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Tap a complete beverage experience by attending the Alltech Craft Brews and Food Fest and receive $40 off conference registration       Media Release: April 4, 2018       [LEXINGTON, Ky.] – ONE: The Alltech Ideas Conference (ONE18), held May 20–22 in Lexington, Kentucky, will provide anyone interested in the burgeoning business of brewing and distilling with a unique opportunity to participate in a…

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Plan to arrive early for the Alltech Craft Brews & Food Fest   Media Release:  April 3, 2018     [LEXINGTON, Ky.] – ONE: The Alltech Ideas Conference (ONE18), held May 20–22 in Lexington, Kentucky, will provide anyone interested in the burgeoning business of brewing and distilling, including consumers, with a unique opportunity to participate in a global conversation about industry innovations, challenges and trends. A…

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April 2, 2018     “House Bill 400 is a bold, historic step in modernizing our signature Bourbon and distilled spirits industry. The number one question from Bourbon tourists is, “Why can’t I ship my bottles home?” Now, with the passage of HB 400, they can very soon.   “More than 1.2 million stops were made at Kentucky Bourbon Trail® and Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft…

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KBA Teams with Bourbon & Beyond to Bring Indie Rock Bands to Louisville     For Immediate Release – March 30, 2018   LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Kentucky Distillers’ Association today announced that it is partnering with the Bourbon & Beyond festival to bring two live concerts to the KDA’s Kentucky Bourbon Affair™ fantasy camp in June.   Real Estate, an indie rock band out…

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For Immediate Release – March 28, 2018     VERSAILLES, Ky. – The Kentucky Distillers’ Association this week 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. Sen. McConnell (R-Ky.) is the first federal official to ever receive the award, which is the highest honor that the KDA…

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American Brandy Distiller Masters The Craft FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                                                 …

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For immediate release – March 21, 2018   FRANKFORT, Ky – The Safe Ride KY coalition kept 885 potentially impaired drivers off Kentucky roadways during St. Patrick’s Day, the Kentucky Distillers’ Association reported today.   Combined with results from the coalition’s 2017 Christmas and New Year’s Eve campaign, the group has now delivered 1,593 safe rides and recruited 158 new Lyft and CityScoot users.  …

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Safe Ride KY Offers $20 Discounts For Safe Rides To Prevent Impaired Driving     For Immediate Release – March 15, 2018 FRANKFORT, Ky – Following its success during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, the Safe Ride KY coalition today announced that it is offering Kentuckians $20,000 worth of discounted rides during St. Patrick’s Day to prevent impaired driving.   Individuals can claim $20…

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Fourth expression in ultra-premium series debuts with commemorative packaging   (St. Louis) March 12, 2018 – The fourth installment of the acclaimed Blood Oath ultra-premium bourbon series – Pact No. 4 – has launched this month. Blood Oath combines rare, top-notch bourbons, blended and bottled by hand for a distinctively exclusive and unimagined Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey.   Pact No. 4 continues the tradition with…

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March 9, 2018 For immediate release     It’s a new event with a new concept: Bring together some of the best in craft bourbon distilling, craft beer making, and craft wine-making, all in one place.   Limestone Branch Distillery will host its first-ever Handcraft Spirits Festival for craft bourbon, beer and wine enthusiasts on April 14, 2018. The festival will be held on the…

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