signature multi-layered taste profile and complex aroma is accentuated."

Yamazaki means "mountain cape" originating from the two Japanese characters⼭(yama – mountain) and崎 (saki – cape), referencing its unique geographic location – surrounded by a range of forest covered mountains. Since 1923, Yamazaki Distillery has been globally acclaimed as Japan's first and oldest malt distillery. Nestled proudly on the periphery of Kyoto, the area around Yamazaki Distillery has been long referred to as "Minaseno" famous for its exquisite natural water, even mentioned in the Man'yoshu, the ancient anthology of Japanese poetry. Home to Sen no Rikyu, Master of "The Way of Tea" and his renowned "Rikyu no Mizu" (water of the imperial villa), the waters of Yamazaki are selected by the nation's Ministry of Environment as one of Japan's one hundred best natural mineral waters.

In 1984, following the pioneering spirit of Shinjiro Torii, second generation Master Blender Keizo Saji introduced Yamazaki Single Malt Whisky to commemorate the 60 years since the first drop of whisky was made at the Yamazaki distillery. Since then, Yamazaki has continuously paved the way for Japanese whisky. In  2003, Yamazaki was the first Japanese whisky to be awarded the Gold Medal at the International Spirits Challenge. Today, Yamazaki is embraced as one of the best single malts of the world, with Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2013 being awarded the World's Best Whisky in Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2015. This year, 18 years after receiving its first Gold Medal, the reformulated Yamazaki 25 again received a Gold Medal from the 2021 International Spirits Challenge.

The new Yamazaki 25 enhances the award-winning Yamazaki collection, consistently showcasing the House of Suntory's diversity of making and art of aging. Meticulously composed of rare malt whiskies, all aged over 25 years in American, Spanish and Mizunara Oak casks, this masterpiece single malt embraces a complex flavor profile highlighting dried-fruit aromas, balanced with hints of tart and subtle sweetness, all enveloped in its signature, noble, sandalwood bouquet of Mizunara casks, for a deep and lingering finish.

Fukuyo suggests Yamazaki 25 to be enjoyed neat in your favorite whisky glass to savor your special moments.

Reformulated Yamazaki 25: Tasting Notes
COLOR: Amber
NOSE: Mizunara spiced notes of incense, followed by a complex bouquet of dried kaki persimmon and satsuma orange notes.
PALATE: Mizunara sandalwood notes that open and deepen into complex layers of dried kaki persimmon subtle sweetness, tart yuzu notes with gentle shoga ginger spicy notes
FINISH: Profound long finish of Mizunara spiced subtly sweet and tart wood notes that remain with lingering smoky accents.

The bottle label is 100% handcrafted mulberry Echizen paper produced via a slow process of drying on wood boards (a traditional Japanese method).

Yamazaki 25 Single Malt Whisky is presented at 43% alcohol by volume (86 proof) with a suggested retail price of $2,000.00 (750ml).

ABOUT HOUSE OF SUNTORY
Since 1923, Suntory has been renowned as the pioneer of Japanese whisky for its House of Master Blenders and for their Art of Blending. The founding father of Japanese whisky Shinjiro Torii built Japan's first malt whisky distillery in Yamazaki, and the Suntory legacy continued with Torii's son, Keizo Saji, Suntory's second master blender who continued to establish distilleries including the Hakushu distillery. As the generations of Suntory's master blenders carry on, Suntory Whisky remains committed to heritage and innovation. The House of Suntory Whisky has been named four-time Distiller of the Year at the International Spirits Challenge in London, UK (2010, 2012, 2013, 2014). Most recently in 2021, The House of Suntory was named Japanese Distiller of the Year.

Suntory Whiskies are subtle, refined and complex. The portfolio includes two single malt whiskies:  Yamazaki—Japan's N°1 Single Malt, multi-layered and profound, Hakushu—verdant, fresh, and delicately smoky; and two blends: the noble blend, Hibiki—Japan's most highly awarded blended whisky and Suntory Whisky Toki.

whisky.suntory.com                @suntorywhisky                     #suntorywhisky

ABOUT BEAM SUNTORY
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 On The Rocks Premium Cocktails. 

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.

Enjoy Responsibly.
Yamazaki® 25 Single Malt Japanese Whisky 43% Alc|Vol. ©2021 Beam Suntory Import Co., Chicago, IL
All trademarks are the property of their respective owner.

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Knob Creek® Bourbon and The Boardsmith Team Up to Elevate Your Grilling Game

 

CLERMONT, Ky., July 27, 2021- Knob Creek^® Bourbon, a leader in the small batch bourbon category for nearly 30 years, has teamed up with The Boardsmith, one of the most admired makers of butcher blocks in the world, to elevate summer grilling with Knob Creek Bourbon Barrel Grilling Planks. Crafted from the American white oak bourbon barrels previously used to age the brand's full-flavored whiskey, the premium grilling planks bring the bold signature flavors of Knob Creek to fans' backyard grilling experience and create the perfect culinary pairing to a glass of Knob Creek Bourbon.

"We know fans of Knob Creek Bourbon have an appreciation for things crafted with care, attention to detail and with full flavor in mind, just as we've crafted our bourbon for nearly 30 years," said 7th Generation Master Distiller Fred Noe. "The folks at The Boardsmith share those values, and we are proud to team up with them to give whiskey fans a new way to savor our bourbon and bring their cooking to a new level."

