Distilled drinks

Eastside Distilling Announces Kroger Authorizations in Kentucky and Louisiana for Redneck Riviera Whiskey

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Tuesday, April 9, 2019
Retail, Supermarket, Wine & Spirits, Distilled drinks, Rye whiskey, Gin

Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST) today announced new authorizations to offer Redneck Riviera Whiskey in 74 Kroger stores throughout Kentucky and Louisiana.

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  • Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST) today announced new authorizations to offer Redneck Riviera Whiskey in 74 Kroger stores throughout Kentucky and Louisiana.
  • Robert Manfredonia, President of Eastside Distilling, said, We are excited to be working with all Kroger stores in Kentucky and Louisiana.
  • Redneck Riviera Whiskey is a joint collaboration between Eastside and John Rich, the multi-platinum country-music artist and one-half of the award-winning duo Big & Rich.
  • Eastside Distilling is majority owner of Big Bottom Distilling (makers of The Ninety One Gin, Navy Strength Gin and Delta Rye whiskey) and the Redneck Riviera Whiskey Co. All Eastside, Big Bottom and Redneck Riviera spirits are crafted from natural ingredients for quality and taste.

Sagamore Spirit Port Finish Named World's Best Rye Whiskey at 2019 San Francisco World Spirits Competition

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Tuesday, April 2, 2019
Bourbon whiskey, Rye whiskey, Whisky, Distilled drinks, Tennessee whiskey, Alcoholic drinks, Diageo brands, Catoctin Creek Distilling Company

Sagamore Spirit Port Finish earned Double Gold status at the 2019 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, and with it, designation as the world's best rye whiskey.

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  • Sagamore Spirit Port Finish earned Double Gold status at the 2019 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, and with it, designation as the world's best rye whiskey.
  • The award comes after Sagamore Spirit's Cask Strength rye whiskey also received Double Gold from San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2017.
  • "We've always believed our rye whiskey was the best out there, and now the world knows that our Maryland-style rye is making waves and changing palates," said Brian Treacy, president of Sagamore Spirit.
  • Because of its new best-in-class ranking, Sagamore Spirit is bringing Port Finish back for a second release for a limited time only this spring.

Eastside Distilling Announces WinCo Foods Stores Authorizations for Redneck Riviera Whiskey

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Tuesday, April 2, 2019
Women, Entertainment, Music, General Entertainment, Retail, Food, Beverage, Supermarket, Wine & Spirits, Consumer, MEN, WinCo Foods, Rye whiskey, East Side, Emerald Coast, Retailers, Regions of the United States, Distilled drinks

Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST) today announced new authorizations to offer Redneck Riviera Whiskey in approximately 71 WinCo Foods stores with alcohol licenses in California, Washington, Nevada and Arizona.

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  • Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST) today announced new authorizations to offer Redneck Riviera Whiskey in approximately 71 WinCo Foods stores with alcohol licenses in California, Washington, Nevada and Arizona.
  • WinCo Foods will have distribution of Redneck Riviera Whiskey in all stores throughout California, Washington, Nevada and Arizona in the coming months.
  • Redneck Riviera Whiskey is a joint collaboration between Eastside and John Rich, the multi-platinum country-music artist and one-half of the award-winning duo Big & Rich.
  • Eastside Distilling is majority owner of Big Bottom Distilling (makers of The Ninety One Gin, Navy Strength Gin and Delta Rye whiskey) and the Redneck Riviera Whiskey Co. All Eastside, Big Bottom and Redneck Riviera spirits are crafted from natural ingredients for quality and taste.

Coppercraft Distillery Announces Multi-Year Sponsorship with Detroit Tigers

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Monday, April 1, 2019
Kentucky cuisine, Bourbon whiskey, Economy of Kentucky, Economy of Louisville, Kentucky, Whisky, Kentucky, Regions of the United States, Distilled drinks

HOLLAND, Mich., April 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Coppercraft Distillery and the Detroit Tigers today announced a multi-year sponsorship that includes branding ofComerica Park's right field bar and Coppercraft Distillery signage featured at the ballpark's Bourbon Bar.

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  • HOLLAND, Mich., April 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Coppercraft Distillery and the Detroit Tigers today announced a multi-year sponsorship that includes branding ofComerica Park's right field bar and Coppercraft Distillery signage featured at the ballpark's Bourbon Bar.
  • "This agreement advances our long-term growth strategy, which includes expanding awareness of the Coppercraft brand throughout the Detroit metropolitan area and the State of Michigan," said Brandon Joldersma, director of sales for Coppercraft Distillery.
  • "Fans can now enjoy watching Tigers games from a unique vantage point at the Coppercraft Distillery Bar in right field, and at a dedicated Bourbon Bar on the main concourse."
  • Coppercraft was also selected as the Michigan Bourbon Distillery of the Year at the 2018New York International Spirits Competition.

Atlanta's Old Fourth Distillery wins Double Gold for Bourbon and Gold for Gin at the 2019 San Francisco World Spirits Competition

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Monday, April 1, 2019
Bourbon whiskey, Alcoholic drinks, Distilled drinks, Kentucky counties, Eagle Rare, Garrison Brothers Distillery

ATLANTA, April 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- With it's first-ever Bourbon offering, Old Fourth Distillery www.o4d.com won big at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, taking home a Double Gold for the Bottled in Bond 4-Year Single Barrel Bourbon.

