By Richard Thomas In the wake of US President Donald Trump’s backing off of his threats to open a trade war with Canada and Mexico, the American Craft Spirits Association and the Kentucky Distillers Association both released statements expressing their concern over any retaliatory tariffs that would be placed on their products and their relief …
By Richard Thomas Brown-Forman is one of the major players in American spirits. Founded in 1870 by George Garvin Brown and originator of the brand Old Forester, the Louisville-based company is technically publicly traded, but in practical reality is family owned, with a majority of shares still held by Brown’s descendants. The company also owns …
Four leading spirits companies and the Kentucky Distillers’ Association (KDA) are joining forces with Precision Conservation Management (PCM) and the Kentucky Corn Growers Association (KCGA) to launch a five-year, $2.8 million initiative for Kentucky corn farmers. Together, Kentucky distillers are providing tools for corn farmers to successfully implement proven practices that will support the long-term …
Jim Beam has started the Beam Private Barrel Club, a community of whiskey fans and enthusiasts who, for the first time, can buy and personalize their own single barrel directly from the distillery, creating an entirely new way to experience the iconic distiller. Knob Creek will be the featured, inaugural brand to launch the program …
In its ongoing effort to evolve and expand its service to the craft spirits community, the American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Emily Pennington as Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. In this newly created position, Pennington will work closely with CEO Margie A.S. Lehrman to address the key issues …
Maker’s Mark, the iconic Kentucky bourbon driven by the pursuit of better flavor and a better world, has announced Dr. Blake Layfield as the brand’s next Master Distiller and Beth Buckner as lead blender. “Visionary leadership has been a critical and consistent factor in the success of Maker’s Mark, from the moment Bill Sr. and …
Dating its start back to 1999, Mackmyra Whisky has long been considered the leading whisky distiller of Sweden and one of the trailblazers of the modern world whisky movement, which saw whisky-making expand into countries during the 21st century where it had been unknown during the preceding century. According to a post on the company …
By Richard Thomas When I first started writing professionally about whiskey, Tennessee had just four distilleries making whiskey that wasn’t classed legal moonshine and it didn’t have a whiskey trail. Now it does have an official trail with over two dozen distilleries listed. Yet despite the growth, the fixtures remain the same: some 60 miles …
If you manage a distillery and want to improve efficiency, this quick guide will show you 11 tools that you’ll need as soon as possible. Let’s cut to the chase and start the list right now so you’ll have a good idea of what to invest in. Task Management Software Task management for breweries doesn’t …
By Richard Thomas The first time I called on Wilderness Trail was early summer 2016. Located in picturesque Danville, a college town on the southern boundary of the Bluegrass that is an example of “ye can’t get thar from here!” (whatever direction you come from, it seems you must go somewhere else first to get …
