Category Archives: Distilled Spirits

Gallo Enters American Whiskey Category, Invests in Horse Soldier Bourbon

Posted on July 27, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Spirit of Gallo, the #4 spirits supplier in the USA by volume, said it  entered the American Whiskey category by making a strategic investment in Horse Soldier Bourbon brand and effective immediately will begin distributing the brand in the United … Continue reading →

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What We’re Reading —

Posted on March 20, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Stone Brewing CEO testifies on craft beer slowdown in 2010s Stone Brewing CEO Maria Stipp was at the helm of craft beer competitor Lagunitas Brewing Company when it was sold to international beer company Heineken in 2017.  (Courthouse News) Hard … Continue reading →

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Buffalo Trace Details Progress on $1.2B Expansion

Posted on August 10, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Buffalo Trace Distillery said it continues to make great strides with its $1.2 billion expansion, including more barrel warehouses, construction of an additional still, additional fermenters, expanding the dry house operation, and much more over the past year. But it … Continue reading →

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Kentucky’s 1st African-American Distillery Joins KDA

Posted on March 29, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Brough Brothers Distillery, Louisville, is the 42nd member of the Kentucky Distillers Association, the trade group said. Brough Brothers Distillery is the first and only African American-owned,  licensed and operating distillery in the state of Kentucky. It was founded by  … Continue reading →

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Prairie Organic Spirits Launches Its 1st Flavored Gin

Posted on February 3, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Prairie Organic Spirits, Princeton, Minn.,  expands its portfolio of farm-crafted botanicals with the launch of its first-ever flavored gin, Prairie Organic Cucumber, Mint & Lime Flavored Gin. This new flavored gin was created with sustainability in mind – the USDA … Continue reading →

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New Craft Distillery to Open This Fall in Zebulon, N.C.

Posted on September 2, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Olde Raleigh Distillery, a craft-spirits distillery specializing in small-batch whiskey blends, will begin production and open its tasting room this fall in the heart of Downtown Zebulon, about 24 minutes east of Raleigh. Currently under construction, it will offer a … Continue reading →

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