Krooked Moon Distillery Alimony Bourbon Whiskey Made In The USA

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Bowmore® Single Malt Scotch Whisky introduces Designed by Aston Martin collection USA - English

CHICAGO, Aug. 1, 2021 - Bowmore® Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky has unveiled the first range of its Designed by Aston Martin limited-edition collections exclusively in Global Travel Retail.

The launch signifies the coming together of Bowmore's GTR whiskies with the design team at Aston Martin to create a striking bottle and pack design, giving the existing range a stylish and eye-catching new look.

Part of an annually released collection, Aston Martin's design experts showcased the distinctive character of the existing Bowmore 10, 15 and 18-Year-Old single malts, and paid homage to iconic cars from the prestigious brand's history.

The Bowmore 10 Years Old is paired with the game-changing Aston Martin factory team car, the LM10, which first raced at Le Mans in 1932. Clearly expressing a bold and confident style, these two creations encapsulate exceptional technical prowess as the whisky boldly fuses spice with signature smoke flavours.

Inspired by the iconic Aston Martin Atom, the beautifully refined Bowmore 15 Years Old captures a definitive moment in time and pays homage to the craftsmen's creative flair and passion. The whisky crafted from exquisite first fill bourbon casks and hogsheads reveals a refreshingly uplifting and stylish character.

Performance and exceptional attention to detail is what unites the Aston Martin DB Mk III and Bowmore 18 Years Old. The high performing single malt is rare and dignified from time spent in the finest Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez casks.

Manuel Gonzalez, Brand Director for Global Travel Retail, said: "Our partnership with Aston Martin is a further example of how we are investing in the premiumisation of our GTR portfolio through a combination of exciting innovations and special limited editions. The Designed by Aston Martin collection continues to highlight the ambition that we have for the Bowmore brand and provides our clients with new concepts with strong consumer appeal, alongside vital growth opportunities."

The first range from the Designed By Aston Martin series exclusive to Global Travel Retail goes on sale from August 2021. The Bowmore 10 Years Old is available for $59 RRP, the Bowmore 15 Years Old is available for $80 RRP and the Bowmore 18 Years Old is available for $121 RRP.

The limited-edition bottle and packaging design will be available in Duty Free worldwide, with activations in key airport locations including London Heathrow, Frankfurt, Hainan, Istanbul and Taiwan.

For more information about Bowmore Aston Martin, visit: astonmartin-travel-bowmore.com

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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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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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