Happy 2020 to everyone! I hope you had a great holiday and New Year! Thanks to all Luxco staff, vendors, suppliers, distributors and retailers for your dedication to Luxco. Congratulations to Rick Przebieda on being awarded the coveted Paul A. Lux award! What a crowning achievement for Rick during his wonderful career with Luxco. Rick
As part of Limestone Branch Distillery’s release of the new Bowling & Burch Gin, a launch event was held in New York City in February to introduce the product to the distributor team, sales representatives, media and bartenders in the area. More than 100 people joined Head Distiller Steve Beam at the Mondrian Park Avenue
Limestone Branch Distillery™ and Head Distiller Steve Beam are featured in a recently released movie about the story of Kentucky craft distilling. The movie, Kindred Spirits: The Story of Kentucky Craft Bourbon, incorporates the actual people who own the most prominent craft distilleries in the area. As one of the founders of the Kentucky Craft
Daviess County, Kentucky, (pronounced Davis) is a storied area with rolling hills, flat valleys and a long history of distilled spirits and iconic distilleries that helped the state earn its reputation as the home of great bourbons. One of the first, Daviess County Distilling Company, with heritage dating back to 1874, helped pave the way
2020 brings the launch of new barrel programs at both Lux Row Distillers™ and Limestone Branch Distillery™, each offering key accounts a chance to hand-pick their favorite barrels for bottling. To participate in the Lux Row Distillers Barrel Program, accounts are required to visit the Distillery in Bardstown, KY. Upon visiting, the customer will take
Another rare pact is coming out in April! Blood Oath® Pact No. 6 launches with another unique and flavorful bourbon created by John Rempe, Head Distiller at Lux Row Distillers™. This year’s pact consists of three well-bred ryed bourbons, blended together for a truly memorable experience. Pact No. 6 is a 14-year ryed bourbon with
As the sun rises in Bardstown, Kentucky, Lux Row Distillers’ Head Distiller John Rempe wakes to the smells of a churning distillery. He arrives at the distillery quickly, given his short walking commute from his home on the property. “Usually, the first thing I do in the morning is check with the distillery operators at
The El Mayor® Tequila brand portfolio has a new, contemporary look. The improved packing and image reinforces the brand’s passionate pedigree and elevates the bottle to match the superior product inside. The new bottle features embossed detail around the neck and base, in addition to a completely redesigned front and back label. To complete the
Just in time for spring and summer, Vita Frute® Vodka Soda – a new addition to the Luxco® ready-to-drink portfolio – is launching with unique and refreshing flavors. Consumers have shown their enthusiasm for refreshing, convenient cocktails and, starting in April, they will be able to enjoy Vita Frute Vodka Sodas in four delicious flavors.
Rick Przebieda, Luxco® Control States, NABCA and Governmental Affairs Liaison, received the prestigious Paul A. Lux Award in 2019. “It’s hard to believe 13 years ago I walked into this building for the first time,” Rick said as he accepted the award – a glass martini shaker engraved with his name – from Donn Lux
To stay current with our competitors, Luxco® refreshed three brands: Hawkeye®, Korski® and Canada House®. The new, clean and modern packaging will flow into markets nationwide, once we have moved through current inventory, throughout 2020. We are excited to increase brand awareness and ignite new distribution for these brands by giving them an update that
