Lux Row Distillers Releases Blood Oath Trilogy – Second Edition

Posted on August 26, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Lux Row Distillers released Blood Oath Trilogy – Second Edition, the latest collection of limited-release bourbons, or “Pacts,” created by Lux Row Master Distiller John Rempe.

Featuring 750 ml bottles of Pacts 4, 5 and 6, this latest Trilogy has a limited supply of 1,400 sets, and its $799 suggested retail price reflects the quality and scarcity of these bourbons. The newest Blood Oath Trilogy will be available in late September.

The second Blood Oath Trilogy contains Pacts 4, 5 and 6 – reserved since 2018, 2019 and 2020, respectively – and is packaged in a black wooden display box designed to highlight each Pact’s distinctive label.

  • Blood Oath Pact 4 is a blend of an extra-aged 12-year bourbon, a rich 10-year bourbon and a 9-year bourbon finished in toasted barrels for seven months. It has an ultra-smooth finish with lasting notes of caramel, vanilla and oak.
  • Blood Oath Pact 5 is a blend of a 13-year mahogany bourbon, peppery with shavings of dark chocolate; an 11-year silky, wheated bourbon rich with vanilla and honey; and an 8-year bourbon finished in Caribbean rum barrels to impart orange, brown sugar and warm island spice notes.
  • Pact 6 rounds out the Trilogy with a blend of a 14-year ryed bourbon which provides oak and leather undertones; an 8-year, toasty, ryed bourbon that delivers hints of spice; and a 7-year ryed bourbon finished in cognac casks to produce a slightly fruity, brandy flavor.

“I look back on each Pact I’ve created for the Blood Oath Series with a tremendous sense of pride and accomplishment, and with each new Pact I develop, I become more eager to create the next,” said Rempe. “The bourbons I’ve selected to create each Pact are becoming rarer and harder to find, as are the resulting Pacts themselves. A Blood Oath Trilogy set is like a piece of bourbon history. I’ll never repeat a blend, so once it is gone, it’s gone.”

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Breakthru Beverage Group Expands Portfolio with CBD and Relaxation Beverages

Posted on August 25, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Breakthru Beverage Group said it added CBD and Relaxation beverages to its portfolio of wine, spirits, beer and non-alc products through a partnership with Recess, a leader in the fast-emerging category.

Breakthru will carry both Recess’ flagship CBD line and the Recess Mood line which leverages Magnesium in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Virginia and Connecticut through its CDI affiliate – with additional expansion plans in the near future.

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Heitz Cellars Marks 60th Anniversary with Opening New Hospitality Center, Return of Classic Cuvee

Posted on August 25, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Congratulations to Heitz Cellars with is marking its 60th Anniversary, opening a a newly renovated, world class hospitality center, designed by renowned architect Peter Fleming; as well as the launch of Lot-C 91, a special cuvée that has not been produced for nearly five decades.  It was founded by Joe Heitz in 1961 and was acquired by Gaylon Lawrence Jr.

Heitz Cellar will unveil its new Tasting Salon and Hospitality Center. The St. Helena space will feature a grand tasting room, a private tasting room, the Quartz Creek garden, veranda, and chef larder designed by Building No. 9’s Peter Fleming.

The Tasting Salon will feature Heitz Cellar’s portfolio of collector-worthy wines paired with the highest quality charcuterie and cheeses. In this modern but welcoming environment, guests will be immersed in the storytelling of the estate’s long history as they taste through the wines. To complement the tastings, each experience will be complete with the soothing sounds of American Blues, Jazz, and Soul, playing through the speakers on a collection of vinyl records.

As part of its hospitality program, Heitz Cellar will offer three new tasting experiences, ranging from $95 to $1000. The Timeless Experience ($95/pp) will include four wines, and a special pour of Heitz’s newest release, Lot C-91. Guests also have the option to add a luxurious cheese and charcuterie pairing to showcase the remarkable and unique ability for the wines of Heitz Cellar to complement the finest cuisine in the world.

