Press Releases
Four Roses honored among ‘Best Whiskies in the World’
April 30, 2012
Four Roses Small Batch named best bourbon under 7 years of age
Continue Reading »Village Anchor takes ‘Rose Julep’ title honoring Louisville’s best mint julep
April 26, 2012
Defeats three-time consecutive winning bartender from Varanese
Continue Reading »> ‘Social at the Silks’ Adds to Derby Week Excitement Rare bourbon available at post-Steamboat R
April 23, 2012
Bourbon will be the main focus during “Social at the Silks,” a cocktail party and meet-and-greet following the Great Steamboat Race on Wednesday, May 2 at Jockey Silks Bourbon Bar at the Galt House from 7 to 10 p.m.
Continue Reading »BEAM ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE PINNACLE VODKA
April 23, 2012
BEAM ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE PINNACLE VODKA
Beam Adding Fast-Growing Premium Vodka Brand with High-Return Synergy-Driven Acquisition
Company Expects Acquisition to be Significantly Accretive to EPS Before Charges/Gains Beginning in 2013
KIMBERLEY BENNETT NAMED DIRECTOR, BEAM HERITAGE CENTER
March 26, 2012
Clermont, KY (March 26, 2012) — Jim Beam, the world’s number one selling Bourbon, has named Kimberley Bennett Director, Beam Heritage Center.
Continue Reading »LIMESTONE BRANCH DISTILLERY JOINS KDA
February 29, 2012
LEBANON, Ky. – Limestone Branch Distillery today announced that it has joined the historic ranks of the Kentucky Distillers’ Association, the Commonwealth’s leading voice on spirits issues.
Continue Reading »GRUPPO CAMPARI TO OPEN $40+ MILLION BOTTLING FACILITY AT WILD TURKEY DISTILLERY
February 23, 2012
Commonwealth of Kentucky Commits up to $2.35 Million in Incentives to Support Bringing Packaging Capabilities Back to Lawrenceburg.
Continue Reading »CNN NAMES KENTUCKY BOURBON TRAIL® TOUR A “TOP 10 CLASSIC AMERICAN EXPERIENCE”
February 23, 2012
When looking for a quintessential American experience, look no further than the legendary distilleries of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® tour.
Continue Reading »THE BIRD JUST ADDED A LITTLE MORE SPICE:
February 21, 2012
THE BIRD JUST ADDED A LITTLE MORE SPICE:
WILD TURKEY® 81 RYE JOINS THE FAMILY
Legendary Kentucky Distiller Launches Oldest-Aged Rye Whiskey in its Category
Barrel House Distilling Co. is proud to announce the release of OAK RUM
February 20, 2012
Barrel House Distilling Co. is proud to announce the release of Kentucky’s first Bourbon Barrel Aged Rum:
OAK RUM
THE BOURBON RENAISSANCE: NEW STUDY PRESENTS PROOF OF SIGNATURE INDUSTRY’S RESURGENCE
February 02, 2012
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Steve Beshear today unveiled a new study that shows Kentucky’s Bourbon industry is helping carry the Commonwealth through the economic crisis by adding jobs, investing millions in distillery operations and attracting more tourists than ever before.
Continue Reading »KENTUCKY DISTILLERS’ ASSOCIATION WELCOMES NEW KENTUCKY BOURBON TRAIL® MANAGER
January 30, 2012
FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky Distillers’ Association today announced that Adam Johnson has joined the group as the first-ever Manager of the KDA’s famous Kentucky Bourbon Trail® experience.
Continue Reading »KENTUCKY BOURBON TRAIL® GROUP ROLLS OUT BIKE ROUTES
January 26, 2012
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Looking for a new way to explore the legendary distilleries of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® adventure?
Now you can – by bike.
Continue Reading »EVAN WILLIAMS CINNAMON RESERVE™ FLAVORED BOURBON TO BE LAUNCHED IN FEBRUARY
January 23, 2012
Continue Reading »KENTUCKY DISTILLERS’ ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD OFFICERS, DIRECTORS
January 03, 2012
Continue Reading »HEAVEN HILL DISTILLERIES NAMED “DISTILLER OF THE YEAR” IN 17TH ANNUAL MALT ADVOCATE WHISKY AWARD
March 03, 2011
BARDSTOWN, KY – Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc., the nation’s largest independent family-owned and operated spirits producer and marketer, was named “Distiller of the Year” in the recently announced 17th Annual Malt Advocate Whisky Awards. The nation’s second-largest holder of aging Bourbon, Heaven Hill was also named co-recipient of Malt Advocate’s “Best Buy Whiskey of the Year” award for their Evan Williams Black Label Bourbon, which is itself the second largest selling brand of Bourbon in the United States and the world.
Continue Reading »KENTUCKY BOURBON TRAIL® TOUR SHATTERS RECORD
February 10, 2011
FRANKFORT, Ky. – For the second straight year, the number of visitors who completed the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® Passport program surged more than 300 percent, as more than 9,000 people finished the historic tour of all six legendary distilleries in 2010.
Continue Reading »Calendar of Events
Our signature distilleries make the world's best Bourbon. But that's not all they do. There are holiday programs, special tasting events and even a Bourbon academy. Here's a list of upcoming events and activities to help plan your trip.
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