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Ole Smoky Distillery Launches New Tennessee Straight Bourbon Whiskey Nationally

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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Ole Smoky Distillery , one of the nation’s fastest growing spirits companies, is announcing the nation-wide distribution of its Tennessee Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

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  • Ole Smoky Distillery , one of the nation’s fastest growing spirits companies, is announcing the nation-wide distribution of its Tennessee Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
  • Barrel-aged for four years and true to Tennessee tradition, this high-quality whiskey expands Ole Smoky’s premium, straight whiskey offerings.
  • “The American Whiskey category is continuing to grow, and as one of the fastest growing spirits companies in the country, Ole Smoky is excited to offer consumers a straight whiskey from a distillery they know and trust,” says Robert Hall, CEO of Ole Smoky Distillery.
  • Enjoyed neat or on the rocks, James Ownby Reserve Tennessee Straight Bourbon Whiskey is available in select markets and at Ole Smoky’s four distillery locations.

Barrell Craft Spirits® Launches in the United Kingdom

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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Barrell Craft Spirits ® (BCS) today announced that it has officially launched its award-winning spirits portfolio in the United Kingdom (UK).

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  • Barrell Craft Spirits ® (BCS) today announced that it has officially launched its award-winning spirits portfolio in the United Kingdom (UK).
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    Barrell Craft Spirits® (BCS) today announced that it has officially launched its award-winning spirits portfolio in the United Kingdom (UK).
  • Louisville-based Barrell Craft Spirits® is the original, pre-eminent independent blender of unique, aged, cask strength whiskey and rum.
  • Barrell Craft Spirits®, Barrell®, Barrell Bourbon® and Barrell Rye® are registered trademarks owned by Barrell Craft Spirits LLC.

Introducing Indigo's Hour, A Rare, Limited-Edition Straight Bourbon Whiskey Transformed Through 18 Years of Barrel Aging

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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TULLAHOMA, Tenn., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AMERICA'S WHISKEY HEARTLANDS -- Orphan Barrel Whiskey Distilling Co. presents a new liquid within its collection: Indigo's Hour Straight Bourbon Whiskey Aged 18 Years, a testament to the artistry of American Whiskey craftsmanship. Drawing inspiration from nature's most enchanting transitions, Indigo's Hour symbolizes the delicate balance between transformation and tradition. Much like the lifecycle of a butterfly, which we've chosen to represent our whiskey through the bottle's label design, the bourbon undergoes a metamorphosis of its own, as it journey's from barrel to bottle with meticulous care and attention to detail. Distilled in Indiana, aged in Kentucky and bottled in Tennessee, each stage of this liquid's journey contributed to its unique character and complexity.

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  • The newest bourbon from Orphan Barrel embraces the evolution of flavor and craft over time, drawing inspiration from metamorphosis
    TULLAHOMA, Tenn., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AMERICA'S WHISKEY HEARTLANDS -- Orphan Barrel Whiskey Distilling Co. presents a new liquid within its collection: Indigo's Hour Straight Bourbon Whiskey Aged 18 Years, a testament to the artistry of American Whiskey craftsmanship.
  • Distilled in Indiana, aged in Kentucky and bottled in Tennessee, each stage of this liquid's journey contributed to its unique character and complexity.
  • Crafted from a carefully selected mashbill of 68% corn, 28% rye, and 4% malt, Indigo's Hour aged gracefully over 18 years in charred white oak barrels, resulting in an exquisite Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
  • For more information about Orphan Barrel Whiskey Distilling Co., click here and follow @orphanbarrel on Instagram .

Four Walls Whiskey Named Official Sponsor of Wrexham AFC's "Fourth Wall" Kop Stand

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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WREXHAM, United Kingdom, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wrexham AFC is pleased to announce Four Walls, the new Irish American Whiskey brand from Rob McElhenney, Charlie Day, and Glenn Howerton, as the official sponsor of the Fourth Wall Temporary Kop stand in the hallowed STōK Cae Ras.

