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
The Cartel Hour podcast, hosted by spirit enthusiasts Seth and Cameron, offers informative and approachable discussions about spirits. Each episode focuses on a specific subject in the industry, such as types of spirits, regions, collaborations and brand focuses – all featuring unique and knowledgeable industry leaders. This summer hosts Seth and Cameron welcomed some of
Luxco’s latest acquisition includes three Irish brands previously owned by Castle Brands, Inc. Brady’s Irish Cream, Boru Vodka and Celtic Honey will be added alongside Luxco’s Irish portfolio of St. Brendan’s® and The Quiet Man. “The addition of these three brands allows us to further strengthen our presence in the growing Irish segment and allow
