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International media outlet Whisky Magazine presented honor at Icons of Whisky America FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LAWRENCEBURG, Ky. (February 14, 2020) – Four Roses Master Distiller Brent Elliott was named Master Distiller/Blender of the Year at Whisky Magazine’s Icons of Whisky America awards ceremony earlier this week in New York City. A native of Owensboro, Kentucky, Elliott began his career with Four Roses Distillery in…
Funds raised in less than three hours at 13th annual event FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LOUISVILLE, Ky. (February 13, 2020) – Four Roses and Nanz & Kraft Florists hosted the 13th annual Four Roses Flower Hour event on Friday, February 7, raising nearly $6,500 to benefit the American Heart Association. Flower Hour provided an opportunity to take care of Valentine’s Day shopping while sipping…
The nation’s iconic tourism experience boasts nearly 2 million visits in 2019 For Immediate Release – February 13, 2020 FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky Distillers’ Association today announced that the famed Kentucky Bourbon Trail® and Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour® destinations welcomed nearly two million visits in 2019. What started as a handful of distillery stops and a few hundred visitors two…
17,000 advocates and multiple partner organizations join spirits industry’s grassroots platform NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: Feb. 4, 2020 WASHINGTON – More than 17,000 supporters and 10…
National Crash Awareness and Reduction Effort by State Police Agencies NEWS RELEASE Madisonville, Ky. (January 30, 2020) – Kentucky State Police is participating in Operation C.A.R.E (Crash Awareness Reduction Effort) on Super Bowl Sunday. On February 2, 2020 KSP Post 2 Troopers will be taking part in a national effort to increase officer presence on Interstate and U.S Highways. KSP Troopers and Officers will put a…
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…