Each Knob Creek Bourbon Barrel Grilling Plank is made from genuine barrel wood that was first used to patiently age Knob Creek Bourbon. For the better part of a decade, as seasons changed and years went by, our aging whiskey interacted with the inside of the barrel, leaving its flavorful imprint behind. When carefully crafted into a grilling plank by the team at The Boardsmith, the barrel wood can be used to cook fish, meat or vegetables on the grill. The result is a sensory experience, packed with Knob Creek Bourbon's signature aroma and smoky, yet sweet bourbon notes that accentuate any grill master's fare.

"The Boardsmith brings over a decade of dedication to craftsmanship of premium, handcrafted woodwork built to age with quality and perfection - just like Knob Creek Bourbon," said John Loftis, Owner of The Boardsmith. "We're proud to continue our tradition of excellence alongside the folks at Knob Creek to help elevate the everyday and take your backyard grilling experience to a new level."

Knob Creek Bourbon has set the standard for bourbon for nearly 30 years. It is patiently aged for at least nine years and bottled at an honest 100 proof, creating a full-flavored spirit that reflects the strength, care and patience that define pre-prohibition whiskey. The proof is in every pour.

Knob Creek Bourbon Barrel Grilling Planks will be available while supplies last, starting on July 27 at www.theboardsmith.com/products/knob-creek-bourbon-barrel-grilling-planks for $25 for a set of two with shipping included.

About Knob Creek^® Bourbon
Part of the original small batch bourbon collection from Kentucky, Knob Creek Bourbon has set the standard for super-premium bourbon for more than 25 years, crafting an extraordinary full-flavored bourbon with a rich taste. Introduced in 1992 by founding distiller Booker Noe, who pioneered the small batch bourbon movement, all Knob Creek expressions are patiently aged in new, maximum charred American Oak barrels, and bottled in unique flask-shaped packaging. No matter the expression, Knob Creek's hard-earned flavor is crafted without shortcuts, and upholds the standard of what great whiskey ought to be. In recent years, Knob Creek has expanded its rye portfolio, introducing Knob Creek® Single Barrel Select Rye Whiskey (115 proof), Knob Creek® Cask Strength Rye Whiskey, a limited-edition offering (119.6 proof), and Knob Creek® Twice Barreled Rye (100 proof). In 2020, Knob Creek expanded its bourbon portfolio with the introduction of Knob Creek® 12 Year Old Bourbon (100 proof) and a limited-edition Knob Creek® 15 Year Old Bourbon (100 proof).

About Beam Suntory
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 On The Rocks Premium Cocktails. 

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.

About The Boardsmith
For the last decade, The Boardsmith has been one of the most admired makers of butcher block in the world. The Boardsmith's reputation has been hard-built, beginning with an uncompromising approach to craftsmanship by creating butcher block by hand and paying careful attention to details like wood grain direction and seamless joinery. To make a beautiful, lasting butcher's block, The Boardsmith uses only the highest grade (FAS) hardwoods, sourced from sawmills who use sustainable forestry practices (FSC). In short, our products are built to be beautiful, and built to last as some of the finest butcher blocks in the world.

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Ian Somerhalder's And Paul Wesley's Brother's Bond Bourbon Now Available In 17 States

LOS ANGELES, July 27, 2021 Ian Somerhalder's and Paul Wesley's Brother's Bond Bourbon is now available for sale online, at national and regional chains, and many independent retailers in 17 states including: Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin.

The brand name is a nod to their on-screen characters, "The Salvatore Brothers" from CW's "The Vampire Diaries," their shared love for great bourbon, and a reflection of the sense of brotherhood they have formed over the years. From the bourbon liquid development to the brand identity, packaging, marketing and advertising, Ian and Paul have been pivotal in every step of producing the bourbon.

Brother's Bond had the most successful pre-sale launch in the history of Reserve Bar (highest velocity of sales in a 24hr period) following pre-sales last fall and again in January. Brand momentum and excitement have surpassed all expectations and early indicators point to the bourbon being the fastest-selling super-premium bourbon in the USA. In the first 60 days of the launch, over 40,000 cases have shipped. The brand has already accumulated over 1.4 million followers on their official Instagram page (@brothersbondbourbon).

"Our characters bonded on-screen over bourbon and so it made sense that we would do the same off-camera. Never could we have imagined that our creation would come this far and help establish new bonds as well as strengthen old ones. We are so proud of the success of our initial release and are excited to say that this is just the beginning," said Ian and Paul.

"The positive consumer response has exceeded our expectations," says Vincent Hanna, CEO. "Everywhere we go people are lining up to buy a bottle, two or three and this is magical. When you see your strategy come to life in such an authentic way, it really gives our whole team the drive to know we are doing something very special."

Brother's Bond Bourbon is elegant and exceptionally smooth, complex, and balanced with a touch of sweetness and spice. The four-grain, high rye bourbon is 65% corn, 22% rye with the percentage of wheat and barley kept a secret. Aged for a minimum of four years in virgin American oak barrels, the barrel staves with #4 char and the barrel heads with #2 char.

Product description: Hand-selected and rooted in the desire to create the perfect bourbon, Brother's Bond Bourbon features aromas of baked banana bread, jammy ripe fruit with walnuts and orange honey, and tastes of rich dried fruit and honey sweetness accompanied by hints of black tea and warm rye spice. The toasted cereal grains are rounded out with notes of honeysuckle and the finish of fresh-cut oak is energetic and smooth with perfectly balanced warm spice.

