Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey

STRANAHAN'S COLORADO WHISKEY APPOINTS NEW HEAD BLENDER, JUSTIN ADEN

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Monday, October 9, 2023

DENVER, Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey©, the number one-sellingi and most-awardedii American Single Malt, is pleased to announce the appointment of Justin Aden as its first Head Blender. In this critical role, Aden will oversee the intricate process of blending, distillation, and maturation of Stranahan's diverse range of American Single Malt whiskies.

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  • DENVER, Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey©, the number one-sellingi and most-awardedii American Single Malt, is pleased to announce the appointment of Justin Aden as its first Head Blender.
  • In this critical role, Aden will oversee the intricate process of blending, distillation, and maturation of Stranahan's diverse range of American Single Malt whiskies.
  • "It is an honor to be entrusted to take the reins as the first Head Blender of beloved Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey," says Aden.
  • Along with his tenure at MSU, Aden has served as Head Distiller and Production Manager at Headframe Spirits Distilling, and as Distiller, Blender and Head of Operations at Valentine Distilling Company.

ANGEL'S ENVY® NAMES OWEN MARTIN MASTER DISTILLER

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Monday, September 12, 2022

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ANGEL'S ENVY®, the Louisville-based distiller that produces finished whiskeys, today announced that Owen Martin will be joining the company as Master Distiller. Beginning on October 17, Martin will lead all aspects of production and oversee innovation for ANGEL'S ENVY, including its annual Cask Strength program and limited release Cellar Collection and Founder's Collection programs. Martin is the first appointed Master Distiller of ANGEL'S ENVY since co-founder and Master Distiller Lincoln Henderson's passing in 2013.

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  • As Master Distiller, Owen Martin will lead production, oversee innovation and continue producing ANGEL'S ENVY's portfolio of finished whiskeys
    LOUISVILLE, Ky., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ANGEL'S ENVY ,the Louisville-based distiller that produces finished whiskeys,today announced that Owen Martin will be joining the company as Master Distiller.
  • Martin is the first appointed Master Distiller of ANGEL'S ENVY since co-founder and Master Distiller Lincoln Henderson's passing in 2013.
  • "Angel's Envy has always strived to revere tradition while embracing progress, so when looking for our new Master Distiller, we knew we needed to find someone who fully embodied that philosophy and innovative spirit," said Gigi DaDan, General Manager of ANGEL'S ENVY.
  • While at Stranahan's, Martin quickly rose through the ranks during his six-year tenure; he was most recently serving as Head Distiller.

Hanna Lee Communications, an Award-Winning PR Agency, Announces the "2022 HLC Global Bartender Travel Scholarship," with $18,000 Earmarked to Help Bartenders Attend Key Cocktail Conferences Worldwide

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022

NEW YORK, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hanna Lee Communications, an award-winning PR agency specialized in hospitality, travel and luxury brands, today announces the "2022 HLC Global Bartender Travel Scholarship." This year, the agency, which is celebrating its 18th anniversary, has earmarked $18,000 for the scholarship for working bartenders around the globe. Part of the agency's ongoing giving back to the community initiative, scholarship submissions are being accepted now through July 31, 2022 and 18 winners will be announced in September 2022.

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  • This year, the agency, which is celebrating its 18th anniversary, has earmarked $18,000 for the scholarship for working bartenders around the globe.
  • The scholarship recipients will be chosen by a Global Mentor Committee of 30 distinguished spirits and bartending luminaries from the U.S. and abroad.
  • Entirely self-funded by the agency, the scholarship is designed to help bartenders travel to key global cocktail conferences to network and inspire one another.
  • "Bartenders are at the pinnacle of the hospitality industry," says Hanna Lee, President & Founder, Hanna Lee Communications.

Distillery 291 Awarded "American Craft Distiller of the Year"

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022

Most importantly it's a toast to the people who drink our rugged, refined, rebellious Colorado whiskey," said Michael Myers, owner and founding distiller of 291 Colorado Whiskey.

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  • Most importantly it's a toast to the people who drink our rugged, refined, rebellious Colorado whiskey," said Michael Myers, owner and founding distiller of 291 Colorado Whiskey.
  • The judges honored 291 for holding up the tradition of American whiskey while standing apart with their approach to crafting a bold Western whiskey.
  • They also recognized 291 for the third year in a row with the "Best American New Make and Young Spirit'' award.
  • Rawleigh, named "American Whiskey Brand Ambassador of the Year," is now the first craft ambassador to be selected for an Icons Award.