Distilled drinks

Kill Cliff Secures Ground-Breaking National CBD Distribution Deal With Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Fermented drinks, Distilled drinks, Alcoholic drink, Drinking culture, Wine, Human behavior, Food and drink, Cultures

ATLANTA, July 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kill Cliff has forged a trail blazing distribution deal with Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits that will forever change the beverage industry.

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  • ATLANTA, July 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kill Cliff has forged a trail blazing distribution deal with Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits that will forever change the beverage industry.
  • Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits, the world's pre-eminent distributor of beverage alcohol, is filling the void and leading the industry with national CBD distribution, says John Timar, Navy SEAL veteran and CEO of Kill Cliff.
  • The agreement between Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits and Kill Cliff is poised to drive retail growth for the Kill Cliff portfolio, headlined by Joe Rogans Flaming Joe CBD beverage.
  • When you add the power of Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits to the Kill Cliff equation, there really is no looking back.

Kavalan Wins Triple Trophy Honours at ISC, IWSC

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Distillation, Whisky, Kavalan, Distilled drinks, Food and drink, International Wine and Spirit Competition, King Car Group, Single malt whisky, Scottish malt whisky, Kavalan Distillery, Cooley Distillery

The top prize makes it a triple trophy honours season so far for Taiwan's premier distiller across the 2021 ISC and International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC), combined.

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  • The top prize makes it a triple trophy honours season so far for Taiwan's premier distiller across the 2021 ISC and International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC), combined.
  • Kavalan has been awarded the 2021:
    Kavalan blitzed the first round of the 2021 International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC), winning the Worldwide Whiskey Trophy - for the fifth time - for its Kavalan Podium Single Malt Whisky.
  • The Taiwanese distillery collected 7 of only 8 Gold Outstanding medals that IWSC judges awarded across the entire contest.
  • Kavalan collected the Distillery Visitor Centre Trophy.

Kavalan Wins Triple Trophy Honours at ISC, IWSC

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Distillation, Whisky, Kavalan, International Wine and Spirit Competition, Distilled drinks, Food and drink, King Car Group, Single malt whisky, Scottish malt whisky, Kavalan Distillery, Eagle Rare

Kavalan named ISC Producer of the Year, IWSC Trophy winner

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  • Kavalan named ISC Producer of the Year, IWSC Trophy winner
    TAIPEI, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Kavalan has claimed the World Whisky Producer of the Year Trophy from the International Spirits Challenge (ISC) for the second year running.
  • The top prize makes it a triple trophy honours season so far for Taiwan's premier distiller across the 2021 ISC and International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC), combined.
  • Kavalan has been awarded the 2021:
    Kavalan blitzed the first round of the 2021 International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC), winning the Worldwide Whiskey Trophy - for the fifth time - for its Kavalan Podium Single Malt Whisky.
  • The Taiwanese distillery collected 7 of only 8 Gold Outstanding medals that IWSC judges awarded across the entire contest.

MGP Announces Appointment of Amel Pasagic as Chief Information Officer

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Luxco, Distilled drinks, Alcoholic drink, Liquor, Food and drink, Chemistry, Natural sciences

ATCHISON, Kan., July 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MGPIngredients, Inc. (Nasdaq:MGPI), a leading provider of distilled spirits, branded spirits, and food ingredient solutions, is pleased to announce that Amel Pasagic, has been appointed to the newly-created position of Chief Information Officer.

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  • ATCHISON, Kan., July 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MGPIngredients, Inc. (Nasdaq:MGPI), a leading provider of distilled spirits, branded spirits, and food ingredient solutions, is pleased to announce that Amel Pasagic, has been appointed to the newly-created position of Chief Information Officer.
  • Mr. Pasagic recently joined MGP as Vice President, IT in connection with MGPs acquisition of Luxco, Inc. and its affiliated companies, a leading branded beverage alcohol company.
  • Prior to the acquisition, Pasagic served in a variety of IT leadership roles while at Luxco for 10 years.
  • In his new role, Pasagic will report directly to Dave Colo, President and CEO and will have responsibility for the Companys overall IT strategy and organization.

Limestone Branch Master Distiller Stephen Beam releases newest expression of Yellowstone® Limited Edition

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Bourbon whiskey, Distilled drinks, Whisky, Kentucky cuisine, Distillation, Beam Suntory, Yellowstone Bourbon, Master distiller, Rye whiskey, Booker's, Jim Beam

ST. LOUIS, July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Limestone Branch Distillery is releasing 2021 Yellowstone Limited Edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

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  • ST. LOUIS, July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Limestone Branch Distillery is releasing 2021 Yellowstone Limited Edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
  • Featuring the most mature and flavorful 7-year-old and 15-year-old bourbons hand-selected by Limestone Branch Master Distiller Stephen Beam including select 7-year-old barrels finished in Amarone casks the latest expression of Yellowstone Limited Edition will be available at retail starting in July at a suggested retail price of $99.99 per bottle.
  • For this year's Yellowstone Limited Edition, Beam selected Amarone casks to finish select barrels of 7-year-old-bourbon to complement the tasting notes of the extra-aged bourbons that make up this year's Limited Edition.
  • The distillery is now home to Yellowstone Select, Yellowstone Limited Edition, and Minor Case Rye Whiskey, as well as the newest addition, Bowling & Burch Gin.

