by admin | Apr 30, 2024 | IN THE NEWS
Crafted to be Enjoyed Neat and in Cocktails, 100-Proof Expression is Barrell Craft Spirits® First Non-Cask Strength Bourbon
Louisville, KY (April 30, 2024) – Barrell Craft Spirits® (BCS) first non-cask strength bourbon, Barrell Foundation, struck Double Gold at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC), the largest international spirits competition in the United States. With two decades of experience, the SFWSC is one of the most respected competitions in the world. Judging is blind and done by a prestigious panel of nationally recognized distilled spirits judges, each selected for their distinct and trusted palate.
“We’re ecstatic that Barrell Foundation, our first non-cask strength bourbon, has been recognized by the esteemed San Francisco World Spirits Competition,” said BCS Founder Joe Beatrice. “For 10 years we’ve led the blending movement in the U.S. and welcomed this exciting opportunity to be a trailblazer of an entirely different style of bourbon whiskey. Barrell Foundation showcases our ability to blend complex flavors with bourbon whiskey from a variety of different distillery partners across the world at a lower ABV and for all occasions.”
Barrell Foundation is a blend of Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee, and Maryland bourbon whiskeys all ranging from five to nine years and bottled at 100-proof (50% ABV). The expression features a derived mashbill of 73% corn, 23% rye, and 4% malted barley. It can be enjoyed neat and works well in classic cocktails like an Old Fashioned. The new ongoing release, which is available at fine retailers throughout the U.S. and online, has a suggested retail price of $59.99 per 750ml bottle.
Since launching last October, Barrell Foundation has also won the following awards:
- L.A. Spirits Awards 2024 Platinum Medal
- Whisky Advocate rating of 91 points
- World Whiskies Awards 2024 Best Blended Bourbon
- Whiskey Raiders 2023 Best Whiskey Awards
Collectively, Barrell Craft Spirits has won 26 Double Gold and 20 Gold medals at the SFWSC, including “Best Small Batch Bourbon Up to Five Years” and “Best Over-Proof Rum” in 2021, “Best Bourbon and Best Small Batch Bourbon” – both overall and within the 6–10-year category for Barrell Bourbon Batch 021 in 2020; “Best Small Batch Bourbon over 11 years old” (Batch 018) in 2019, and “Best Bourbon” (Batch 011), “Best Small Batch Bourbon,” and “Best Over Proof Rum” (Batch 001) in 2017.
Founded in 2013 in Louisville, Kentucky, BCS selects and blends products that explore different distillation methods, barrels, and aging environments. BCS’s extensive stocks of high-quality casks mean it can craft extraordinary blends that maximize the nuances of each ingredient. Creative finishes and a liberated approach to blending guides every product release.
The award-winning line of BCS releases are now sold in 49 US states, Australia, Canada, and the UK. Follow Barrell Craft Spirits on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram or visit barrellbourbon.com.
Barrell Craft Spirits®
Louisville-based Barrell Craft Spirits® is the original, pre-eminent independent blender of unique, aged, cask strength whiskey and rum. Recognized for our blending expertise since 2013, we skillfully design, produce, and launch leading, unique products that surprise and delight whiskey aficionados and novices alike.
Barrell Craft Spirits®, Barrell®, Barrell Bourbon® and Barrell Rye® are registered trademarks owned by Barrell Craft Spirits LLC.
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by admin | Apr 30, 2024 | IN THE NEWS
Flagship Juke Joint and Crossroads Bourbon Expressions Awarded Double Gold Medals for the Third Consecutive Year
Memphis, TN (April 30, 2024) – Blue Note Bourbon™, the award-winning whiskey portfolio which features big notes and a smooth structure, has taken winning to the next level at this year’s San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Two of the brand’s flagship straight bourbon expressions – Juke Joint and Crossroads – were awarded Platinum medals, a rare honor meaning that each received Double Gold medals for the third consecutive year.
“Having not one, but two of our flagship bourbon whiskeys achieve platinum status at the most prestigious spirits competition in the U.S., is simply incredible,” said Logan Welk, President and Chief Operating Officer, B.R. Distilling Company. “Every spirit brand likes to speak to the quality of their products; very few have the external affirmation of the world’s most respected blind tasting panel. To do this once was an achievement, twice amazing, and now three times is extraordinary. We are proud of the consistency of our products – all presented at an approachable value – and this incredibly rare achievement underscores our team’s dedication to making world-class Kentucky straight bourbon with a signature Memphis twist.”
Blue Note bourbon is artfully crafted to honor the rich blues music that is synonymous with Memphis. The whiskey portfolio is distilled in partnership with Bardstown Bourbon Company (parent company of Green River Distilling Company) and then aged just north of downtown Memphis where the Mississippi and Wolf Rivers collide. The long summers filled with the infamous Memphis heat and cooler evenings forces the whiskey deep into the oak, creating an unmistakably rich flavor that’s bold yet smooth.
