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12 July 2023
11 July 2023
Redwood Empire Whiskey Plants One Million Trees
In partnership with Trees for the Future, the whiskey brand plants one tree for every bottle sold
GRATON, Calif., July 10, 2023 Redwood Empire Whiskey, distinct California whiskey made and aged in the ancient forests of the Redwood Empire, has planted one million trees. In 2019, the California brand started its "Buy a Bottle, We'll Plant a Tree" initiative. When customers buy any of Redwood Empire's premium, handcrafted whiskey—each named after iconic redwood trees like Pipe Dream Bourbon Whiskey and Emerald Giant Rye Whiskey—the brand plants a tree. Today, Redwood Empire Whiskey is proud to share that since the start of the buy-one-plant-one campaign, one million bottles of premium whiskey have been sold and one million new trees have been planted.
This major milestone has been achieved together with Redwood Empire's tree-planting partner, Trees for the Future. Trees for the Future is a Maryland-based nonprofit organization responsible for planting over 250 million trees since 1989. The esteemed organization provides hands-on agroforestry training and resources to farming communities around the world.
"The Redwood Empire is named after a 420-mile coastal stretch that lies between Monterey Bay and the Southern Oregon border. It is the only place on earth where the venerable and mighty coastal redwoods grow and flourish. Sadly, 95% of the original ancient forest was harvested and never reseeded," says Derek Benham, founder of Purple Brands. "This is the first of many milestones and we are incredibly grateful to our supporters that helped us get here. Drink among giants!"
While this is a milestone for Redwood Empire, they don't plan to stop planting a tree for every bottle sold and hope to hit 2,000,000 sooner rather than later! Sign up for Redwood Empire's newsletter here and follow @redwoodempirewhiskey for future tree events.
To learn more about Redwood Empire's partnership with Trees for the Future, please visit https://redwoodempirewhiskey.com/partnership/.
About Redwood Empire Whiskey:
Redwood Empire Whiskey is a distinct California whiskey made and aged in the ancient forests of the Redwood Empire, a cool fog belt that stretches from San Francisco north along the coast to the Oregon border. Founder Derek Benham and master distiller Jeff Duckhorn recognized that the region's temperate climate and humidity would allow for a slow, even extraction of flavor during the whiskey aging process. In 2015, they began selecting older barrels from like-minded distilleries across the nation and blending them with their own distillate in Sonoma County. Now with the largest rick house in California, Redwood Empire Whiskey reserves more of its own distillate for 100% grain-to-glass expressions and increasingly features aged whiskeys distilled onsite. The result is consistently complex, bold and balanced. Inspired by John Muir and the old growth forests he sought to protect, they partner with Trees for the Future and One Tree Planted, by planting one tree for every bottle sold – to date they've surpassed 1,000,000 trees planted.
INTRODUCING FREY RANCH® FARM STRENGTH UNCUT BOURBON
Award-Winning Farm-to-Glass American Whiskey Brand Unveils New Cask Strength Bourbon
FALLON, Nev., July 10, 2023 Frey Ranch® Distillery today announced the release of a new permanent expression in its award-winning American Whiskey portfolio – Frey Ranch Farm Strength Uncut Bourbon. Bottled at cask strength, the new non-chill filtered, small batch whiskey is produced using 100% of the slow-grown grains that are grown, harvested, milled, distilled on the Frey Ranch farm year-round. Proudly using the corn, wheat, barley, and rye that Co-Founder and Whiskey Farmer Colby Frey cultivates has become a hallmark of the brand - and the driving force behind Frey Ranch's explosive growth in Nevada and California. Today, Frey Ranch is the #1 selling ultra-premium bourbon in Nevada and one of the largest whiskey producers on the West Coast.
At 124.3 proof and aged for an average of five years, Frey Ranch Farm Strength Uncut Bourbon utilizes the same mash bill as the flagship four grain Straight Bourbon Whiskey: 66.6% Dent Corn, 10% Winter Wheat, 11.4% Winter Rye and 12% Two Row Barley. As a cask strength bourbon, the tasting experience differs from the flagship 90 proof experience with robust notes of caramelized, brulé, and hints of cinnamon and nutmeg. On the palate, the whiskey opens with a mélange of flavors – from birthday cake frosting and glazed butter cake to cloves, orange creamsicle and dried stone fruit. The finish delivers a sublime yet subtle hint of smoke and black cherry.
"Every time we blend a batch of our flagship Frey Ranch Four Grain Straight Bourbon, we taste it at cask strength before we proof it down. That uncut liquid is always a big hit with our distillery team. We're excited to now offer the Farm Strength version of the signature whiskey that put Frey Ranch on the map with our grain-forward approach. For the best tasting experience, we recommend a side-by-side comparison of our signature 90-proof against this new uncut version."
Using his own slow-grown grains that take Northern Nevada's climate, topography and terroir into consideration provides Colby with almost unlimited freedom to experiment with different grain varieties and blends. Valuing a common-sense approach to sustainable farming, Colby, with Master Distiller Russell Wedlake, built a distillery born from a desire to create a distinctive, long-lasting product from the quality grains the Frey family has been growing and perfecting for generations. The new Frey Ranch Farm Strength Uncut Bourbon is another prime example of Frey Ranch's commitment to centering its whiskey enterprise around their grains and farming background first and foremost.
