The passage below is something I have carried with me for nearly twenty years. In the midst of the COVID pandemic, I felt it appropriate to share with all of you, as I have done a few times in the past. This pandemic has touched all of us in so many ways and in some
I was deeply saddened by the news of the passing of my close friend and business associate, Don Doran. Don died unexpectedly on September 24th due to health complications. Those that knew Don and worked with him throughout his 25+ year career at David Sherman Company/ Luxco® understand how instrumental he was in our overall
New Ezra Brooks® 99 takes the quality and profile of Ezra Brooks and elevates it to an enhanced 99 proof. The latest addition to the award-winning Ezra Brooks family of products is Ezra Brooks 99, a pure, oak-barrel-aged Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey elevated to 99 proof. Charcoal filtered for a smooth, mellow finish, the new
Dos Primos® Tequila Spanish for “Two Cousins”, Dos Primos® is the product of families coming together to create a superior tequila to share with those who know you best. Founders, Jeff Worn and Thomas Rhett bring a deep respect for nature, hospitality and living life a little slower. To learn more about Dos Primos, please
Congratulations to the following brands for their most recent awards and accolades! Bowling & Burch 2020 L.A. Spirits Awards “Best Gin” Platinum Medal Ezra Brooks® Old Ezra 7 The Spirits Business’ 2020 Luxury Master Award The Sprits Business’ 2020 Luxury Taste Master Award Limestone Branch Distillery™ 2020 USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice Award for
Lush Life Bartender Event Lux Row Distillers™, Daviess County® and bartender advocacy group Lush Life teamed up to bring a unique virtual opportunity to the bartending community. Master Distiller John Rempe and Luxco® Assistant Brand Manager Philip Lux, took viewers on an in-depth tour of Lux Row Distillers to see how Lux Row is re-introducing
RECAP OF 2020 PROGRAMS In late 2019, master distillers at Lux Row Distillers™, Limestone Branch Distillery™ and Destiladora González Lux (DGL) set aside a limited quantity of exceptional barrels to create a premium barrel program experience. The 2020 Barrel Program picks have proven to be an overwhelming success by any measure. But in a year
Sales and popularity of Everclear® soared in 2020, as cocktail craftsmen, bakers and other DIYers discovered the versatility and flexibility of the premiere, high-proof grain alcohol. The heightened interest in the spirit – and its various uses from the bar to the kitchen – are reflected in Everclear’s latest marketing campaign, A Blank Liquid Canvas.
Renovations are complete on the Stone House, a stone home built in 1806 that sits on the Lux Row Distillers™ property in Bardstown, Kentucky. The home has a spot on the National Register of Historic Places, and Lux Row Distillers recently renovated it by adding a new roof and refurbishing the stone exterior. Interior updates
Sheila Welch began her Luxco® career in the summer of 1999. During her 20-plus years with the company she has held positions in Customer Service and currently serves as the Sales & Compliance Administrator – Control States. In her current role, she handles the administrative duties for the Control State Division managers. Welch says her
Eric Downs started his career with Luxco® in 2016 as an Assistant Distiller at the Limestone Branch Distillery™ in Lebanon, Kentucky. He is now the Lead Distiller at Limestone Branch, working directly under Steve Beam. In his current role, he oversees the work of the assistant distillers to ensure all barrels are consistent and the