Blue Note Juke Joint ($34.99) features a mash bill of 70% corn, 21% rye, and 9% malted barley, and is bottled at 93-proof, unfiltered. Conversely, Blue Note Crossroads ($44.99) highlights two different mash bills: 70% corn, 21% rye, 9% malted barley and 78% corn, 13% rye, 9% malted barley, and is finished with several types of toasted French oak staves and bottled at 100-proof, unfiltered. The flagship portfolio also features Blue Note Uncut and the recently introduced Blue Note Rye, in addition to several highly awarded limited-release offerings, which include Premium Small Batch, Single Barrel Reserve, 17-year, and Special Reserve.
Blue Note’s whiskey portfolio is currently distributed in 17 U.S. states and online at BlueNote.com. Please follow Blue Note on Facebook and Instagram.
About B.R. Distilling Company
Founded in 2014 in Memphis, TN, B.R. Distilling Company is the oldest licensed distillery in Memphis, TN, and producer of world-famous Blue Note Bourbon. Currently, the company produces four flagship expressions, along with regular limited releases, which are distributed across 17 U.S. states, including AL, AR, CO, CT, FL, GA, KS, KY, LA, MO, MS, OK, MO, NJ, NY, SC, TN, and TX and online. Please sip responsibly.
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by admin | Apr 30, 2024 | IN THE NEWS
Limited-Edition Offering Showcases the Company’s Blending and Finishing Expertise
Louisville, KY (April 30, 2024) – Barrell Craft Spirits® (BCS), the original independent blender of unique aged, cask strength whiskey since 2013, today launched the third offering in its Barrell Bourbon Cask Finish Series: Mizunara. The limited-edition Series utilizes the company’s blending and finishing expertise to make bespoke blends of straight bourbon whiskeys with unique finishes. The first two bourbon blends, which launched last Fall, included Amburana and A Tale of Two Islands Rum Finish.
For the newest expression, the BCS blending team created a blend of Indiana (6, 7, and 9-year), Kentucky (8-year) and Tennessee (8 & 14-year) bourbon whiskeys featuring multiple mash bills. The blend was then further matured in Mizunara casks for one and a half years and bottled at cask strength (116.42 proof) in Kentucky with a derived mash bill of corn (76%), rye (20%) and malted barley (4%).
Casks made from rare Mizunara hardwood are a true work of art. The wood is meticulously cut, and the barrels carefully raised due to the wood’s characteristics. Mizunara finishing imparts subtle notes of sandalwood, herbal spice, and coconut to bourbon, and precision is required to craft a harmonious blend.
Founded in 2013 in Louisville, Kentucky, BCS selects and blends products that explore different distillation methods, barrels, and aging environments. BCS’s extensive stocks of high-quality casks mean it can craft extraordinary blends that maximize the nuances of each ingredient. Creative finishes and a liberated approach to blending guides every product release.
The new expression is available for purchase online via the BCS website at barrellbourbon.com and in select retailers beginning in April for the suggested retail price of $89.99 per 750ml bottle. The award-winning line of BCS releases are now sold in 49 US states, Australia, Canada, and the UK. Follow Barrell Craft Spirits on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube, or visit barrellbourbon.com.
Barrell Craft Spirits®
Louisville-based Barrell Craft Spirits® is the original, pre-eminent independent blender of unique, aged, cask strength whiskey and rum. Recognized for our blending expertise since 2013, we skillfully design, produce, and launch leading, unique products that surprise
and delight whiskey aficionados and novices alike. Our cask-strength small-batch and single-barrel releases have quickly become an influencing force in American whiskey, winning awards from the world’s most prestigious distilled spirits publications and competitions.
Barrell Craft Spirits®, Barrell®, Barrell Bourbon® and Barrell Rye® are registered trademarks owned by Barrell Craft Spirits LLC.
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by admin | Apr 29, 2024 | IN THE NEWS
Award-Winning Whiskey Portfolio Proudly Partners with America’s Leading Professional Team Pickleball League for the Upcoming 2024 and 2025 Seasons
Memphis, TN (April 29, 2024) – Blue Note Bourbon™ has announced a multi-year partnership as the official bourbon of Major League Pickleball (MLP), the preeminent professional coed team pickleball league featuring nearly 100 of the world’s best players participating in America’s fastest-growing sport.
The exclusive and first major sponsorship for the burgeoning brand will shine a spotlight on the award-winning whiskey portfolio during nine MLP events across the 2024 and 2025 seasons. The brand will have a presence in both the VIP hospitality and sponsor village areas at three events this year – MLP Atlanta (May 9-12), MLP Miami (Oct 24-27) and MLP Playoffs: Round 1 in Dallas (Nov 1-3). Attendees will have the opportunity to learn all about the Blue Note brand and sample a variety of signature cocktails.
Additionally, the partnership affords Blue Note the following broadcast (TV/MLP livestreams) and on-court assets throughout 2024-25 season: brand logo, signage, advertisements, and public address announcements; presence on MLP’s website and social media channels; and rights to pour at all 2024-2025 MLP events.
