Kentucky Distillers’ Association Welcomes Extended Stave as Newest Member

Storage and Procurement Business Helps Meet Growing Demand

FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky Distillers’ Association today announced Extended Stave Warehousing in Lawrenceburg is the newest member of the non-profit trade group that unites and leads Kentucky’s signature Bourbon and distilled spirits industry.

Located at 2160 Harrodsburg Road in Anderson County, Extended Stave features a 50-gallon copper pot still, 15 palletized warehouses with capacity to store up to 16,400 barrels each, once fully constructed, and an event space for clients and brands.

The company focuses on third party client barrel storage along with brokerage and sourcing of barrels for investors, brands, and specialty end users. It was founded in 2022 by Lev Orlov, Jason Taylor, Carrie Trapp and Raj Patel.

KDA President Eric Gregory said, “With storage and procurement services continuing to rise in demand, we are honored to welcome Extended Stave to our Bourbon community. Extended Stave will grow to be a great resource for brands of all sizes.”

Taylor said, “Extended Stave has taken a new approach to Bourbon warehousing and brokerage services. Our services are unique in that we offer top tier client services with modern systems and the ability to service clients of all sizes from one-barrel investors up to full warehouse users.

“We have flexibility to serve the needs of all users within the industry and offer a personalized approach to each transaction as no client is the same. We are excited to build out our campus and grow with Kentucky’s booming Bourbon industry.”

Learn more at extendedstave.com and extendedstaveevents.com.

The KDA now has four Anderson County distilleries creating more than 700 Bourbon careers with $50 million in payroll for the county. The others are Four Roses, Wild Turkey and the Lawrenceburg Bourbon Company.

From a regional standpoint, Anderson and its surrounding counties have more than 25 distilleries responsible for over 5,000 jobs and a $404 million payroll. Annual regional impact is $2.3 billion and over $50 million in local and state tax revenue.

The Bluegrass region also welcomes more than 600,000 visitors to the KDA’s famous Kentucky Bourbon Trail® tour each year, pouring even more money into local hotels, restaurants, shops and government coffers.

KDA President Gregory said, “On behalf of the KDA and our members, we are pleased to welcome the team at Extended Stave to our growing family of Kentucky’s finest distillers and adding more jobs and investment to Anderson County.

“We look forward to working with Extended Stave as the industry creates innovative distilling processes, bringing new flavors to Bourbon enthusiasts and building Kentucky communities across the state.”

As a Class B licensee, Extended Stave joins the KDA as a “Craft” level member, aging between 1 and 10,000 barrels per year. Visit the KDA and its Kentucky Bourbon Trail® adventure at www.kybourbon.com and www.kybourbontrail.com. 

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For more information, contact: Eric Gregory, KDA President, (502) 875-9351

Founded in 1880, the Kentucky Distillers’ Association is the worldwide voice for Kentucky’s signature Bourbon and distilled spirits industry. Its diverse and growing membership produces the overwhelming majority of the world’s Bourbon, from historic, global brands to emerging micro distilleries that are fostering the next generation of the Commonwealth’s timeless craft. Kentucky Bourbon is a $9 billion economic engine generating more than 23,500 jobs and attracting over 2 million visits annually through the KDA’s Kentucky Bourbon Trail® experience. A 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization, the KDA maintains an open membership policy, champions a strong commitment to the responsible and moderate consumption of spirits, and fights to curb underage drinking and drunk driving. Learn more at www.kybourbon.com and www.kybourbontrail.com 

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