The Lexus Vineyard to Bottle Experience ($1000/pp, up to 4 guests) is an ultra-luxurious excursion complete with tastings of treasured single-vineyard wines paired with cheese and charcuterie, as well as an exclusive scenic exploration through the vineyards via Lexus. Through Heitz’s partnership with the luxury automobile, guests will be chauffeured to the single vineyards on Howell Mountain and Rutherford. After a tour of the vineyards, guests will have the opportunity to experience the biodynamic farm and Stone Cellar, where wine has been continuously produced for nearly 130 vintages.

On May 3rd, Heitz Cellar released the 2016 vintage of Lot C-91, a one-off cuvée last produced by Joe Heitz in 1969. Envisioned as a greater step up in quality from the acclaimed Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, but without the specificity of character of Heitz’ single vineyard wines, Lot C-91 is sourced from prized parcels across the estate’s cherished single vineyards. Made with a blend of Rutherford, Oakville, Howell Mountain, and St. Helena fruit, this Cabernet Sauvignon sees less oak aging compared to single vineyard designates, resulting in a remarkably fresh wine.

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Distillery Owner Pleads Guilty in College Admissions Scandal

Posted on August 25, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Marci Palatella, co-owner of Bardstown, Ky., Preservation Distillery, known for its Very Olde Saint Nick and Rare Perfection bottlings, agreed to plead guilty to paying $500,000 to bribe her son into the University of Southern California.

Under a plea agreement, she is expected to spend up to six weeks in prison and to pay $250,000 in fines and serve two years of supervised release and 500 hours of community service.

The wife of former San Francisco 49ers football player Lou Patella she was caught up in the sprawling Operation Varsity Blues is the 46th defendant to plead guilty in the case.

Prosecutors said she conspired with California college counselor William “Rick” Singer and others to pay $500,000 to secure her son’s admission to USC as a football recruit, “even though he was not actually being recruited and would not play on the USC football team.”

 

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A-B Joins Recycling Label Program

Posted on August 25, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Anheuser-Busch joined the How2Recycle labeling program.

As part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability and its US 2025 Sustainability Goals, Anheuser-Busch has committed to 100% of its packaging being made from a majority of recycled content or returnable by the year 2025.

“At Anheuser-Busch, our commitment to sustainability begins with the high-quality ingredients from our growers across the country and extends through to the final packaging enjoyed by our consumers,” comments Angie Slaughter, vp-sustainability procurement at Anheuser-Busch. “To achieve a truly sustainable supply chain, we need to ensure that our packaging is not only produced sustainably but that our consumers are educated and inspired to join us in this commitment and help to create a more circular future for us all.”

The How2Recycle logo will be rolled out across Anheuser-Busch’s portfolio of brands – beginning this summer within the Bud Light family of products. With this milestone, Bud Light will be the first major beer brand to join the How2Recycle program.

“Consumers are increasingly passionate about supporting our planet, but in many cases they may not have the information and resources readily available to properly recycle,” says Colleen Lucas, vp-corporate social responsibility at Anheuser-Busch. “By partnering with our retailers and leveraging the reach of our brands to highlight the How2Recycle program, we hope that our consumers will not only recycle our packaging but will also be empowered to keep an eye out for this label across all of their favorite products.”

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Ackley Beverage Group Launches Its 1st Premium Brand of Washington State wines

Posted on August 25, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Ackley is launching the new wines under the Cataclysm brand.  “We have always had a deep respect for the Washington wine community,” said Brandon Ackley, president. “This is our home, and we are thrilled to now produce a wine made with grapes from the beautiful Columbia Valley.”

Named after the cataclysmic ice age Missoula Floods that shaped much of the grape growing regions of Washington State, Cataclysm pays homage to the forces that gave rise to one of the most exciting wine regions in the world today. The inaugural release will feature three Columbia Valley wines; a Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Blend and Chardonnay.

All three of the Cataclysm wines were produced for national distribution and will be released next month.

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