ABV: 40%

Bottle sizes available: 750ml

Suggested retail price: 39.99

It's Time to Bond with Brother's Bond Bourbon. Drink Responsibly.

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Dogfish Head Launches Let's Get Lost American Single Malt Whiskey

The distillery’s first single malt whiskey earns 92-point “Outstanding” rating from Whiskey Advocate and claims a Gold Medal at L.A. Spirits Awards.

Milton, Del., Friday, July 23, 2021 – Dogfish Head Distilling Co. excitedly announces the launch of its first single malt whiskey, Let’s Get Lost (51% ABV). Making its way to shelves now, Let’s Get Lost is an award-winning American Single Malt Whiskey distilled from a custom blend of malted barley and aged onsite for more than three years in charred oak barrels. The resulting caramel-colored liquid is layered with nuanced flavors that are both warming and enticing, rousing drinkers’ senses and inviting them to take another sip. Beginning in early August, Let’s Get Lost will be available in 750ml bottles in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Washington. Whiskey lovers local to coastal Delaware can pick up a bottle NOW at one of Dogfish Head’s hospitality locations – the Off-Centered EmPOURium in Rehoboth and the Tasting Room & Kitchen in Milton.

“All our scratch-made spirits are crafted alongside our beers using the same all-natural, high-quality culinary ingredients, each taking ample time and a whole lot of thoughtful experimentation to develop, test and perfect,” said Sam Calagione, Dogfish Head Founder & Brewer. “Let’s Get Lost has been a multi-year labor-of-love made possible by the hard work and ingenuity of our awesomely talented distilling co-workers. Last year, around the holidays, we released a limited quantity of Let’s Get Lost at our coastal Delaware properties and it sold out almost immediately! That’s when we knew we were onto something, so we submitted samples to Whiskey Advocate and the L.A. Spirits Awards. Respectively, Let’s Get Lost earned a 92-point “Outstanding” rating and claimed a Gold Medal in the American Single Malt Category.”

One of America’s earliest craft distilleries, Dogfish Head Distilling Co. has been distilling scratch-made spirits since 2002. Using its nearly two decades of experience, the distillery has created an award-winning array of vodkas, gins, rums, whiskeys and more. In addition to its full-proof spirits, earlier this year, Dogfish Head Distilling Co. introduced a lineup of three ready-to-drink Canned Cocktails – Blueberry Shrub Vodka Soda, Strawberry & Honeyberry Vodka Lemonade and Cherry Bergamot Whiskey Sour. Available nationwide in 4pk/12oz cans, each recipe is carefully crafted and artfully blended for an authentic, bar-quality taste.

As Dogfish Head Distilling Co. continues to expand its list of offerings, Innovation Manager James Montero comments on the distillery’s creative inspiration. “At Dogfish Head, we are firm believers in the importance of exploring goodness. Let’s Get Lost invites drinkers on that journey with us, encouraging them to get lost in the liquid’s alluring layers of flavors and then, to share that experience with their friends and family for even more enjoyment. Let’s Get Lost is – no doubt – our most robust, high-end and in my opinion, our most special whiskey yet and I can’t wait to see what folks think of it.”

For more information about Dogfish Head Distilling Co., its scratch-made spirits or its Canned Cocktails, please visit www.dogfish.com/distillery. To track down a bottle of the distillery’s NEW Let’s Get Lost Whiskey, check out www.dogfish.com/distillery/fishfinder.

*Dogfish Head Distilling Co.’s full-proof spirits, including Let’s Get Lost, are available in Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey and Washington.

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Dogfish Head Craft Brewery:

Dogfish Head has proudly focused on brewing beers with culinary ingredients outside the Reinheitsgebot since the day it opened as the smallest American craft brewery nearly 25 years ago. Dogfish Head has grown into a top-20 craft brewery and won numerous awards throughout the years, including Wine Enthusiast’s 2015 Brewery of the Year and the James Beard Foundation Award for 2017 Outstanding Wine, Spirits, or Beer Professional. A Delaware-based brand with Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats, an off-centered brewpub and distillery, Chesapeake & Maine, Dogfish Head’s seafood and cocktail spot, Dogfish Inn, a beer-themed inn on the harbor, and Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, a production brewery and distillery featuring the Tasting Room & Kitchen and Dogfish Head Distilling Co., Dogfish Head is a supporter of the Independent Craft Brewing Seal, the definitive icon for American craft breweries to identify themselves to be independently-owned and carry the torch of transparency, brewing innovation and the freedom of choice originally forged by brewing community pioneers. Dogfish Head currently sells beer in all 50 states and Washington D.C. For more information, visit www.dogfish.com, Facebook: @dogfishheadbeer, Twitter: @dogfishbeer, and Instagram: @dogfishhead.

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TAIPEI, July 20, 2021 Kavalan has claimed the World Whisky Producer of the Year Trophy from the International Spirits Challenge (ISC) for the second year running.

The top prize makes it a triple trophy honours season so far for Taiwan's premier distiller across the 2021 ISC and International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC), combined.

