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GEORGE DICKEL UNVEILS LATEST ADDITION TO AWARD-WINNING BOTTLED IN BOND WHISKY SERIES

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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TULLAHOMA, Tenn., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2019, George Dickel made waves in the whisky community with the debut of the George Dickel Bottled in Bond series. The inaugural release earned the coveted "Whisky of the Year Award" from Whisky Advocate and was the top–rated American Whiskey of 2019 by Wine Enthusiast. From there, the series has only continued to rack up awards with each subsequent release, including the newest addition to the critically acclaimed series - George Dickel Bottled in Bond Spring 2011, Aged 12 Years.

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  • TULLAHOMA, Tenn., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2019, George Dickel made waves in the whisky community with the debut of the George Dickel Bottled in Bond series.
  • From there, the series has only continued to rack up awards with each subsequent release, including the newest addition to the critically acclaimed series - George Dickel Bottled in Bond Spring 2011, Aged 12 Years.
  • Like the preceding George Dickel Bottled in Bond releases, this edition has a mash bill of 84% corn, 8% rye, 8% malted barley.
  • 1 oz George Dickel Bottled in Bond Spring 2011, Aged 12 Years
    Fill cocktail shaker with ice and combine whiskey, vermouths, and bitters.

Ole Smoky Named ‘Hot Brand’ From M. Shanken Communications for Seventh Consecutive Year

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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For the seventh consecutive year, Ole Smoky Distillery has been named an Impact Hot Brand by M. Shanken Communications , the leading publisher in the U.S. Wine & Spirits industry, which is known for publications such as Wine Spectator, Impact, Market Watch, Food Arts, and Cigar Aficionado.

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  • For the seventh consecutive year, Ole Smoky Distillery has been named an Impact Hot Brand by M. Shanken Communications , the leading publisher in the U.S. Wine & Spirits industry, which is known for publications such as Wine Spectator, Impact, Market Watch, Food Arts, and Cigar Aficionado.
  • “Securing the ‘Hot Brand’ award for the seventh consecutive year is a testament to our quality products, innovative approach, and the hard work and dedication of our team,” says Robert Hall, CEO of Ole Smoky Distillery.
  • We are honored to receive this award.”
    Founded in 2010, Ole Smoky is the first federally licensed moonshine distillery in East Tennessee and the No.
  • Today, Ole Smoky Moonshine and Whiskey can be found in all 50 states and over 20 countries around the world where liquor is sold.

Penelope Bourbon returns to Rio

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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ROSELLE, N.J., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Looking for a carnival in a bottle? Penelope Rio is set to deliver. Arriving on shelf in March, Penelope Rio will be available at a suggested retail price of $89.99 per 750-ml bottle. This year's installment will have a limited allocation of 5,000 (6-in) cases.

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  • Arriving on shelf in March, Penelope Rio will be available at a suggested retail price of $89.99 per 750-ml bottle.
  • "Our latest Rio release is a party in a bottle – the finishes complement each other so well, resulting in a fun and surprising mix of flavors," said Michael Paladini, founder of Penelope Bourbon.
  • "Penelope Rio is one of the more complex finishes we release," said Daniel Polise, founder and master blender of Penelope Bourbon.
  • Last year's Penelope Rio release received 92 points from Whisky Advocate.

Ole Smoky Distillery Receives Shanken Communications’ Impact Blue Chip Brand Award for Third Consecutive Year

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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Ole Smoky Distillery , one of the nation’s fastest growing spirits companies, announced today it has earned an Impact Blue Chip Award from M. Shanken Communications for the third year in a row.

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  • Ole Smoky Distillery , one of the nation’s fastest growing spirits companies, announced today it has earned an Impact Blue Chip Award from M. Shanken Communications for the third year in a row.
  • The leading publisher in the U.S. Wine & Spirits industry is known for magazines including Wine Spectator, Impact, Market Watch, Food Arts, and Cigar Aficionado.
  • Each year, Impact recognizes the beverage alcohol industry’s best long-term performers with its “Blue Chip” Brands.
  • To earn honors, brands must have:
    “We at Ole Smoky strive to honor the decades-old tradition of moonshine & whiskey making, so we are proud to be recognized as a leader within our industry and receive this award for the third consecutive year,” said Joe Baker, Founder of Ole Smoky Distillery.

Kings County Distillery Enters Maryland, Delaware, and D.C. with Lanterna Distributors

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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BROOKLYN, N.Y., Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kings County Distillery is excited to announce the expansion of its distribution footprint to Maryland, Delaware, and Washington, D.C. with a partnership with Lanterna Distributors.

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  • BROOKLYN, N.Y., Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kings County Distillery is excited to announce the expansion of its distribution footprint to Maryland, Delaware, and Washington, D.C. with a partnership with Lanterna Distributors.
  • With this arrangement, Kings County is now available to retailers, bars, and restaurants throughout the mid-Atlantic, making Kings County's Award-winning whiskeys accessible in 30 states.
  • "Lanterna Distributors is honored to partner with Kings County Distillery in the Mid Atlantic," said Portfolio Manager Jack Wells.
  • KINGS COUNTY DISTILLERY is New York City's oldest, largest, and premier whiskey distillery.

Ole Smoky Moonshine Cherries Receive Coveted Impact Hot Prospect Award

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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Ole Smoky Distillery , one of the nation’s fastest growing spirits companies, announced its Ole Smoky Moonshine Cherries have been named an Impact Hot Prospect Brand by M. Shanken Communications Impact Newsletter for the 2022 calendar year.

