MGP Supports Hometown With First-Ever Whiskey Release
MGP, the Lawrenceburg, Indiana distillery and America’s top supplier of stock whiskey, released its first-ever bourbon under its own name. This limited edition Indiana straight bourbon whiskey has been produced in support of the festival that was being held Nov. 7 and 8.
“MGP has a proud legacy of making world-class whiskeys,” said President and CEO Gus Griffin. “This limited edition medley, mashed and distilled at our historic distillery in Lawrenceburg, celebrates that legacy and the whiskey industry’s long history in the Lawrenceburg community.”
Metze’s Medley, a unique whiskey, consists of 20% 2005 Bourbon (21% Rye), 20% 2005 Bourbon (36% Rye), and 60% 2008 Bourbon (21% Rye). Showcasing subtle grain differences, this finely crafted combination delivers a rich full taste with slight vanilla notes and a spicy finish. The product is named for MGP Master Distiller Greg Metze, who has spent his entire 36-year career at the company’s distillery in Lawrenceburg.
MGP joined with the City, Lawrenceburg Main Street, Hollywood Casino and the Dearborn County Visitor Center to support the festival. Guests who donated $100 or more to the Greater Cincinnati United Way at the event received a bottle of Metze’s Medley. Metze was on hand to sign each bottle. The product will not be available now that the event is over, and was therefore a for-charity only release.
“MGP is pleased and excited for the opportunity to play a substantial role in supporting this festival, while also coming up with a creative way to further support our communities through donations to the United Way,” Griffin said.
Other activities during the two-day festival will feature whiskey tastings and exhibits, talks by industry experts, specially prepared food and great music, including nationally-recognized entertainment.
Since 1803, Lawrenceburg has been home to several distilleries, earning its name, “Whiskey City.” Through the years, the industry has made its mark on the history, economy and lives of generations of residents, regionally, as well as locally. MGP’s Lawrenceburg distillery was established in 1847 as Rossville Distillery. It was acquired by Joseph E. Seagram and Sons in 1933, and purchased by MGP in 2011.