Kavalan has been awarded the 2021:

• ISC World Whisky Producer of the Year Trophy
• ISC Spirit Tourism Awards Distillery Visitor Centre Trophy
• IWSC Worldwide Whiskey Trophy

Kavalan blitzed the first round of the 2021 International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC), winning the Worldwide Whiskey Trophy - for the fifth time - for its Kavalan Podium Single Malt Whisky. The Taiwanese distillery collected 7 of only 8 Gold Outstanding medals that IWSC judges awarded across the entire contest.

Podium, which is aged in a mix of virgin American oak casks with refill casks, was described by judges as follows:

"Lifted oak notes on the nose with roasted coffee beans, honeysuckle and rose aromas. The spicy, weighty palate opens with an array of forest fruits and is bright and full and ends with a dusting of sweet porridge and nutmeg. Expertly balanced."

The ISC Spirits Tourism Awards recognises innovation and excellence among global distilleries. Kavalan collected the Distillery Visitor Centre Trophy.

Judges Feedback:

• Large, modern Visitors Centre. Feedback from visitors to this Distillery is good and the Centre is very organised.  However it is very large with rows of tasting benches so more commercial than personal.
• This entry stood out for me, as beyond the typical museum and visitor centre entrance, Kavalan had a free tasting area, art installation, whisky ice cream van, a bar, a café and so much more. It explains the terroir of the region and story of Kavalan. The visitor numbers are incredible which is testament to the strong offering of the distillery. Fantastic Job.
• As a visitor centre it seems to go beyond just an afterthought to the tour but as a major attraction in its own right with its Garden Bar, Garden Hall, Tasting & DIY blending rooms and café.

CEO Mr Lee said he had congratulated his team and asked them to keep up the good work. "We want to keep delivering quality to our fans and critics around the world," Mr Lee said.

List of 2021 IWSC Awards

Trophy

• IWSC Worldwide Whiskey Trophy

In total, Kavalan scooped 15 of the 28 Gold or Gold Outstanding medals bestowed in the world whisky category.

Gold Outstanding

98 Kavalan Podium Single Malt Whisky
98 Kavalan Distillery Reserve Peaty Cask Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
98 Kavalan Distillery Reserve Rum Cask Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
98 Kavalan Solist Manzanilla Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
98 Kavalan Solist Moscatel Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
98 Kavalan Artist Series: Paul Chiang - Puncheon Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
98 Kavalan Artist Series: Paul Chiang - Virgin Oak Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky

Gold

96 Kavalan 10th Anniversary Earth Silver Wine Cask Matured Single Cask Single Malt Whisky
96 Kavalan Artist Series: Paul Chiang - French Wine Cask Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
95 Kavalan Concertmaster Port Cask Finish Single Malt Whisky
95 Kavalan Distillery Select No. 2 Single Malt Whisky
95 Kavalan Oloroso Sherry Oak Single Malt Whisky
95 Kavalan Solist Fino Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
95 Kavalan Solist Port Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
95 Kavalan Artist Series: Paul Chiang - Peated Malt Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky

List of 2021 ISC AWARDS

Trophy

• ISC World Whisky Producer of the Year Trophy
• ISC Spirit Tourism Awards Distillery Visitor Centre Trophy

Golds

• Kavalan Classic Single Malt Whisky
• Kavalan Concertmaster Port Cask Finish Single Malt Whisky
• Kavalan Distillery Select No. 2 Single Malt Whisky
• King Car Conductor Single Malt Whisky
• King Car 40th Anniversary Selected Wine Cask Matured Single Malt Whisky
• Kavalan 10th Anniversary Earth Silver Wine Cask Matured Single Cask Single Malt Whisky
• Kavalan 10th Anniversary Sky Gold Wine Cask Matured Single Cask Single Malt Whisky
• Kavalan Distillery Reserve Peaty Cask Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
• Kavalan Solist Madeira Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
• Kavalan Solist Vinho Barrique Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
• Kavalan Solist Moscatel Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
• Kavalan Solist ex-Bourbon Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
• Kavalan Solist Port Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
• Kavalan Artist Series: Paul Chiang - Virgin Oak Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky

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 550 gold awards or higher from the industry's most competitive contests.

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BOSTON and CHICAGO, July 15, 2021- Beam Suntory and The Boston Beer Company have formed a long-term, strategic partnership to extend select iconic brands into some of the fastest-growing beverage alcohol segments. Through this partnership, Beam Suntory, a world leader in premium spirits, and Boston Beer, a pioneer in craft beer, initially plan to launch products that bring the Sauza tequila brand further into ready-to-drink beverages (RTDs), and Truly Hard Seltzer into bottled spirits.

The first new products resulting from this partnership will be available across consumer retail channels in the United States by mid-2022, with plans to expand across more key brands in the future.

"Our industry is rapidly evolving, and consumers are looking for new and exciting options that suit a wide variety of occasions, and we couldn't be happier to have found the perfect partner to extend our brands into the spirits category," said Dave Burwick, CEO of The Boston Beer Co. "Beam Suntory shares our pioneering, entrepreneurial spirit, and the obsession with delivering high-quality products. This unique, win-win collaboration opens a new frontier for our industry-leading Truly Hard Seltzer brand as we expand into bottled spirits and also allows us to bring a great tequila brand into our best-in-class wholesaler network."

Boston Beer's existing portfolio includes industry-leading brands such as Samuel Adams and Dogfish Head beer, Truly Hard Seltzer, Twisted Tea Hard Iced Tea, and Angry Orchard Hard Cider.  As part of this partnership, the company plans to expand Truly Hard Seltzer, the fastest growing hard seltzer on the market, into bottled spirits and will benefit from Beam Suntory's distilling expertise and robust distribution network.

