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Brown-Forman Investing $35M In Woodford Reserve Expansion

Brown-Forman has unveiled plans to invest more than $35 million in the expansion of its Woodford Reserve Distillery. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 28, 2013

Knob Creek Enjoys High-End Growth, Unveils First Flavored Entry

As the upscale segment continues to fuel Bourbon’s rise, Beam Inc.’s super-premium Knob Creek brand is well positioned to continue its U.S. climb. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 24, 2013

Maker’s Mark Reportedly Explores Barrel-Rinsing Technique To Boost Supply

Four months after consumer outcry nixed Maker’s Mark’s plan to gain additional supply by reducing its alcohol strength, Beam-owned Maker’s is reportedly considering employing a “state of the art rinse process” that could help it extract more Bourbon from each barrel. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 3, 2013

Impact Databank: Upscale Brands Drive Bourbon’s U.S. Growth

With the U.S. market’s whisk(e)y renaissance in full swing, the Bourbon category expanded by 650,000 cases last year, rising an aggregate 4% to 16.8 million cases, according to Impact Databank. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 25, 2013

News Briefs for March 28, 2013

•Brazil’s government has officially recognized Bourbon and Tennessee whiskey as distinctive products of the U.S., in a move expected to help fuel an ongoing increase in U.S. whiskey exports to the South American country. Continue reading →

Posted in News on March 28, 2013

Wild Turkey Extends Russell’s Reserve With Single Barrel Bourbon

Campari’s Wild Turkey distillery has extended its Russell’s Reserve small-batch Bourbon brand with a new single barrel offering. Continue reading →

Posted in News on February 27, 2013

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