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Danville Distillery Becomes 18th Stop On Historic Journey DANVILLE, Ky. – Wilderness Trail, one of the founding distillery destinations on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft TourⓇ, has advanced to join the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® adventure, becoming the 18th stop on the world-famous journey that showcases America’s only native spirit. Launched in 2012 as a premium craft distillery in Danville, Ky., Wilderness Trail…
13th annual Valentine’s Day shopping and Bourbon tasting event held Feb. 7 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LOUISVILLE, Ky. (January 20, 2020) – Four Roses will host its 13th annual Flower Hour event on Friday, February 7 from 5:30 – 8 p.m. at Nanz & Kraft Florists, located in St. Matthews at 141 Breckenridge Lane. The special Valentine’s Day shopping and Bourbon tasting event benefits the American…
For Immediate Release – January 17, 2020 FRANKFORT, Ky. – The historic Kentucky Distillers’ Association today announced that it is partnering with the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) in joining Spirits United as a partner to expand the grassroots network throughout the birthplace of Bourbon. Spirits United features important information on key…
For Immediate Release – January 15, 2020 FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky Distillers’ Association today announced that Jessica Pendergrass, General Counsel for Heaven Hill Brands, has been named Chairwoman of the historic group’s Board of Directors for 2020. With more than 12 years of corporate attorney and commercial negotiation experience, Pendergrass joined Heaven Hill as the company’s first in-house Corporate Counsel…
For Immediate Releasee – December 26, 2019 FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky Distillers’ Association today expressed deep sadness on the sudden passing of Al Young of Four Roses, one of the industry’s most endearing ambassadors and leading historians with a wealth of industry knowledge and experience that spanned over half a century. KDA President Eric Gregory said Young’s infectious charisma, trademark…
KENTUCKY DISTILLERS’ ASSOCIATION LEADS COALITION OFFERING FREE LYFT RIDES TO PREVENT IMPAIRED DRIVING DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON For Immediate Release – December 19, 2019 LOUISVILLE, KY –The Safe Ride KY coalition today announced that it is offering $10,000 worth of free rides over the upcoming holidays to complement DUI enforcement efforts and prevent impaired driving on Kentucky roadways. Individuals can claim $10 in ride…
‘Leader McConnell’s crucial commitment to our signature industry will continue to fuel Kentucky’s economy’ Last year, the Kentucky Distillers’ Association honored U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell with its prestigious “100 Proof Award” for his leadership in championing the state’s signature Bourbon and distilled spirits industry. Photo download HERE. For Immediate Release, Wednesday, December 18, 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced today the…
MEDIA ADVISORY Event featuring New York-based Brewmaster Garrett Oliver and Four Roses Master Distiller Brent Elliott celebrates limited-release Brooklyn Black Ops beer Bourbon lovers and beer fans alike are invited to be among the first in the area to taste the latest Brooklyn Brewery Black Ops, a new, limited-release beer aged in Four Roses Small Batch Bourbon barrels that were hand-selected by Four Roses…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 20, 2019 DANVILLE, KY — It’s the season of giving and Wilderness Trail Distillery will aid those battling cancer with a holiday release of an extremely rare Bourbon. A lottery will be held for those wishing to purchase the collector box set. The 16-year-old Bourbon will come in a limited edition bottle and commemorative box set. The box set will…
McConaughey and Volunteers Kicked Off Nationwide Wild Turkey “With Thanks” Charity Campaign, Encouraging Folks Nationwide to Give Back and Give Thanks Throughout November and December LOS ANGELES (NOVEMBER 1, 2019) – Matthew McConaughey and Wild Turkey® have teamed up with disaster relief organization Operation BBQ Relief to give thanks to first responders nationwide as part of the Bourbon brand’s “With Thanks” annual charitable giving…