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  • WREXHAM, United Kingdom, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wrexham AFC is pleased to announce Four Walls, the new Irish American Whiskey brand from Rob McElhenney, Charlie Day, and Glenn Howerton, as the official sponsor of the Fourth Wall Temporary Kop stand in the hallowed STōK Cae Ras.
  • Wrexham AFC Co-Chairman Rob McElhenney and his Four Walls Whiskey Co-Founders Glenn Howerton and Charlie Day announced the news via a video shared today.
  • The Temporary Kop opened at the end of December and has allowed the club to welcome an additional 2,289+ fans to every home game.
  • Wrexham AFC Executive Director, Humphrey Ker, said: "We are delighted to have Four Walls sponsor our Fourth Wall.

Casey Jones Distillery Launches Total Eclipse Bourbon and Reissues Total Eclipse Moonshine to Mark Celestial Celebration of the Total Solar Eclipse

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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HOPKINSVILLE, Ky., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bourbon, moonshine, and astronomy lovers unite. To mark the upcoming total solar eclipse, Casey Jones Distillery today announced the launch of its new four grain Total Eclipse Kentucky Straight Bourbon (SRP: $49.99 for a 750ml) and the re-release of its previously sold out Total Eclipse Moonshine ($29.99 for a 750ml). Created by Master Distiller Arlon ("AJ") Casey Jones, both the Total Eclipse Kentucky Straight Bourbon and Total Eclipse Moonshine are the perfect companions for THE celestial event of a lifetime. The eclipse will cross the continental U.S. on Monday, April 8, 2024.

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  • To mark the upcoming total solar eclipse, Casey Jones Distillery today announced the launch of its new four grain Total Eclipse Kentucky Straight Bourbon (SRP: $49.99 for a 750ml) and the re-release of its previously sold out Total Eclipse Moonshine ($29.99 for a 750ml).
  • Created by Master Distiller Arlon ("AJ") Casey Jones, both the Total Eclipse Kentucky Straight Bourbon and Total Eclipse Moonshine are the perfect companions for THE celestial event of a lifetime.
  • To mark the upcoming total solar eclipse, Casey Jones Distillery today announced the launch of its new four grain Total Eclipse Kentucky Straight Bourbon (SRP: $49.99 for a 750ml) and the re-release of its previously sold out Total Eclipse Moonshine ($29.99 for a 750ml).
  • Created by Master Distiller Arlon ("AJ") Casey Jones, both the Total Eclipse Kentucky Straight Bourbon and Total Eclipse Moonshine are the perfect companions for THE celestial event of a lifetime.

Laws Whiskey House Wins "World's Best Small Batch Bourbon" at the 2024 World Whiskies Awards

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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DENVER, Colo., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Laws Whiskey House celebrates its coveted win at the 2024 World Whiskies Awards, the most respected whiskey competition in the world. Laws Cask Strength Four Grain Bourbon earns recognition as the "World's Best Small Batch Bourbon" for its exceptional quality and superior flavor that sets the standard of excellence.

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  • The world's most respected whiskey competition recognizes Laws Cask Strength Four Grain Bourbon for exceptional quality, superior flavor, and category leadership
    DENVER, Colo., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Laws Whiskey House celebrates its coveted win at the 2024 World Whiskies Awards, the most respected whiskey competition in the world.
  • Laws Cask Strength Four Grain Bourbon earns recognition as the "World's Best Small Batch Bourbon" for its exceptional quality and superior flavor that sets the standard of excellence.
  • Laws Whiskey House crafts its flagship Four Grain Bourbon and Cask Strength Bourbon from whiskey aged for a minimum of three and up to ten years in new, 53-gallon oak barrels.
  • For more information about Laws and to purchase Laws Cask Strength Four Grain Bourbon nationwide, visit www.lawswhiskeyhouse.com .