Available in California, Nevada, at the Frey Ranch Tasting Room and online at www.freyranch.com, Frey Ranch Farm Strength Uncut Bourbon has a suggested retail price of $79.99 for a 750 ml bottle. In 2023, Frey Ranch will expand its footprint with availability in Arizona, Ohio, and Georgia.
Follow Frey Ranch Distillery on social media to keep up with the latest news and announcements.
Instagram: @freyranchdistillery | Facebook: @freyranchdistillery | Twitter: @freyranch
ABOUT FREY RANCH DISTILLERY:
Frey Ranch Distillery was founded in 2006 by Colby and Ashley Frey on the Frey family's 1,500-acre farm in Fallon, Nevada. The family has a deep history of farming in Northern Nevada that dates back over 150 years and continues today with Frey Ranch Distillery, the state's only distillery to grow 100% of its whiskey grains on-site. Frey Ranch is a year-round working farm that also offers tours and tastings to the public every Saturday from 12-4 p.m. To learn more, visit freyranch.com.
10 July 2023
07 July 2023
06 July 2023
Penderyn Distillery To Launch Third Distillery In Swansea, Transforming An Old Copperworks Into A Haven For Pure Welsh Liquid Gold
Penderyn Distillery, the pioneering Welsh whisky producer, is set to unveil its highly anticipated third distillery on July 14th in Swansea. Housed within the historic confines of an old Copperworks, Penderyn will breathe new life into the premises, harnessing the location's rich heritage to craft their exquisite range of pure Welsh liquid gold. The renowned Penderyn Gold Range stands at the forefront of this transformative endeavor, elevating Welsh whisky to unprecedented heights.
The opening of Penderyn's latest distillery is a momentous occasion, as it fuses the allure of history with the pursuit of liquid perfection. Although situated within an old Copperworks, Penderyn is steadfast in its commitment to producing only the finest Welsh single malt whiskies. This dedication to excellence resonates throughout the Gold Range, where each bottle encapsulates the essence of pure Welsh liquid gold.
Crafted meticulously in their state-of-the-art facility, Penderyn's Gold Range exemplifies the epitome of fine Welsh whisky. Distilled with precision and passion, these single malts undergo a meticulous maturing process in selected casks before reaching their full potential. through a captivating finish in exquisite Madeira wine casks. The result is a symphony of flavors, harmonizing the sweetness of tropical fruits and raisins with the allure of delicate vanilla undertones.
With the Penderyn Gold Range leading the way, the distillery's commitment to excellence has garnered global recognition. Notably, Penderyn won Double Golds and Golds at the Prestigious San Francisco World Spirits Awards in 2022. Such accolades serve as a testament to Penderyn's unwavering pursuit of crafting unparalleled Welsh whiskies that captivate the senses.
Penderyn's third distillery in Swansea marks an exciting chapter in the distillery's journey, where heritage and innovation converge to create liquid gold. The transformation of the old Copperworks showcases Penderyn's ability to breathe new life into historic spaces while staying true to their mission of producing exceptional Welsh whisky. As the distillery's flagship range, the Penderyn Gold Range stands as a testament to the artistry and dedication embodied by the brand.
Penderyn's Gold Range whiskies are available in 70cl bottles through select retailers and the Penderyn Distillery website.
To explore the world of Penderyn Distillery and experience their liquid gold firsthand, please visit www.penderyn.wales
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About Penderyn Distillery:
Penderyn produce award-winning single malt whiskies and spirits at their distillery on the foothills of the Brecon Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog) National Park, Wales, UK. They opened two other distilleries in Llandudno (2021) and Swansea (2023).
Distilling in Wales was a lost art, but in the late 1990s, in a Hirwaun pub in the Welsh valleys, a group of friends chatted about establishing the first whisky distillery in Wales in over a century. They dreamt of creating a whisky as pure and precious as Welsh gold, represented today by Penderyn’s ‘gold seam’.
The village of Penderyn was chosen because of the site’s own supply of fresh natural spring water.
A unique copper single-pot still designed by Dr David Faraday, a relative of the great 19th-century scientist Michael Faraday, was installed in 2000, which produces a spirit at an industry high draw of 92%, meaning Penderyn's whiskies are light, fruity and flavoursome.
This business seemed a curiosity - a Welsh whisky? - but when the Scottish whisky expert, Dr Jim Swan, became our Master Distiller, things got serious. Dr Swan got involved because he said the still created a world class spirit. He said we should finish in Madeira casks, so this became our house style. This quickly advanced to sherry casks, peated casks, port casks, and a number of other casks used for finishing. Nigel Short invested in the business, bringing Stephen Davies in as CEO, and the distinguished drinks designer Glenn Tutssel also became involved, who created the brand design.
On St David’s Day 2004 Penderyn whisky was launched in the presence of HRH Prince Charles. An expansion in 2013/14 included a replica of the Faraday Still, and two lantern stills being installed.
With investment, inspiration, hard work, attention to detail, the finest barley, expert female distillers and the best American oak bourbon casks, Penderyn Whisky has quickly gained a worldwide reputation for its range of whiskies, winning over 100 Double Gold/Gold/Masters awards en route. Today Penderyn is now very much part of the world whisky conversation, and is available in over 50 countries, including key markets in France, Germany, USA and China. Indeed only around a handful of countries were exporting whisky when we began, and now most countries do, so Penderyn really was a pioneer in the world whisky industry.
Penderyn is a privately owned company, with over 60 shareholders.
From Wales to the world…










