News/Media - Kentucky Distillers Association

Four Roses Celebrates Distillery Grand Reopening with Debut of New Small Batch Select

Non-chill filtered Small Batch Select first available at the Four Roses Distillery and Warehouse & Bottling Facility Visitor Centers on April 17 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LAWRENCEBURG, Ky. – Four Roses Distillery marked the culmination of its $55 million expansion project with the official launch of Small Batch Select–the first permanent addition to the Distillery’s Bourbon lineup in 12 years. The Distillery’s expansion project began…

Evan Williams Bourbon Launches Evan Williams Apple

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 15, 2019 BARDSTOWN, Ky. – Evan Williams Bourbon today launched Evan Williams Apple, the newest addition to the fast-growing Evan Williams Flavors portfolio. The world’s second largest-selling Bourbon marries with the crisp taste of green apples for a delicious taste experience. A natural fit for the Evan Williams Flavors lineup, apple has seen heightened success across the brown spirits…

Lux Row Distillers Celebrates First Anniversary of Grand Opening

Bardstown distillery looks back at a successful first year BARDSTOWN, KY (April 11, 2019) – On a brisk and sunny day one year ago, Lux Row Distillers opened its doors to visitors coming to the heart of bourbon country to learn more about the craft of making bourbon. Since then, the distillery has been busy making bourbon and welcoming thousands of visitors to its…

Whisky Magazine Names Kentucky Peerless Global Craft Producer of the Year

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co. March 29, 2019 Kentucky Peerless Distilling Company received Whisky Magazine’s Global Craft Producer of the Year Award on March 28. Whisky Magazine recently named Kentucky Peerless the Craft Producer of the Year in America on January 30. Owner and Fourth Generation Corky Taylor thanks and congratulates the team at Peerless for earning this honor. “We all won…

Rabbit Hole Partners with Esquire to Host Louisville’s Most Anticipated Kentucky Derby Celebration

Louisville, KY (March 27, 2019) – Rabbit Hole, a rapidly growing Kentucky-based spirits brand, today announced it will host the annual Esquire Derby Party and three-day, pop-up VIP Lounge in partnership with the media brand and experiential marketing and entertainment agency King Sixteen. The weekend of events will give guests a truly unique and immersive bourbon odyssey at Rabbit Hole Distillery, located in the heart…

BARDSTOWN DESIGNATED “OFFICIAL GATEWAY TO THE KENTUCKY BOURBON TRAIL®” TOUR

For Immediate Release – March 25, 2019 BARDSTOWN, Ky. – Known far and wide as the Bourbon Capital of the World®, Bardstown is the newest Official Gateway sponsor to the world-famous Kentucky Bourbon Trail® adventure, the Kentucky Distillers’ Association announced today. With its robust mix of iconic brand destinations and smaller craft distilleries, Bardstown is a bustling hub for thousands of…

Henry McKenna Single Barrel Awarded ‘Best in Show Whiskey’ at 2019 San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Heaven Hill Distillery takes home numerous medals across the historic American Whiskey portfolio FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MARCH 26, 2019 BARDSTOWN, Ky. – Heaven Hill Distillery’s Henry McKenna Single Barrel Bourbon was announced as the “Best in Show Whiskey” at the 2019 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, only the second time a Bourbon has won the top prize amongst all whiskeys from around…

Copper & Kings Announces Louisville City Football Club Sponsorship

The Official American Brandy of Butchertown Based Soccer Team FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LOUISVILLE, Ky. (March 22, 209) – – – Louisville-based Copper & Kings American Brandy Co. announces its official sponsorship of the city’s championship soccer team, Louisville City Football Club. Louisville City is joining Copper & King’s Butchertown neighborhood with its new $70+ million stadium currently under construction and set to open…

Free Greenbacks For Safe Rides On St. Patrick’s Day

For Immediate Release – March 15, 2019 FRANKFORT, Ky – The Safe Ride KY coalition today announced that it is offering Kentuckians $20,000 worth of Lyft discounts to prevent impaired driving during the St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Individuals can claim $20 in free ride credits by entering code SAFERIDEKY2019 in the Lyft app and ordering a ride between 10 a.m. on Friday,…

KDA Statement on Passage of Senate Bill 85

For immediate Release – March 14, 2019 The Kentucky Distillers’ Association and its members applaud the General Assembly for tonight’s overwhelming final passage of Senate Bill 85, the ignition interlock bill that will help keep drunk drivers off Kentucky roadways and save lives. SB 85 is the result of months of tireless work by a diverse coalition of stakeholders, including the KDA, Mothers…