Mint julep

And They're Off! Ford's Garage Restaurant Named An Official Watch Location for 2023 Running of the 149th Kentucky Derby©

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Monday, April 24, 2023

TAMPA, Fla., April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ford's Garage, where diners fuel up on handcrafted burgers and beer while savoring automotive nostalgia, is serving the electrifying action of The Kentucky Derby© as an official watch location for the storied event. The restaurant brand invites racing fans and friends to taste 10 days of excitement April 27-May 6 with a full program of race coverage, commemorative merchandise, special giveaways, and themed menu items at all 22 locations.

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  • Ford's Garage is serving the electrifying action of The Kentucky Derby© as an official watch location for the event.
  • The Kentucky Derby themed events are engineered in a collaborative partnership between Ford's Garage, Ford Motor Company, Churchill Downs Racetrack and The Kentucky Derby.
  • Complimentary keepsake glasses will be available in limited quantities for Ford's Garage MotorClub members and for purchase at participating locations.
  • Keep up with us on social for more news about the countdown to Derby 150 at Ford's Garage.

Woodford Reserve Extends Partnership with Churchill Downs as Presenting Sponsor of the Kentucky Derby

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Jan. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: CHDN) announced today that Churchill Downs Racetrack (“Churchill Downs”) has entered an agreement with Woodford Reserve® Kentucky Bourbon (“Woodford Reserve”) that will solidify the renewal of Woodford Reserve as the presenting sponsor of the Kentucky Derby through 2027.

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  • LOUISVILLE, Ky., Jan. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: CHDN) announced today that Churchill Downs Racetrack (“Churchill Downs”) has entered an agreement with Woodford Reserve® Kentucky Bourbon (“Woodford Reserve”) that will solidify the renewal of Woodford Reserve as the presenting sponsor of the Kentucky Derby through 2027.
  • Woodford Reserve has been the “Official Bourbon of the Kentucky Derby” since 1999 and the presenting sponsor for the past four years.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome back Woodford Reserve as the presenting sponsor of the Kentucky Derby for the next five years,” said Bill Carstanjen, CEO of CDI.
  • “On the first Saturday in May, no matter where in the world we are, we are all Kentuckians with a glass of Woodford Reserve in hand.”
    Woodford Reserve will continue to leverage existing partnerships associated with the Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs and the Road to the Kentucky Derby.

Old Forester® Debuts Limited-Edition Bourbon with Iconic King Ranch

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Old Forester®, the first bottled bourbon, and King Ranch, the birthplace of American Ranching, are releasing a limited-edition whisky that pays homage to the hard work, ingenuity and lasting legacy of two iconic brands – Old Forester King Ranch Edition.

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  • LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Old Forester, the first bottled bourbon, and King Ranch, the birthplace of American Ranching, are releasing a limited-edition whisky that pays homage to the hard work, ingenuity and lasting legacy of two iconic brands Old Forester King Ranch Edition.
  • Old Forester Bourbon is the key ingredient in every Mint Julep sold at Churchill Downs; King Ranch owned three Derby winners, including 1946 Triple Crown winner Assault.
  • "This new product represents George Garvin Brown's lasting legacy and Old Forester's commitment to quality bourbon," Cole Irvin, a whisky innovator who helped craft the King Ranch Bourbon.
  • Bottled at 105 proof from a proprietary batch of Old Forester Bourbon using heavily charred barrels, the bourbon is finished through King Ranch mesquite charcoal.

The Next Chapter in Luxury: Prince of Scots Millionaire Mint Julep

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022

LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- For the lover of premium cocktails and good times, Prince of Scots has created the perfect mint julep to raise the bar on the race day experience or summer garden party style.

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  • Start planning parties and celebrations now with the Perfect Cocktail and the Perfect Mint Julep Cup.
  • No Derby party is complete without the official drink of the Kentucky Derby, the classic mint julep cocktail.
  • For a twist on the classic mint julep, check out Prince of Scots Illustrated Guide for Cocktail Etiquette Tea Towel which features a Mint Julep recipe to take the entertaining experience to the next level.
  • Spruce Eats rated Prince of Scots as one of the 7 Best Mint Julep Cups of 2021 and 2022.

Celebrate the Kentucky Derby in Style with eMeals & Woodford Reserve

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Thursday, April 22, 2021

: Starting with a mint julep made with Woodford Reserve (of course!

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  • : Starting with a mint julep made with Woodford Reserve (of course!
  • Visit www.emeals.com to sign up for a two-week free trial.\nWoodford Reserve is crafted at the historic Woodford Reserve Distillery, tucked in the heart of thoroughbred country in Versailles, Kentucky.
  • A National Historic Landmark, the Woodford Reserve Distillery represents craftsmanship with a balance of historic heritage and modern practices.
  • To learn more about Woodford Reserve, visit www.woodfordreserve.com .\nView original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/celebrate-the-kentucky-derby-in-...\n'

Revlon Names Martine Williamson as its Chief Marketing Officer

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Monday, December 7, 2020

Revlon, Inc. (NYSE: REV) today announced that Martine Williamson has been appointed as the Companys Chief Marketing Officer.

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  • Revlon, Inc. (NYSE: REV) today announced that Martine Williamson has been appointed as the Companys Chief Marketing Officer.
  • During her time at Glansaol, Williamson completed the acquisition of three complementary brands: Laura Geller, Julep and Clarks Botanicals.
  • From 2001 to 2015, she worked as part of both Revlons Global and U.S. Marketing teams across all color cosmetics categories.
  • I am excited to be rejoining Revlon as CMO, particularly at such a unique and challenging time for the industry, said Williamson.

Garden & Gun Partners with Maker's Mark® and Bourbon Country® to Kick Off 2019 Mint Julep Month®

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Wednesday, April 3, 2019

For thirty days, hundreds of bars and restaurants across the nation will join Garden & Gun, Maker's Mark, and Bourbon Countryin toasting Mint Julep Monthwith custom cocktails and special events.

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  • For thirty days, hundreds of bars and restaurants across the nation will join Garden & Gun, Maker's Mark, and Bourbon Countryin toasting Mint Julep Monthwith custom cocktails and special events.
  • Mint Julep Month participants are encouraged to help Maker's Mark create environmental change by eliminating the use of plastic straws in their drinks and replacing them with sustainable alternatives.
  • Through consumer engagement during Mint Julep Month and organized group cleanups,Maker's Mark will remove up to 75,000 pounds of trash from the world'swaterways in 2019.
  • "We are proud to join efforts with our Mint Julep Month partners Maker's Mark and Bourbon Country to underscore that messaging while supporting the cleanupof the world's oceans and waterways."