Already an RTD leader in Japan, Australia and Germany leveraging brands like Jim Beam, Canadian Club and -196°, Beam Suntory is turbo-charging its fast-growing US RTD business, building on the acquisition of On The Rocks premium cocktails and launch of Hornitos seltzers and the Jim Beam Highball. As part of this collaboration, Beam Suntory's Sauza tequila brand, will expand into additional RTD formats by leveraging Boston Beer's expertise, production capabilities and distribution footprint.

"We are each tapping opportunities in adjacent categories by unleashing our shared creativity and respective distribution strengths in spaces that resonate with consumers," said Albert Baladi, Beam Suntory President & CEO. "We're expanding the reach of loved, iconic brands that have tremendous equity, credibility, and consumer loyalty. Beam Suntory and Boston Beer understand brand building, and as pioneers in premium spirits and craft beer, our combined possibilities are limitless."

About The Boston Beer Company:
The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (NYSE: SAM) began in 1984 brewing Samuel Adams beer and the Samuel Adams brand is currently recognized as one of the largest and most respected craft beer brands.  Our portfolio of brands also includes Truly Hard Seltzer, Twisted Tea, Angry Orchard Hard Cider and Dogfish Head Brewery as well as other craft beer brands such as Angel City Brewery and Coney Island Brewing. For more information, please visit our investor relations website at www.bostonbeer.com, which includes links to all of our respective brand websites.

About Beam Suntory:
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 On The Rocks® Premium Cocktails.

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, which now includes its transformative sustainability strategy, Proof Positive. 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.

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All-American Barrel Finished Rye Whiskey, Finished on The Road During a 6,000 Mile Round Trip Journey, In Collaboration with Jordan Winery and Firestone Walker Brewery

 

SHOREHAM, VT.  JULY 14, 2021 -WhistlePig Whiskey, the #1 distiller in the ultra-premium and luxury rye whiskey category in North America, has once again broken down the boundaries of what’s possible in the whiskey world. Following the heels of WhistlePig’s award winning FarmStock Rye and Bourbon collection, WhistlePig RoadStock Rye Whiskey was created on the road less traveled and finished in All-American barrels. In collaboration with Jordan Winery and Firestone Walker Brewery, the epic journey of RoadStock began earlier this year at WhistlePig’s 500-acre farm in Shoreham, VT, where WhistlePig commissioned an 18-wheeler ‘Rolling Rickhouse,’ which would make its way on a 6,000-mile barrel finishing journey unlike anything the industry has ever seen.

“WhistlePig’s commitment to elevating great whiskey with unique finishes has been a passion since the very beginning, so when the opportunity arose to try something brand new in the category, we were all in. The barrels, still saturated with the distinctive aromas and flavors of their previous fills, were a game-changing match for what would become RoadStock Rye,” says Megan Ireland, Blender, WhistlePig Whiskey. “In the spirit of innovation, we decided to literally drag them from Vermont to California and back, knowing that the shake, rattle and roll of a cross-country road trip would ensure an incredible finish that could not be achieved any other way. The individual wine and beer finishes are fantastic on their own, but the final finish is pure gold,” adds Ireland.

Upon completion of the RoadStock Rolling Rickhouse, half of the future RoadStock whiskey was transferred into Bordeaux blend casks from Jordan Winery in Sonoma’s Alexander Valley. The whiskey in Bordeaux blend; 78% Cabernet, 12% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot and 2% Malbec casks would make the full 6000-mile round trip journey providing ample time for the whiskey to steal the nuanced complexity from these incredible casks. Known for elegant European wines, including their classic Cabernet Sauvignon, Jordan has been family owned and operated since 1972.

To celebrate this amazing adventure, WhistlePig also created a custom RoadStock Dodge Hellcat, powered by aged WhistlePig Whiskey. WhistlePig’s partners at VP Racing Fuels created a custom fuel blend with aged WhistlePig Whiskey that was track tested at Radford Racing School in Chandler, AZ. To pilot the RoadStock Dodge Hellcat, WhistlePig engaged none other than renowned auto industry personalities Chris Jacobs and Cristy Lee, to accompany the Rolling Rickhouse for last leg of the journey.

“I’ve had some unique experiences in the automotive space over the years, but when WhistlePig called and asked me if I would like to track test and then drive their whiskey powered Hellcat alongside the Rolling Rick House to Paso Robles, I mean, who could say no to that. What an amazing adventure,” says Chris Jacobs.

After weaving along the historic Route 66, the RoadStock Rolling Rick House, tailed by the RoadStock Dodge Hellcat, headed north to one of the largest and most innovative craft breweries in the country, Firestone Walker Brewing Company in Paso Robles, CA. At Firestone Walker, the balance of the whiskey was transferred into Firestone’s Imperial Stout, Imperial Blonde Ale and Experimental Ale barrels to finish on the long journey back to Vermont.

“Firestone Walker and WhistlePig are kindred spirits when it comes to pushing the envelope of innovation, so having the opportunity to share ideas and work on a project like this is right up our alley,” says Matt Brynildson, Brewmaster, Firestone Walker.

After clocking in over 6,000 miles and a couple of weeks on the road, the RoadStock Rolling
Rick House was finally back home at WhistlePig where the distillery team was chomping at the
bit to marry these unique finishes and get it into the RoadStock bottles adorned with a custom rubber tire topper that will forever commemorate this epic adventure.

