Tag Archives: Whiskey News

Lexington’s Barrel House Distillery Expands In Harrison County

Barrel House Distilling Co., a pioneer in crafting exceptional spirits, has officially broken ground on their significant expansion into Harrison County, marking a milestone moment for both the company and the local community. This expansion project, totaling a remarkable $1.8 million investment, is set to commence in the first and second quarters of 2024. The development will not only fortify the presence ...

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Woodford Reserve Brings Back Double Double Oaked As Distillery-Only

Woodford Reserve has released its highly-anticipated expression of Double Double Oaked Bourbon for 2024, part of an annual series that celebrates Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall’s commitment to innovation and craftsmanship. “We are excited to offer one of our most treasured and exclusive annual bourbon releases again this winter,” McCall said. “This is the perfect bourbon for both new and experienced ...

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Atlanta Company Opens $250 Million Distillery In Kentucky’s Garrard County

Atlanta-based premium spirits company Staghorn is pleased to announce the opening of its first distillery, Garrard County Distilling Co., which has officially begun production in Lancaster, KY. With its towering dual 45 feet tall 36″ Vendome Copper and Brass Works column stills, Garrard County Distilling Co. is the largest all-new independent distillery in Kentucky. The $250+ million project is capable ...

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Old Forester Extends Whiskey Row Series

Old Forester has announced a brand extension to their Whiskey Row Series. Inaugurated several years ago, that series has consisted of four bourbons, all spins on the basic Old Forester: the 1870 Original; the 1897 Bottled in Bond (ironic, given that George Garvin Brown opposed the Bottled in Bond Act); the 1910 Double Barreled; and the high proof 1920 Prohibition ...

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Indiana’s West Fork Whiskey Gets New Investment

Central Indiana based whiskey distillery, West Fork Whiskey Co.,announced that they entered a partnership with Indianapolis based Ouabache Investments. The additional capital will allow the distillery to dramatically expand production and accelerate growth. While initial investment totals $3M, an additional $10M to $15M will be spent supporting production contracts and real estate development. “We are constantly looking for ways to ...

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