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  • Ole Smoky Distillery , one of the nation’s fastest growing spirits companies, announced its Ole Smoky Moonshine Cherries have been named an Impact Hot Prospect Brand by M. Shanken Communications Impact Newsletter for the 2022 calendar year.
  • This is not the first time Ole Smoky Distillery has been named to this prestigious list of emerging stars of the industry, as the company has already earned Impact Hot Brand Award for six consecutive years.
  • “We are honored that our Ole Smoky Moonshine Cherries have been named a Hot Prospect Brand by M. Shanken Communications,” said Robert Hall, CEO, Ole Smoky Distillery.
  • Later, the company added Moonshine Peaches, Moonshine Pineapples with Piña Colada, Moonshine Mandarins, Moonshine Pickles, and Hot & Spicy Moonshine Pickles to its expanding list of creative and innovative products.

Award-Winning Hakata Whiskies Make Their U.S. Debut

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hakata, the award-winning, premium whisky, distilled and matured in Fukuoka, Japan and hailing from the Hikari Distillery (est. 1912) today announces  its U.S. debut. Distilled from 100% barley and aged in sherry casks, the range includes Hakata 10-Year-Old Whisky, Hakata 12-Year-Old Whisky, Hakata 16-Year-Old Whisky and the showstopping Hakata 18-Year-Old Whisky. Imported by ImpEx Beverages, the Hakata Whiskies showcase the distilling prowess of Japanese producers.

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  • Distilled from 100% barley and aged in sherry casks, the range includes Hakata 10-Year-Old Whisky, Hakata 12-Year-Old Whisky, Hakata 16-Year-Old Whisky and the showstopping Hakata 18-Year-Old Whisky.
  • Imported by ImpEx Beverages, the Hakata Whiskies showcase the distilling prowess of Japanese producers.
  • AWARD-WINNING HAKATA WHISKIES MAKE THEIR U.S.
  • Available on www.hakatawhisky.com , and at select retailers, bars and restaurants across the U.S, Hakata Whiskies are available in 700 ml bottles.

Redwood Empire Whiskey Announces Second Release of Cask Strength Expressions

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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GRATON, Calif., May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Redwood Empire Whiskey, a distinct California whiskey made and aged in the ancient forests of the Redwood Empire, doubles down with its second allocation of cask strength whiskey. Following the overwhelming success of the inaugural release in October 2022, the brand has increased its volumes of uncut and unfiltered expressions.

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  • The limited-edition release includes uncut and unfiltered expressions of Pipe Dream, Emerald Giant and Lost Monarch
    GRATON, Calif., May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Redwood Empire Whiskey , a distinct California whiskey made and aged in the ancient forests of the Redwood Empire, doubles down with its second allocation of cask strength whiskey.
  • In just seven months, each of Redwood Empire's cask strength whiskeys have received awards from L.A.
  • Redwood Empire Whiskey's cask strength range includes three full, undiluted and unfiltered expressions of the brand's existing offerings: Pipe Dream Bourbon, Emerald Giant Rye, and Lost Monarch, a whiskey blend of Bourbon and Rye.
  • The cask strength expressions are offered annually for those who crave bold and flavorful whiskey.

Kings County Distillery Announces New Coffee Whiskey

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Monday, April 17, 2023
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BROOKLYN, N.Y., April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kings County Distillery is excited to announce the release of a new Coffee Whiskey, made in close collaboration with longtime Brooklyn Navy Yard neighbors Parlor Coffee.

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  • BROOKLYN, N.Y., April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kings County Distillery is excited to announce the release of a new Coffee Whiskey, made in close collaboration with longtime Brooklyn Navy Yard neighbors Parlor Coffee.
  • Obsessively crafted from a blend of Kings County's finest whiskeys and Parlor's exceptional ready-to-drink Cold Brew, Coffee Whiskey sets out to define a more elegant and thoughtful flavored spirit.
  • "Coffee, in the context of spirits and cocktails, still often means one of two things: either syrupy coffee liqueurs, or the use of coffee itself as a component ingredient.
  • KINGS COUNTY DISTILLERY is New York City's oldest, largest, and premier whiskey distillery.

Ole Smoky Distillery Named ‘Hot Brand’ From M. Shanken Communications for Sixth Consecutive Year and Earns Four Prestigious ‘Growth Brand Awards’ From Beverage Information Group

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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Ole Smoky Distillery has also been nationally recognized with four prestigious 2023 Growth Brand Awards from the Beverage Information Group , the leaders in the beverage alcohol data collection, reporting and analysis, and publishers of BeverageDynamics, Beverage Wholesaler, Cheers, and StateWays.

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  • Ole Smoky Distillery has also been nationally recognized with four prestigious 2023 Growth Brand Awards from the Beverage Information Group , the leaders in the beverage alcohol data collection, reporting and analysis, and publishers of BeverageDynamics, Beverage Wholesaler, Cheers, and StateWays.
  • With growth of at least 15% each year from 2017-2022, Ole Smoky has now earned the ‘Hot Brand’ designation for six consecutive years.
  • Ole Smoky Distillery has earned one Rising Star Award for Ole Smoky Peanut Butter Whiskey and three Fast Track Awards for Ole Smoky Moonshine, Ole Smoky Whiskey, and Ole Smoky Salty Caramel Whiskey.
  • Data also shows Ole Smoky significantly outpaced the American Whiskey category, which only grew 1.9% over the same period.