“We’re thrilled to be the first official bourbon sponsor of Major League Pickleball,” said Logan Welk, President and Chief Operating Officer, B.R. Distilling Company. “Like MLP and the sport of pickleball, Blue Note is experiencing unprecedented interest and growth. The sport aligns perfectly with the Blue Note drinker, and we look forward to introducing our award-winning bourbons to the players and fans alike.”
Launched in 2018, Blue Note is artfully crafted to honor the rich blues music that is synonymous with the soul of Memphis. The brand’s whiskey portfolio is distilled in partnership with Bardstown Bourbon Company (parent company of Green River Distilling Company) and then aged just north of downtown where the Mississippi and Wolf Rivers collide. The long summers filled with infamous Memphis heat and cooler evenings forces the whiskey deep into the oak, creating an unmistakably rich flavor that’s bold yet smooth.
“Blue Note Bourbon and Major League Pickleball share many of the same core qualities for fans – they are both approachable while also being bold and smooth,” said MLP Chief Executive Officer Bruce Popko. “We look forward to welcoming them to the MLP family, starting with MLP Atlanta.”
Availability
Blue Note’s whiskey portfolio includes Juke Joint, Crossroads, Uncut, and Rye whiskey, and is currently distributed in 17 U.S. states and online at BlueNote.com. Please follow Blue Note on Facebook and Instagram.
About B.R. Distilling Company
Founded in 2014 in Memphis, TN, B.R. Distilling Company is the oldest licensed distillery in Memphis, TN, and producer of world-famous Blue Note Bourbon. Currently, the company produces four flagship expressions, along with regular limited releases, which are distributed across 17 U.S. states, including AL, AR, CO, CT, FL, GA, KS, KY, LA, MO, MS, OK, MO, NJ, NY, SC, TN, and TX and online. Please sip responsibly.
About MLP by Margaritaville
MLP by Margaritaville (Major League Pickleball) is the preeminent team-based professional pickleball league, featuring nearly 100 of the best athletes across 22 teams, a unique coed format, easy to understand scoring, iconic team owners, and the most electric live events and fan experience in the sport. Founded in 2021, MLP named its first-ever title sponsor, Margaritaville, branding the league MLP by Margaritaville in December 2022. For more information on Major League Pickleball, visit the official website and follow MLP on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
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by admin | Apr 4, 2024 | IN THE NEWS
Independent Blender’s First Non-Cask Strength Offering is an Easy-drinking, Full-flavored Bourbon at 100 Proof
Louisville, KY (April 4, 2024) – Barrell Craft Spirits® (BCS) today announced that Barrell Foundation, the original independent blender’s first non-cask strength bourbon, was awarded a Platinum Medal at the 2024 L.A. Spirits Awards. The competition employs a blind tasting system to ensure that judges focus on the quality of each entry and are uninfluenced by information that might invoke favoritism or prejudices. Barrell Foundation is a blend of Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee, and Maryland bourbon whiskeys all ranging from five to nine years and bottled at 100-proof (50% ABV). The expression features a derived mashbill of 73% corn, 23% rye, and 4% malted barley.
“We’re thrilled that Barrell Foundation, our first non-cask strength bourbon, won a Platinum Medal from the L.A. Spirits Awards,” said BCS Founder Joe Beatrice. “We applied the same meticulous, scientific approach to blending this 100-proof release that we put behind all our products. We welcomed the challenge to show that we can produce great bourbon whiskey at a more approachable strength and price for all occasions.”
Since launching last October, Barrell Foundation has also won the following awards:
- Whisky Advocate rating of 91 points
- World Whiskies Awards 2024 Best Blended Bourbon
- Whiskey Raiders 2023 Best Whiskey Awards
Barrell Foundation tastes great neat and works well in classic cocktails like an Old Fashioned. The new ongoing release, which is available at fine retailers throughout the U.S., has a suggested retail price of $59.99 per 750ml bottle.
Founded in 2013 in Louisville, Kentucky, BCS selects and blends products that explore different distillation methods, barrels, and aging environments. BCS’s extensive stocks of high-quality casks mean it can craft extraordinary blends that maximize the nuances of each ingredient. Creative finishes and a liberated approach to blending guides every product release. The award-winning line of BCS releases are now sold in 49 US states, Australia, Canada, and the UK. Follow Barrell Craft Spirits on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram or visit barrellbourbon.com.
Barrell Craft Spirits®
Louisville-based Barrell Craft Spirits® is the original, pre-eminent independent blender of unique, aged, cask strength whiskey and rum. Recognized for our blending expertise since 2013, we skillfully design, produce, and launch leading, unique products that surprise
and delight whiskey aficionados and novices alike. Our cask-strength small-batch and single-barrel releases have quickly become an influencing force in American whiskey, winning awards from the world’s most prestigious distilled spirits publications and competitions. Barrell Craft Spirits®, Barrell®, Barrell Bourbon® and Barrell Rye® are registered trademarks owned by Barrell Craft Spirits LLC.
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