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  • ATLANTA, April 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- With it's first-ever Bourbon offering, Old Fourth Distillery www.o4d.com won big at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, taking home a Double Gold for the Bottled in Bond 4-Year Single Barrel Bourbon.
  • The San Francisco World Spirits Competition is the largest competition in the world, with entries and judges from around the globe.
  • Old Fourth Distillery also took home a Gold Medal for the brand's signature Gin at the San Francisco Competition.
  • Old Fourth Distillery Fast Facts:
    Old Fourth Distillery Gin has won Silver for the past 3 years, 2019 took home gold at the San Francisco World Spirit Competition.

Women of the Vine & Spirits Launches New Benefits to Create Pathways for Supplier Diversity and Market Share for Women-Owned Businesses

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Monday, April 1, 2019
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The Certified Women Owned Logo and Database is a game-changer for buyers, wholesalers, and consumers to easily identify certified women-owned brands in the alcohol beverage industry.

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  • The Certified Women Owned Logo and Database is a game-changer for buyers, wholesalers, and consumers to easily identify certified women-owned brands in the alcohol beverage industry.
  • In the U.S., 71 percent of wine retail purchases are currently made by women.
  • "BuzzBallz, LLC is thrilled to be part of Women of the Vine & Spirits," said Tracy Frisbie, Vice President of Marketing of Buzzballz, LLC.
  • Women of the Vine & Spirits is the world's leading organization dedicated to empowering and advancing women in the alcohol beverage industry.

Maryland's First Double Gold for Straight Bourbon Awarded to McClintock Distilling

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Saturday, March 30, 2019
Bourbon whiskey, Whisky, Kentucky cuisine, Alcoholic drinks, Economy of Kentucky, Economy of Louisville, Kentucky, Small batch whiskey, Kentucky, Distilled drinks, Willett Distillery

FREDERICK, Md., March 30, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- McClintock Distilling announced today that they are the recipients of the double gold medal for their Matchstick Straight Bourbon at the San Francisco International Spirits Competition (SFWSC).

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  • FREDERICK, Md., March 30, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- McClintock Distilling announced today that they are the recipients of the double gold medal for their Matchstick Straight Bourbon at the San Francisco International Spirits Competition (SFWSC).
  • This marks the first time a Maryland distillery has won double gold in the Straight Bourbon category and makes the two distillers, aged 29 and 30, two of the youngest distillers to ever win double gold for any category.
  • McClintock Distilling released the first small batch Matchstick Straight Bourbon in December of 2018 and sold out within hours of the release.
  • McClintock Distilling joins Sagamore Spirit as Maryland Distilleries that earned double gold this year at the SFWSC.

Whisky Magazine Names Kentucky Peerless Global Craft Producer of the Year

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Friday, March 29, 2019
Whisky, Kentucky Peerless Distilling Company, Bourbon whiskey, Canadian whisky, Alcoholic drinks, Distilled drinks, Distillers in Canada

LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Kentucky Peerless Distilling Company received Whisky Magazine's Global Craft Producer of the Year Award on March 28.

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  • LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Kentucky Peerless Distilling Company received Whisky Magazine's Global Craft Producer of the Year Award on March 28.
  • Whisky Magazine recently named Kentucky Peerless the Craft Producer of the Year in America on Jan. 30.
  • Nominations are made through Whisky Magazine by industry peers, with the final decision made by the Whisky Magazine Editorial Panel.
  • All under one roof, the select Kentucky Peerless grains are milled, cooked, fermented, double-distilled and barreled as Bourbon & Rye.

Drake's Organic Spirits Gives Animals in Need a Second Chance

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Monday, March 25, 2019
Sugar, Vodka, Food and drink, Distilled drinks, Rums, Foods

Drake's Organic Spirits produces premium organic vodka, white rum, spiced rum, Spiked Ice ice pops and organic mixes.

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  • Drake's Organic Spirits produces premium organic vodka, white rum, spiced rum, Spiked Ice ice pops and organic mixes.
  • Drake's Organic Spirits is committed to supporting our four-legged family members who bring so much joy to our lives every day," said Mark Anderson.
  • Drake's uses the highest quality USDA Organic and Non-GMO Project Verified ingredients to create a line of ultra- premium organic spirits.
  • Drake's Organic Vodka, Drake's Organic White Rum and Drake's Organic Spiced Rum offer a no grain, no gluten, no gmo, ultra-premium, 12 times distilled handcrafted spirits at a better price than the leading premium brands.

Bulleit Frontier Whiskey Adds 12-Year-Aged Rye To Family Of Award-Winning Whiskeys

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Monday, March 25, 2019
Bourbon whiskey, Bulleit Bourbon, Whisky, Kentucky cuisine, American whiskey, Rye whiskey, Kentucky, Distilled drinks, Regions of the United States, MGP of Indiana

To continue its commitment to exploration and fulfilling the desire of whiskey drinkers, Bulleit announced today the nationwide, limited availability release of Bulleit Rye 12-Year-Old Straight American Whiskey.

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  • To continue its commitment to exploration and fulfilling the desire of whiskey drinkers, Bulleit announced today the nationwide, limited availability release of Bulleit Rye 12-Year-Old Straight American Whiskey.
  • Bulleit Rye 12-Year-Old Straight American Whiskey is the fifth addition to the Bulleit Frontier Whiskey family, as well as the first extension of Bulleit Rye, a whiskey with one of the highest rye percentages on the market.
  • "Rye remains the fastest growing North American Whiskey segment and Bulleit Rye has been the number one super premium Rye brand for the last six years.
  • In addition to its flagship Bulleit Bourbon, variants include Bulleit Rye, released in 2011; Bulleit 10-Year-Old, released in 2013; Bulleit Barrel Strength, released in 2016; and Bullet Rye 12-Year-Old, released in 2019.