Giving consumers across the country a chance to experience the unique offering firsthand, WhistlePig’s RoadStock Dodge Hellcat will continue its journey making stops in key markets throughout the rest of the summer and into the Fall. Consumers will be able to experience the brand at exclusive sampling events, further information will be provided via WhistlePig social media channels and website. Making its debut this month, at 86 proof, 43% abv, RoadStock Rye Whiskey will sell with an SRP of $72.99 per 750ml bottle at select liquor stores across the country.

About WhistlePig Whiskey

Founded in 2007, WhistlePig has become the #1 distiller in the ultra-premium and luxury rye whiskey category in North America, featuring the bold and often untapped flavor of Rye. WhistlePig is leading a surge of innovation in the emerging field of North American whiskey. As the most decorated Rye whiskey – having received the coveted ‘Best in Show Whiskey’ title from the 2017 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, WhistlePig is widely viewed as the world’s finest Rye. With the opening of its distillery on its 500-acre Vermont farm in the fall of 2015, WhistlePig has also become one of the leading farm-to-bottle Rye whiskeys in the world. For Additional information please visit http://www.whistlepigwhiskey.com

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Latest offering made with quality, mature 7-year-old and 15-year-old bourbons, including a select number of 7-year-old barrels finished in Amarone casks

ST. LOUIS, July 13, 2021 -- Limestone Branch Distillery is releasing 2021 Yellowstone Limited Edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Featuring the most mature and flavorful 7-year-old and 15-year-old bourbons hand-selected by Limestone Branch Master Distiller Stephen Beam – including select 7-year-old barrels finished in Amarone casks – the latest expression of Yellowstone Limited Edition will be available at retail starting in July at a suggested retail price of $99.99 per bottle.

Limestone Branch Distillery is releasing 2021 Yellowstone Limited Edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Featuring the most mature and flavorful 7-year-old and 15-year-old bourbons hand-selected by Limestone Branch Master Distiller Stephen Beam – including select 7-year-old barrels finished in Amarone casks – the latest expression of Yellowstone Limited Edition will be available at retail starting in July at a suggested retail price of $99.99 per bottle.

Each year since 2015, Beam has produced a unique, limited-edition bourbon under the Yellowstone brand, which was established in 1872 by Beam's great-great-grandfather and early bourbon pioneer, J.W. Dant. For this year's Yellowstone Limited Edition, Beam selected Amarone casks to finish select barrels of 7-year-old-bourbon to complement the tasting notes of the extra-aged bourbons that make up this year's Limited Edition.

"Amarone is a rich, red wine that – much like bourbon – takes time and patience to craft and requires at least two years in oak casks to age. Finishing select barrels in these Amarone casks brings notes of fresh cracked pepper and tobacco, as well as hints of black cherry, fig and dark chocolate to the classic bourbon notes of caramel, vanilla and hints of citrus," explained Beam. "With a finish of oxidized fruit, cherry and black currant, this bourbon is reminiscent of pre-Prohibition whiskeys."

2021 Limited Edition will be bottled at 101 proof (50.5% ABV) and sold in custom-designed bottles featuring embossing, a high-end natural cork and a label featuring the 2021 Yellowstone Limited Edition emblem. Beginning in July, 7,500 cases (3 bottles per case) will be available at retail locations nationwide – a 50% increase in production over 2020.

"Domestic straight bourbon sales saw 21% growth versus last year, with ultra-premium bourbons experiencing 38% growth. The Yellowstone brand has experienced nearly five times that level of growth," said Caitlin Palmieri Jackson, brand manager for Limestone Branch Distillery. "Our Limited Edition expression is equal parts a celebration of that success and a way to raise awareness and continue momentum for the brand family."

In past years, the annual Yellowstone Limited Edition bottlings have included as many as three bourbons used in a blend, incorporating bourbon aged in wine casks, re-charred wine casks, and even wine casks charred three different times.

About Limestone Branch Distillery
Stephen Beam and his brother Paul Beam opened Limestone Branch Distillery in 2011, with the goal of crafting the finest spirits in small batches. With a history of distilling on both sides of their family – Beam and Dant – the brothers are seventh-generation distillers. In 2015, they brought the Yellowstone brand back to the family. The distillery is now home to Yellowstone Select, Yellowstone Limited Edition, and Minor Case Rye Whiskey, as well as the newest addition, Bowling & Burch Gin. For more information on Limestone Branch Distillery and Yellowstone, please visit www.limestonebranch.com, www.yellowstonebourbon.com or www.facebook.com/limestone-branch-distillery.

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Iconic Kentucky Producer's Classic Maker's Mark Expressions as well as Wood-Finished and Custom Offerings Named Among Best Bourbons of 2021

LORETTO, Ky., July 14, 2021 - Maker's Mark®, the iconic, red wax-dipped Kentucky Bourbon, created in Loretto, Kentucky in 1953, is proving that that its time-tested whisky still has what it takes to please the most discerning of palates, with top marks across its portfolio at the 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, International Whisky Competition, Ultimate Spirits Challenge and the International Wine & Spirit Competition.

