Jefferson’s Bourbon Will Have A New Port Read Post »
Breaking News: Pernod Ricard is giving Jefferson’s Bourbon a new port in Marion County, KY! The joke is going viral around social media but is is very true, they are going to need a bigger boat for the aged at sea line with the amount of whiskey they will be producing! Full Press Release below […]
Kentucky Bourbon Boom Continues with $600 Million Boost from Sazerac Read Post »
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 23, 2022) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced the largest distilled spirits-related investment on record in Kentucky, as Louisville-based Sazerac Co. will invest $600 million to construct nearly 20 barrel warehouses and expand Robinson Stave and Cumberland Cooperage in London, creating up to 50 full-time jobs and supporting the company’s continued growth. This
Heaven Hill Names Matt Blevins Chief Marketing Officer Read Post »
Blevins brings 20+ years of global industry experience and leadership LOUISVILLE, Ky. (September 29, 2022) – Heaven Hill today announced the appointment of Matt Blevins as Chief Marketing Officer. Effective October 24, Blevins will assume the role previously held by now Co-President Kate Latts. A 20-year global spirits industry leader, Blevins’ demonstrated expertise in business growth,
Angel’s Envy Names Its First Master Distiller Since 2013 Read Post »
Louisville-based Angel’s Envy (Louisville Distilling Company) has tapped Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey’s Head Distiller, Owen Martin to be its first Master Distiller since the 2013 passing of Co-Founder and Master Distiller, Lincoln Henderson. This announcement comes at a time when Angel’s Envy just unveiled its expanded Downtown Louisville distillery. This is exciting news for the brand
Kentucky Bourbon Distillery Losing Its Master Distiller and Head Blender Read Post »
Maker’s Mark Managing Director, Rob Samuels, announced today that its Master Distiller Denny Potter and Head Blender Jane Bowie are leaving the company on September 2, 2022. Details are scarce at this point, however, look for additional news on a future project involving these two bourbon icons. Samuels stated in the Maker’s Mark newsletter that
Kentucky’s Green River Distillery to Be Acquired in Powerhouse Bourbon Deal Read Post »
In a power move in the Kentucky Bourbon world, Bardstown Bourbon Company has announced its plan to acquire Owensboro’s Green River Spirits Company, including their distillery and production facilities and Green River Bourbon brand. Green River Distilling Co. boasts the 10th oldest distillery in the state of Kentucky; DSP-KY-10. Financial terms were not disclosed. Portions
