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$250+ Million NEW DISTILLERY Unveiling in Kentucky – “Garrard County Distilling Co.”

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Atlanta-based premium spirits company Staghorn is pleased to announce the opening of its first distillery, Garrard County Distilling Co., which has officially begun production in Lancaster, KY. With its towering dual 45 feet tall 36” Vendome Copper and Brass Works column stills, Garrard County Distilling Co. is the largest all-new independent distillery in Kentucky, according to the […]

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New Bourbon Customized License Plate Available For All Kentuckians

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Only in The Bourbon State….News out of Bardstown just hit that starting this year, a customized licensed plate for all Kentuckians is available at your local county clerks office. And the best part, proceeds are for a good cause. Per Bardstown Tourism,” Using plate revenues, the Bourbon Capital Alliance will start a scholarship program with […]

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Angel’s Envy Distillery Plans For 2024 Campus Expansion in Downtown Louisville

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Angel’s Envy is continuing to spread its wings with an announcement of its distillery expansion plans for 2024. The acclaimed brand broke ground in 2013 as it hasn’t slowed down since. In 2023, Angel’s Envy unveiled an impressive $8.2 million distillery expansion including 5 tasting rooms, gorgeous events space, new kitchen, and showcase bar. 2024 […]

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Louisville’s Newest Whiskey Experience from Bourbon Pursuit Founders is Calling Your Name

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Louisville’s Bourbon star has been on the continual rise, adding new distilleries and experiences year over year. Now, the “Bourbon City” welcomes with open arms its newest amber experience member – Pursuit Spirits. The innovative whiskey company behind the popular Pursuit United line of bourbons and ryes, is thrilled to announce the launch of two […]

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Top 10 Best Selling American Whiskey Brands of 2023 by “Drinks International”

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Drum roll…ladies and gentlemen, the #1 2023 Best Selling American Whiskey Brand per Drinks International (DI) is…Maaaaker’s Maaaark! What does that mean? By volume? Certain price point? Geo parameters? We shall elaborate on the selection process and how it’s done. What Goes Into Drinks International (DI) Ranking System? Each year (est. 2015), DI releases an annual report on the […]

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Kentucky Sets New Record for Aging Whiskey Barrels. But It’s Not All Good in The Bourbon State.

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I can vividly remember back in 2010, Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear touting there were over 4,000,000 barrels of aging whiskey in Kentucky, essentially one for every person in the state. Now, more than a decade later and under Governor Andy Beshear (former Gov’s son), that number was reported by the KY Distillers Association (KDA) to […]

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Log Still Distillery is Opening a New Upscale Restaurant in Downtown Louisville

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One thing can certainly be said about Log Still Distillery founder Wally Dant – he’s got vision. And it never stops. Wally is a direct descendant of the “Dant Dynasty” Bourbon Royal Family reigning from the mid 19th century up to Prohibition. In 2019, Wally purchased the original 350 acres in New Haven, KY, just […]

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CLOSE CALL: Bourbon Industry Dodged a Major Tariff Bullet…For Now

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Man oh man, that was close…really close. The entire U.S. Distillery landscape was staring down the barrel (shotgun kind) of a potential 50% European Union (EU) Market Tariff on all U.S imported spirits, set to take place Jan 1st, 2024. Huge sigh of relief, the proposed tariff has been suspended (not eliminated) for another 15 […]

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