Category Archives: spirits

3 Badge Beverage Corp. Extends Bozal Line with 3 New Mezcals

Posted on March 20, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

The company’s spirits division, 3 Badge Mixology, has now released 11 artisan mezcals made from wild Mexican agave. The three new ones are Bozal Tepeztate, Single Maguey ($80) made from Marmorata agave; Bozal Tobalá, Reserva ($129) is made from Potatorum … Continue reading →

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Bogart Spirits Unveils New Art-Deco Inspired Label

Posted on March 19, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Fusing Old Hollywood with contemporary design, Bogart Spirits’ art deco-inspired labels are a subtle, nuanced ode to iconic film legend Humphrey Bogart. Bogart Spirits is a partnership between ROK Drinks and the Humphrey Bogart Estate, and its award-winning spirits are … Continue reading →

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Smirnoff Offers a Red White & Berry Sweepstakes

Posted on March 18, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Through March 27, party people across America ages 25 and older are encouraged to get into the summertime spirit early and submit their party pitches. As part of the written entry submission, each contestant will need to share how they’d serve … Continue reading →

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Winery and Distillery Owners Indicted in College Admission Bribery Scandal

Posted on March 13, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Augustin Hunneeus Jr., whose family holdings include Quintessa in Napa Valley and Benton Lane in Oregon, and Marci Palatella, 63, ceo of International Beverage, which owns Preservation Distillery, which claims to be the first 100% pot distilled facility in Bardstown, … Continue reading →

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Maker’s Mark Leadership Changes

Posted on September 18, 2018 by Joel Whitaker

Maker’s Mark Distillery is getting a new master distiller and general manager, Denny Potter, who will be succeeding Victoria MacRae-Samuels, currently Vice President of Operations and Plant Manager at Maker’s Mark.  She will be relocating to the Global Innovation Center … Continue reading →

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Retiring Beam Suntory Exec Runs for County Judge/Executive

Posted on February 9, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Jerry Summers, who is retiring as community relations director after a 39-year career at Beam Suntory, has tossed his hat in the political ring and is running against incumbent Melanie Roberts for Bullitt County Judge/Executive.

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