Black Bourbon Society (BBS)'s collaboration with the Maker's Mark Private Selection® program, the Black Bourbon Society's Maker's Mark® Private Selection: Recipe 2, has led the way as one of the world's best bourbons of 2021, with numerous best-in-class designations and high scores from judges. The limited release, made by finishing fully-matured cask strength Maker's Mark Bourbon in a single secondary barrel featuring a custom selection of ten proprietary oak finishing staves, was named Best Bourbon and Best American Whiskey overall at the 12^th annual International Whiskey Competition (IWC); awarded 96 points and the Chairman's Trophy as the top small batch bourbon at the Ultimate Spirits Challenge (USC); and earned 98 points and a medal of "Spirit Gold – Outstanding" at the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC).

Results for other Maker's Mark limited release, wood stave-finished bourbons, often described as some of the best values for bourbon hunters searching for special and unique releases, continued to prove the portfolio's depth and quality with additional wins. The Maker's Mark® CommUNITY Batch, a collaborative 2020 release benefiting hospitality non-profit The LEE Initiative, and the only blended whisky in Maker's Mark's lineup, was named a "Finalist" and earned 95 points at the USC, as well as a "Gold" medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC). The Maker's Mark Wood Finishing Series 2020 Limited Release received "Spirit Gold" with 96 points at IWSC and its 2021 counterpart, the Maker's Mark Wood Finishing Series 2021 Limited Release: FAE-01 earned its own "Gold" at the International Spirits Challenge (ISC).

The classic Maker's Mark portfolio also impressed, with its Maker's Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon being awarded a "Double Gold" medal at the SFWSC, the competition's highest medal tier. Judges at the USC agreed, awarding the iconic bourbon an impressive 91 points. Rounding out the lineup, Maker's Mark Cask Strength earned 95 points and a "Spirit Gold" title at IWSC as well as another "Gold" medal at the SFWSC, while Maker's Mark 101 was named a "Great Value" and awarded 93 points at USC.

"We've always been proud of each and every bottle of bourbon that comes out of our distillery here at Star Hill Farm, and it's incredibly gratifying to see that the bourbon we're making is something that whisky fans genuinely enjoy and continue to get excited about," said Rob Samuels 8th Generation Whisky Maker and Grandson of Maker's Mark Founders Bill and Margie Samuels. "With so many amazing American whiskies on the market these days, I have no doubt that my grandfather would be humbled to see his recipe continuing to be recognized as some of the finest bourbon available."

For more information about Maker's Mark and its award-winning bourbons, please visit www.makersmark.com.

ABOUT MAKER'S MARK® BOURBON:
In 1953, in Loretto, Ky., Bill Samuels, Sr., fulfilled his dream to create a handmade and delicious bourbon. He decided to make his whisky in small batches, using soft red winter wheat to enhance the softness and sweetness. He then rotated each barrel by hand for consistency and, finally, aged each barrel to taste. Bill Samuels, Sr., transformed bourbon from a "commodity" into a premium handmade spirit, and today Maker's Mark® continues to make its bourbon the same way. That time-tested approach seems to still be working just fine 60+ years later, as Maker's Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon was awarded a Double Gold medal at the esteemed San Francisco Spirits Competition in 2021. In recent years, Maker's Mark has introduced thoughtful, super-premium innovations to its portfolio, including Maker's Mark 46®, Maker's Mark® Cask Strength and Maker's Mark® Private Selection, the brand's first-ever custom barrel program. For more information, visit www.makersmark.com.

ABOUT BLACK BOURBON SOCIETY: 
Black Bourbon Society is a tiered membership organization open to everyone who enjoys premium spirits and is interested in gaining a deeper appreciation for America's Native Spirit. Black Bourbon Society is crafting a movement that showcases the value of the niche lifestyle and sophisticated palates within the African American Community and beyond. For more information on Black Bourbon Society, please visit www.blackbourbonsociety.com.

ABOUT THE LEE INITIATIVE
The LEE (Let's Empower Employment) Initiative, founded in 2017 by Lindsey Ofcacek and Edward Lee, aims to address issues of equality and diversity in the restaurant industry by implementing programs to directly support people in hospitality. The first initiative was the Women Chefs in Kentucky program which provides mentorship opportunities to female chefs in Kentucky. In response to massive layoffs in the hospitality industry due to the COVID-19 outbreak nationwide The LEE Initiative, in partnership with Maker's Mark, launched The Restaurant Workers Relief Program. This program started on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 out of the catering kitchen of Lee's restaurant, 610 Magnolia, and has since expanded to include services offered out of 19 kitchens nationwide, and 1.5 million meals served thus far. As restaurants start to reopen, The LEE Initiative launched the Restaurant Reboot Relief Program to help fix the supply chain, committing to invest $1 million into sustainable farms. Farms will then give that product to restaurant partners as the restaurants reopen. Following the death of Chef David McAtee, The LEE Initiative launched McAtee Community Kitchen, which serves fresh meals and groceries to families in Louisville's Shelby Park, Smoketown and West End neighborhoods. For more information, please visit www.leeinitiative.org.

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HARDIN, Ky., July 12, 2021 Her new product "Georgette Jones Apple Sin" was turned down by every major liquor distributor after the history making Gold Medal win was announced with one unnamed distributor representative commenting off the record - "For a 72 Proof whiskey, it simply tastes too good and could hurt sales for many of our biggest suppliers." Tennessee friends can help by requesting that your favorite liquor store, restaurant, or bar to carry it.

Georgette Jones and Spencer Balentine celebrate their 2021 International SIP Award Gold Medal win.

