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Kentucky Governor Beshear Proclaims September as Bourbon Heritage Month

In recognizing the Commonwealth’s centuries-old distilling industry, its direct ties to agriculture and its monumental economic and tourism impact, Gov. Andy Beshear has proclaimed September as Bourbon Heritage Month in Kentucky. The Governor on Tuesday presented the formal proclamation to Kentucky Distillers’ Association President Eric Gregory during the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame® induction ceremony in Bardstown, the Bourbon Capital of the World. The proclamation, available here, highlights the state’s $9 billion Bourbon and distilling […]

September 15, 2022

Press Release

Press Release: Kentucky Bourbon Benefit Raises More Than $1.4 Million For Eastern Kentucky Flood Relief

The Kentucky Bourbon Benefit auction of rare and signed bottles, private barrel selections and more raised over $1.4 million to help ease suffering and restore hope for Eastern Kentucky residents whose communities were ravaged by historic flooding last month. The Kentucky Distillers’ Association partnered with the Bourbon Crusaders charitable organization, Bourbon curator Fred Minnick and Louisville-based Westport Whiskey & Wine on the 10-day auction at www.kybourbonbenefit.com. All proceeds are going directly to the state’s official […]

August 24, 2022

Press Release

Press Release: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Sour Mash 2022 Announced

In September 2022, Michter’s Distillery will release its US*1 Toasted Barrel Sour Mash Whiskey. This whiskey was released once before in 2019. In September 2022, Michter’s Distillery will release its US*1 Toasted Barrel Sour Mash Whiskey. This whiskey was released once before in 2019. When Michter’s US*1 Sour Mash, the base of this Toasted release, was selected by The Whisky Exchange as “Whisky of the Year” for 2019, it marked the first time that any […]

August 23, 2022

Press Release

Press Release: Andrea Wilson To Be Inducted Into The Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame®

Michter’s is proud to announce that its Master of Maturation Andrea Wilson will be inducted into The Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame®. In 2009, Andrea “broke the glass ceiling” when she became the first woman to ever Chair the Kentucky Distillers’ Association. Andrea is Michter’s Master of Maturation as well as its Chief Operating Officer. As Michter’s Master of Maturation, Andrea manages barrel specifications, barrel procurement, heat cycling and temperature monitoring during aging, tracking maturation […]

August 18, 2022

Press Release

Buffalo Trace Distillery Announces Auction to Benefit Kentucky Flood Victims

In late July, record rainfalls in Eastern Kentucky led to catastrophic damage and the loss of at least 37 lives. Unfortunately, some of Buffalo Trace’s team members in the area did experience the ultimate loss of extended family members. To help raise funds for disaster relief, Buffalo Trace is partnering with Menish Productions on six very rare and unique whiskey packages, including a VIP tour of Buffalo Trace Distillery, available via online auction starting Aug. […]

August 16, 2022

Bourbon Review

Bourbon Review: Evan Williams Bottled in Bond

Today we review the Evan Williams Bottled in Bond. In 1783, Evan Williams opened Kentucky’s First Distillery on the banks of the Ohio River. Many years and barrels later, they still produce Bourbon the right way, using the same time-honored methods. Today we review what many people call the best value bourbon on the market. The Bottled in Bond is a bourbon that many call the ideal everyday value bourbon. However, not many people outside […]

July 24, 2022

Bourbon Review

Bourbon Review: Wild Turkey 101

For over 60 years, Wild Turkey 101 has been made the same way and aged in American White Oak barrels coated in the deepest alligator char. For 75 years Wild Turkey Distillery has been making whiskey on top of Wild Turkey Hill in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. The company’s spirited tradition and devotion to the craft has allowed them to create an unparalleled lineup of bourbon. The water in Wild Turkey comes from the Kentucky River and […]

June 19, 2022

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