Hinch Distillery wins gold at International Wine and Spirit Competition 2021

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Irish whiskey, Whisky, Distilled drinks, Distillation, Food and drink, Cooley Distillery, Kyrö Distillery Company

BELFAST, Northern Ireland, July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Northern Ireland's newest distillery, Hinch, has beckoned a prestigious Gold Medal awarded for its Imperial Stout Finish Irish Whiskey, one of three whiskeys in their Craft & Casks range.

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  • BELFAST, Northern Ireland, July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Northern Ireland's newest distillery, Hinch, has beckoned a prestigious Gold Medal awarded for its Imperial Stout Finish Irish Whiskey, one of three whiskeys in their Craft & Casks range.
  • The accolade, awarded by theInternational Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC), London, saw the Whiskey receive 95 points from a potential 100, one of the highest scores ever given to an Irish whiskey finished in ex craft beer casks.
  • IWSC 2021 was the competition's largest ever event and saw 80 experts judge over 4,000 spirits.
  • We are delighted to receive a Gold Medal for our Craft & Casks Imperial Stout Finish."

Hinch Distillery wins gold at International Wine and Spirit Competition 2021

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Irish whiskey, Whisky, Distilled drinks, Distillation, Food and drink, Cooley Distillery, Kyrö Distillery Company

BELFAST, Northern Ireland, July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Northern Ireland's newest distillery, Hinch, has beckoned a prestigious Gold Medal awarded for its Imperial Stout Finish Irish Whiskey, one of three whiskeys in their Craft & Casks range.

Key Points: 
  • BELFAST, Northern Ireland, July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Northern Ireland's newest distillery, Hinch, has beckoned a prestigious Gold Medal awarded for its Imperial Stout Finish Irish Whiskey, one of three whiskeys in their Craft & Casks range.
  • The accolade, awarded by theInternational Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC), London, saw the Whiskey receive 95 points from a potential 100, one of the highest scores ever given to an Irish whiskey finished in ex craft beer casks.
  • IWSC 2021 was the competition's largest ever event and saw 80 experts judge over 4,000 spirits.
  • We are delighted to receive a Gold Medal for our Craft & Casks Imperial Stout Finish."

Pomp & Whimsy Inc Closes 2.65m Seed Round with Support from High-Ranking Executives Backing Female Founders

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Monday, July 12, 2021
Distilled drinks, Gin, Estee, Liqueur

Additional support comes by way of current and former executives of Estee Lauder, Twitter, Facebook, Warby Parker, and Crate & Barrel.

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  • Additional support comes by way of current and former executives of Estee Lauder, Twitter, Facebook, Warby Parker, and Crate & Barrel.
  • The brand: Dr. Nice created Pomp & Whimsy Gin Liqueur after working for over two decades as a consultant to the spirits industry and recognizing the enormous unmet potential of the female consumer market.
  • I launched Pomp & Whimsy because I felt it was time to give women back their rightful place in the story of gin and the cocktail."
  • There's not only a social imperative to invest in female founders, economically it's the smart thing to do."

Sugarlands Caps Largest Pot Still in U.S., Distilling 4,500 Gallons of Whiskey Mash

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Friday, July 9, 2021
Whisky, Distilled drinks, Distillation, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, The Sugarlands, Moonshine, East Tennessee

The new still has capacity to distill 4,500 gallons of whiskey mash and will be used to make Sugarlands' celebrated Roaming Man Whiskey.

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  • The new still has capacity to distill 4,500 gallons of whiskey mash and will be used to make Sugarlands' celebrated Roaming Man Whiskey.
  • The new facility will complete phase one of Sugarlands' Kodak footprint, and will serve as one of the largest distilleries in Tennessee.
  • Sugarlands Distilling Company, located in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, is a craft distillery producing award-winning moonshine, rum, cream liqueurs and rye whiskey.
  • Since 2014, Sugarlands Distilling Company has donated over $675,000 to nonprofits across the country through their giveback program, MoonShare.

Shots Box Shares Helpful Tips for How to Enjoy Whiskey This Summer

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
Whisky, Bourbon whiskey, Distilled drinks, Irish whiskey, Irish inventions, Scottish inventions, Small batch whiskey

Shots Box , an alcohol subscription service offering curated, craft, artisanal, and small-batch spirits, is here with some tips on how to best enjoy whiskey during the summer months.

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  • Shots Box , an alcohol subscription service offering curated, craft, artisanal, and small-batch spirits, is here with some tips on how to best enjoy whiskey during the summer months.
  • When picking a whiskey to enjoy in the summer, single grain Scotch or Irish whiskey are usually lighter malts and bourbons, making them easier to enjoy in the warm weather.
  • "As whiskey continues to grow in popularity, there is no better time than the summer to enjoy it," said J.C. Stock, Chief Executive Officer of Shots Box.
  • Enjoy a new spirit without the hassle and guesswork and open up a new world of whiskey by joining the Shots Box Whiskey Club today.