Not only did Georgette have the top Apple/Cinnamon whiskey in the 2021 SIP Awards hotly contested flavored whiskey class, but her Gold Medal marked the first time in competition history that a daughter had followed her father's Gold Medal win with a Gold Medal for her own brand. Her Dad's Gold Medal came in 2016 in the same class.

The guarded apple/cinnamon recipe was created by Kentucky Master Distiller R. Spencer Balentine using his great grandfather's base whiskey recipe from 1920. Balentine remains one of the top medal winners over various categories in the International SIP Awards yearly competition.

Apple Sin is not only tasty as a drink, but the all-natural ingredients work well as a cooking aid - as in basting ribs, in apple pies or poured over ice cream as a "whiskey ala mode". Georgette will be posting recipes on the GJAS Face Book page.

Georgette Jones Apple Sin is available online in 48 states (De. & Tn. Excluded) through Barrel Station with this direct link https://barrelstation.com/georgette-jones

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IMPEX BEVERAGES ANNOUNCES THE DEBUT OF THEIR INDEPENDENT BOTTLING LINE THE IMPEX COLLECTION

San Francisco, CA - July 8, 2021: Sam Filmus and Chris Uhde of ImpEx Beverages announced today the debut of The ImpEx Collection with Edition One.

This edition, which features Scotch Whisky, World Whisky, and Rum expressions, marks the end of a long journey and a realization of a dream for the company’s President and Vice President.

About the selection process, Sam Filmus, President of ImpEx Beverages, said, “Finding the symphony of nose, palate, and finish is key. Sometimes we are looking for the original style the distillery offers and other times it’s about finding the surprise cask that is totally different from the norm. For us it’s about making sure those truly special gems don’t get lost and being able to bring unique and special options to the customer.”

Chris Uhde, Vice President of ImpEx Beverages, added, “There is a lot of great whisky out there and choosing a cask for The ImpEx Collection is always a very carefully thought-out process. When selecting a cask, I ask myself three questions:

1. “Is it delicious?”

2. “Would I be proud to share and enjoy this whisky with friends?”

3. “Does the cask fit in a complementary way with the other casks being offered in the release?”

Only if the answer to all three is “Yes!” then I have found a cask worth including in The ImpEx Collection.”

In addition to Single Casks, The ImpEx Collection includes vattings of multiple casks of fine spirits and small-scale batches of unaged spirits like mezcal. Production size is always small, because spirits this special are always rare. Once they’re consumed, they live on only in memory.

The ImpEx Collection is inclusive and inviting, welcoming people to branch out beyond what they’re familiar with and try something new. These bottles are meant to be shared, whether for special occasions or simply among friends.

The ImpEx Collection 21 yo Orkney Cask #58 (1999 HHD)

Edition One features the following expressions:

SCOTCH WHISKY:

• The ImpEx Collection 25 yo Springbank Cask #94 (1993 Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish)
• The ImpEx Collection 40 yo Blend Cask #34 (1980 Sherry Butt)
• The ImpEx Collection 28 yo Cameronbridge Cask #115125 (1982 Sherry Butt)
• The ImpEx Collection 12 yo Caol Ila Cask #313250 (2008 Hogshead)
• The ImpEx Collection 14 yo Glen Elgin Cask #9800012 (2006 Bourbon Barrel)
• The ImpEx Collection 21 yo Orkney Cask #58 (1999 HHD)

WORLD WHISKY:

• The ImpEx Collection 3 yo M&H Cask #2017-0123 (2017 ex-Bourbon finished in ex-PX Sherry HHD)

RUM:

• The ImpEx Collection 13 yo Clarendon Cask #654MBKB (2007 Oak Barrel)
• The Impex Collection 13 yo Longpond Cask #11ITP (2007 Oak Barrel)
• The ImpEx Collection 15 yo Longpond Cask #21VRW (2005 Oak Barrel)

The Impex Collection 13 yo Longpond Cask #11ITP (2007 Oak Barrel)

When asked what was the most special part of the experience, Sam & Chris both agreed that it was the support of industry friends like Oliver Chilton, Tal Chotiner, Tomer Goren, Joshua Hatton, and Susannah Skiver Barton that made all of the difference. “Their willingness to work with us on this project to help bring it to a successful launch was amazing, we couldn’t have done it without them” Sam said.

With its launch today, excited consumers can begin to look for these amazing expressions on store shelves in specialty retailers across the US.

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About ImpEx Beverages

In 2008, a new chapter began for Sam Filmus, after years in the business captaining JVS Imports. With ImpEx Beverages, his vision was to import premium and rare spirits from around the world, with a special emphasis on the best of what Scotland has to offer.

In 2018, Chris Uhde joined Sam as his business partner in ImpEx Beverages and together they have expanded the portfolio and vision for ImpEx.

Now, ImpEx boasts an impressive portfolio, including some of the most notable small to medium sized distilleries and independent bottlers.

ImpEx Beverages imports Whisky, Gin, Rum, and Mezcal from Scotland, Belgium, Wales, Japan, Israel, and Mexico with future anticipated additions from unexpected destinations. We also feature a fine line of Liqueurs and Cordials produced in the US.

Regardless of your preference, you are sure to find something that pleases from the ImpEx Beverages Portfolio.

For more information on where to find Edition One of The ImpEx Collection, please reach out to office@ImpExBev.com.

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