LUXCO NEWS

Things are happening at Lux Row Distillers! In late December, the steel beams that will frame and support the distillery were secured, and the masonry for the elevator and still tower were completed.

For the past six years, the San Antonio Cocktail Conference has brought together top bartenders and cocktail enthusiasts for educational seminars, guided tastings, and cocktail parties right in the heart of Texas.

Happy 2017 to everyone, and I hope you had a great holiday and New Year! It’s hard to believe that March is already upon us. Thanks to all Luxco staff, vendors, suppliers, distributors, and retailers for your assistance towards another successful 2016 for Luxco.

Ultra-premium bourbon series introduces its third expression (St. Louis) March 6, 2017 – St. Louis-based Luxco has launched Blood Oath Pact No. 3 – the third chapter in the limited release, ultra-premium bourbon series, Blood Oath. Blood Oath combines rare, top-notch bourbons, blended and bottled by hand for a distinctively exclusive and unimagined Kentucky straight

Progress is being made at Lux Row Distillers construction site – and today a major milestone has been achieved – the distillery’s all copper column still from Vendome Brass and Copper Works has been installed. With its base, the still stands at 43 feet and weighs 6,293 pounds, with a 36-inch diameter.

(Lebanon, KY.) February 27, 2017 – Limestone Branch Distillery introduces Minor Case Straight Rye Whiskey, featuring straight rye whiskey with a sherry cask finish and bottled at 90 proof. “My great-grandfather, Minor Case Beam, made rye whiskey in his day, before prohibition, which was his specialty. This rye whiskey is inspired by him and a

Brand Adds Rye Whiskey to Family Lineup (St. Louis) January 12, 2017 – The iconic brand Ezra Brooks® Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey has a new addition to its product lineup: Ezra Brooks® Straight Rye. The brand, which dates back to 1957 and has been a part of Luxco’s portfolio of whiskeys since 1993, will continue

Originally from Collinsville, Illinois, Alex Kaiser began working at Luxco’s Kemper facility in August 2016. His main responsibility is inspecting product to ensure it is up to standard. He worked closely with the Lord Calvert Ducks Unlimited decanters this fall – unpacking, labeling, and stacking on pallets for distribution. Recently, he has been working on the D line, inspecting product as it comes off the production line and then packing it for shipment.

Joyce joined Luxco this past August in the newly created position of Trade Marketing Manager. On a day-to-day basis, she manages value and sales-owned brands, works closely with Field Marketing Managers on creative execution, as well as coordinates sourcing and manages relationships with vendors.

This fall, the sales and marketing divisions gathered in St. Louis to discuss 2017 brand objectives and sales strategies at Luxco’s annual Sales and Marketing Conference. This event is always a great way for new hires to meet the team, as well as for sales and marketing to come together to talk through ideas and identify priorities for the coming year.

Our Chairman and CEO Donn Lux joined Debbie Monterrey at KMOX for a feature story on Luxco and its brands, the new Lux Row Distillery and trends in the spirits business. Listen to the interview here.

El Mayor® Tequila was recognized for its excellence in quality at the annual Spirits Selection by Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, one of the world’s most prestigious spirits competitions. El Mayor’s Destiladora González González was the only distillery to win Gold in three variants at the award competition.