CATOCTIN CREEK LAUNCHES ITS ROUNDSTONE RYE WHISKY IN THE UK

The Loudoun County, North Virginia based Catoctin Creek Distilling Company, has today announced the UK launch of their Roundstone Rye whisky range.

The range is comprised of Roundstone Rye 80 Proof (40% ABV), Roundstone Rye Distiller's Edition 92 Proof (46% ABV) and Roundstone Rye Cask Proof (58% ABV).

Catoctin Creek launches its Roundstone Rye whisky in the UK

Catoctin Creek Distilling Company, which was founded by husband and wife Scott and Becky Harris in 2009, is the first legal distillery in Loudoun County to open since Prohibition and is said to respect its history by using pre-Prohibition methods to create their award winning Roundstone Rye.

The small scale pre-Prohibition distillation method of using home-sized pot stills, local grain and family recipes, has benefited from the incorporation of modern knowledge and technology resulting in over one hundred awards and accolades for their Roundstone Rye range.

Catoctin Creek Distilling Company, is inviting those not taking part in Dry January to join them to celebrate the inaugural Rye January to mark the UK launch and their strong links to Prohibition.

Throughout the month consumers are invited to a virtual Virginia via the Catoctin Creek website, through specially filmed guided tastings, a potted history of Virginia, Rye, Prohibition and a virtual tour of the distillery.

Commenting on the Roundstone Rye Distiller's Edition 92 Proof, Becky Harris, Chief Distiller and President of Catoctin Creek Distilling Company, said: "For a few years now, we've been putting whisky away for storage. We pulled some of the more interesting barrels from the back of the barn and decided to release these at a higher proof: a whisky specially curated for flavour, while still being remarkably smooth, as is our existing 80 proof Roundstone.”

Commenting on the Roundstone Rye Cask Proof, Scott Harris, Founder and General Manager of Catoctin Creek, said: "This is our most awarded whisky and the best we make!”

Roundstone Rye 80 Proof, Roundstone Rye Distiller's Edition and Roundstone Rye Cask Proof, will be available later this month from specialist retailers in the UK, for the respective RRP’s of £37.00, £55.00 and £85.00.

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EZRA BROOKS LAUNCHES NEW BOURBON EXPRESSION

The St. Louis based drinks producer Luxco, has today announced the launch of a new expression from its Ezra Brooks range.

Ezra Brooks 99 (49.5% ABV) is a Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, which has been produced using the same charcoal filtration process and spicy, ryed-bourbon-mash-bill, as its black label bourbon, but bottled at a higher proof.

Ezra Brooks 99

This latest release from the multi-award-winning range, produced at Lux Row Distillers, features the distinctive packaging and natural cork closure for which Ezra Brooks is known, along with a prominent "99" proof callout on the label.

Commenting on the news, John Rempe, Master Distiller at Lux Row Distillers, said: "With Ezra Brooks 99 our goal was to create a higher-proof bourbon without sacrificing the rich notes Ezra Brooks is known for, and we achieved that with 99. The result is a smooth, drinkable bourbon with hints of caramel, vanilla, chocolate and spice. We're thrilled to introduce Ezra Brooks 99 to bourbon lovers everywhere."

Ezra Brooks 99, will be available later this month from specialist retailers in the US. RRP (tbc).

 

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KENTUCKY'S FIRST BLACK OWNED DISTILLERY OPENS ITS DOORS

The Brough Brothers Distillery, the first and only black-owned distillery in the state of Kentucky, has opened its doors.

The Louisville based distillery, which was first approved by the Federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau in August 2018, was founded by brothers Victor, Bryson and Christian Yarbrough.

Kentucky's first black owned distillery opens its doors

The Yarbrough brothers, wanted to produce quality bourbon whiskey in an industry that has thus far remained largely inaccessible to minority entrepreneurs. They are committed to supporting other local businesses in an effort to revitalize the West End neighbourhood in which Brough Brothers is based.

The distillery was recognized by Kentucky’s Senate as the state’s first African American-owned distillery in August 2020. it will continue to make history as it distils and barrels its first bourbon this winter.

The Brough Brothers Distillery, will provide job opportunities and economic growth for the community of Park Hill, a historically underserved area of Louisville’s West End.

Commenting on the news, Victor Yarbrough, said: “Brough Brothers has an opportunity to not only provide employment opportunities for our local community, but also design an experience for locals and tourists in the heart of one of Kentucky’s cultural hubs. At a time in history when there is much attention on Louisville, we are excited to represent positive change and hope for and on behalf of our city.”

Brough Brothers, currently has major distribution partnerships in five states, including Kentucky, Tennessee and Florida, and has plans to expand to a further 20 states early this year.

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