Beam Suntory Announces Full Year 2023 Financial Results

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Friday, February 16, 2024
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Beam Suntory, a world leader in premium spirits, today announced the company’s 2023 full year results, with net sales up 7% year on year and operating income up 13% versus 2022.

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  • Beam Suntory, a world leader in premium spirits, today announced the company’s 2023 full year results, with net sales up 7% year on year and operating income up 13% versus 2022.
  • The company continued to drive growth across key brands including Jim Beam and Maker’s Mark, and experienced strong demand for its award-winning Japanese whisky portfolio as the House of Suntory celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2023 with special limited-edition offerings.
  • “We are pleased with the results we delivered last year as our portfolio of brands – rooted in quality and craftsmanship – and our geographic diversity continued to benefit our business,” said Greg Hughes, President & CEO at Beam Suntory.
  • Beam Suntory remains focused on its premiumization strategy as it works toward its ambition to be the World’s Most Admired Premium Spirits Company.

Heaven Hill Distillery Wins Back-to-Back Whisky Magazine Distiller of the Year Awards

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. , Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Whisky Magazine American Icons of Whisky Awards announced Heaven Hill Distillery, the world's largest, independent American Whiskey distillery, as the 2024 Distiller of the Year at their annual awards banquet in Louisville, Ky. last Thursday. The award marks back-to-back wins for Heaven Hill in this globally acclaimed category. Sustainability Director Rachel Nally was also recognized as Highly Commended in the Sustainability Officer category. This was on top of being named as Sustainable Distiller of the Year in 2023.

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  • The 2024 American Icons of Whisky celebrates the largest, independent distillery as best in country at World Whiskies Awards
    LOUISVILLE, Ky. , Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Whisky Magazine American Icons of Whisky Awards announced Heaven Hill Distillery, the world's largest, independent American Whiskey distillery, as the 2024 Distiller of the Year at their annual awards banquet in Louisville, Ky. last Thursday.
  • The sequential wins emphasize Heaven Hill's stature in the industry as the largest, independent distillery dedicated to quality and heritage.
  • The new Heaven Hill Springs Distillery celebrated a major milestone last August with the installation of the first of three stills, crafted in Louisville by Vendome Copper.
  • "As the largest, independent distillery, Heaven Hill is proud to carry forth the tradition of distilling American Whiskey and has been since 1935," said Conor O'Driscoll, Heaven Hill Master Distiller.

Brown-Forman Announces American Whiskey Global Marketing Leads

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE:BFA,BFB) announced today new global marketing leadership for its American Whiskey brands.

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  • Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE:BFA,BFB) announced today new global marketing leadership for its American Whiskey brands.
  • Bacon and Culp will be responsible for all aspects of global marketing and innovation for their respective brand portfolios.
  • “Brown-Forman’s American Whiskey brands are at the core of who we are as a company.
  • Sophia Angelis will move into a new role as Global Director, Marketing Excellence, where she will focus on evolving the company’s marketing capabilities, strategy, and talent.

Cordillera Raises $62 Million for Whiskey Opportunities Fund

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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Cordillera Investment Partners, L.P. (“Cordillera”), an investment management firm that exclusively invests in privately-held niche, non-correlated assets, today announced it has completed fundraising for its $62 million Whiskey Opportunities Fund (the “Fund”).

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  • Cordillera Investment Partners, L.P. (“Cordillera”), an investment management firm that exclusively invests in privately-held niche, non-correlated assets, today announced it has completed fundraising for its $62 million Whiskey Opportunities Fund (the “Fund”).
  • This is the firm’s first fund to exclusively focus on the buying and aging of whiskey barrels as institutional assets.
  • The Fund aims to address the growing demand for premium whiskey products by identifying a diverse portfolio of U.S. and non-U.S. whiskey assets.
  • The Fund expands an investment thesis that Cordillera began investing in in 2019 through its second flagship fund.