by admin | Jul 11, 2026 | IN THE NEWS
Award-Winning Whiskey Brand Also Changes Distributors in Kentucky
Memphis, TN (June 22, 2026) – B.R. Distilling, parent company of Blue Note Bourbon™, the award-winning whiskey portfolio which is artfully crafted to honor the rich blues music that is synonymous with Memphis, has broadened its distribution into Indiana and Nebraska, selecting Vino Indiana and Quench Fine Wines, respectively. B.R. Distilling also selected Heritage Wine & Spirits as its new distributor in Kentucky.
“Choosing the right distribution partners is one of the most important decisions a growing whiskey brand can make,” said Dan Jurkovic, National Sales Director, B.R. Distilling Co. “As consumer demand for Blue Note Bourbon increases, we’re excited to welcome these three new distribution partners to our network. Their market expertise, strong retail relationships, and shared commitment to building premium spirits brands will help us expand our reach while ensuring more consumers have access to our award-winning portfolio. We look forward to working together to accelerate growth in these key markets.”
Blue Note’s whiskey portfolio is distilled in Kentucky and then aged just north of downtown Memphis 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. The award-winning portfolio includes the flagship Juke Joint ($34.99), Toasted (formerly known as Crossroads) ($44.99), Uncut ($49.99), and Straight Rye Whiskey ($34.99) expressions. At the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, Juke Joint and Crossroads were awarded Platinum medals, a rare honor meaning that each expression has received Double Gold medals for three consecutive years. In recent years, Blue Note has also introduced several other highly awarded limited-release offerings, which include Premium Small Batch, Single Barrel Reserve, Special Reserve, 17-year, and a Honey Rye and Honey Bourbon Cask.
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 five flagship expressions, along with regular limited releases, which are distributed across the following U.S. states: AL, AR, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MS, MO, NE, NJ, NY, OK, RI, SC, TN, TX, Washington, DC and WI as well as online at BlueNoteBourbon.com via Bevstack, which can be shipped to: AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, ME, MN, MO, MT, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, TX, VT, WA, WI, WV, and WY. Take note. Sip responsibly.
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by admin | Jul 11, 2026 | IN THE NEWS
Higher-Proof Line Extension Expands Upon First Joint Venture Between Caribbean Distilleries to Produce a Multi-Island Blended Rum
Corona del Mar, CA (June 23, 2026) – Probitas, the award-winning white blended rum which has set a new gold standard for White Rum used in cocktails, has launched a new Green Label Blended Rum. Like Probitas White, Green Label comes from two of the most iconic distilleries in two of the most respected islands in the Caribbean for rum making – Foursquare Rum Distillery in Barbados and Hampden Estate in Jamaica.
The new expression is a blend of three distinct rums, blended by Master Distiller and Master Blender Richard Seale of Foursquare Rum Distillery in Barbados. The components include Unaged Double Retort Pot Still Rum from Hampden Estate in Jamaica, along with Unaged Twin-Column Coffey Still Rum, Unaged Double-Retort Pot Still Rum and two-year aged Double-Retort Pot Still Rum all from Foursquare Rum Distillery in Barbados. The Green Label also includes caramel made by Richard at Foursquare in Barbados that is produced through a process of super heating sugar, while leaving zero residual sweetness.
Probitas Green Label Tasting Notes
- Aroma: rich figs, fresh caramel, brown butter and vanilla, layered with hints of pineapple, orange peel, coconut and an overripe banana and subtle grassy note
- Palate: bold and complex, but surprisingly easy considering its proof. Notes of brown sugar and caramelized pineapple with layered tannins, giving way to a bright and almost citrus forward finish
Probitas Green Label plays well in traditional cocktails, and especially with bold and intense tropical cocktails.
“The newest release from Probitas has somehow managed to fill an unexpected gap in every rum bar’s backbar,” said Joe Mele of Coastal Kitchen & Daiquiri Bar in Bayshore Long Island.
“Probitas Green Label is an incredibly flavor packed pure expression of Barbados and Jamaica. The higher proof and rich molasses notes allow for it to hold its own in place of whiskey in classics like an old fashioned and sazerac, while still staying light enough on its feet to put forth incredible daiquiris. Mix this into your secret mai-tai specs, your house rum blends, and anywhere else you can. Outstanding.”
“I love mixing up cocktails with Probitas Green Label because it’s an incredibly versatile rum with a depth of flavor that shines on its own in a simple Daiquiri, but also in cocktails with big, bold flavors like a Negroni or a Corn ‘n’ Oil,” said Pepper Stashek, Bar Kabawa, in New York City.
Probitas Green Blended Rum was distilled, matured, blended, and bottled entirely in the Caribbean. No sugar, nor neutral/multi column spirit added. The expression was bottled at 57% ABV (114 proof) and is now available throughout the U.S. and online for the suggested retail price of $34.99.
For more information, please visit https://altamarbrands.com/brands/probitas-rum/ and Probitas on Instagram.
About Altamar Brands LLC
Founded in 2005 by W. L. Lyons Brown, III, Altamar Brands is a small, entrepreneurial outfit founded to develop and import esoteric, artisanal spirits brands that offer unique and distinctive production stories in their respective categories. They include: Elvelo Tequila, Foursquare Rum, High n’ Wicked Whiskeys, Kubler Absinthe, Lágrimas del Valle Tequila, Probitas Rum, Right Gin, and R.L. Seale’s Barbados Rum.
For more information, please visit https://altamarbrands.com/
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