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NEW DISTILLERY: $143.7 Million Investment Earmarked for Eastern Kentucky – “Eastern Light Distilling”

Seth Thompson / July 7, 2023

Big news. Big money. $143.7 million distillery investment has been announced for the eastern Kentucky’s Rowan County area. THE NAME: “Eastern Light Distilling”. WHO’S BEHIND IT? Two distilling industry veterans who are currently with Louisville’s Peerless Distilling – Master Distiller Caleb Kilburn and COO Cordell Lawrence Jr. Cordell will be CEO of Eastern Light Distilling. […]

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Distiller and COO leaving Ky. Peerless to create Eastern Light Distilling

Steve Coomes / June 29, 2023

“This is about far more than a single spirit brand. It’s about helping build Kentucky’s craft bourbon industry through a customized approach working hand in hand with craft distillers…”

Heaven’s Door Spirits Unveils 2023 Decade Series Release of 10+ Year Aged Whiskey

Patrick "Pops" Garrett / June 25, 2023

The Decade Series II Straight Rye Whiskey has a mash bill of 95% rye and 5% malted barley, delivering bold and spicy flavors, balanced by delicate notes of vanilla and caramel from the barrel.

Frey Ranch Distillery Announces Farm Strength Uncut Bourbon

Patrick "Pops" Garrett / June 25, 2023

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.

Four Roses: The Ten Recipe Tasting Experience

Patrick "Pops" Garrett / June 20, 2023

The kit will include 50ml bottles of each recipe for bourbon enthusiasts to get a taste of where the brand’s offerings originate.

Benriach Introduces The Forty to the U.S.

Patrick "Pops" Garrett / June 15, 2023

Speyside distillery Benriach has announced the expansion of its luxury portfolio with the stateside arrival of Benriach The Forty, exemplifying an exquisite example of Benriach’s historically diverse methods of distillation and cask curation.

Sip and Savor: “Fire, Water & Grain: The Story of Empire Rye” Documentary

Patrick "Pops" Garrett / June 12, 2023

Indulge your senses as “Fire, Water & Grain” transports viewers into the heart of Empire Rye’s historical production process.

Fireball Whisky and Rob Riggle Bring the Heat to Father’s Day with Fireball Dragon Reserve

Patrick "Pops" Garrett / June 8, 2023

While Fireball Dragon Reserve was not [entirely] conceived as a way to convince dads to throw a Fireball shot back with their adult kids… it’s still likely to get the job done.

Introducing Barrel Global: New Barrel Ownership Service

Patrick "Pops" Garrett / June 6, 2023

Through its online portal www.barrelglobal.com, consumers schedule an intake call with a representative from the company’s bourbon experts to request a barrel reservation from some of the finest American Whiskey-producing regions in the US.

Blue Run Spirits Releases Single Barrel Double Oak Rye Whiskey

Patrick "Pops" Garrett / June 4, 2023

Blue Run Double Oak Single Barrel Rye Whiskey is Blue Run’s first whiskey aged in two separate new American White Oak barrels – both with a #3 medium toast char level. The first barrel does the heavy lifting, aging the fine whiskey for the majority of its journey.