KENTUCKY DISTILLERS’ ASSOCIATION WELCOMES LEFT BANK BOURBON AS NEWEST MEMBER
BRAND RECREATES HISTORIC DOWNRIVER JOURNEY OF BOURBON
FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Kentucky Distillers’ Affiliation in the present day introduced Left Financial institution Bourbon in Jefferson County as the most recent member of the non-profit commerce group that unites and leads Kentucky’s signature Bourbon and distilled spirits business.
Left Financial institution Bourbon was based in 2018 and has created a singular Bourbon expression by marrying hand-picked Bourbons with custom-blended oak staves. Starting its journey in Kentucky, every barrel ages because it floats down the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers to New Orleans for bottling.
The model’s label additionally options “alligator horses,” a reference to the powerful, versatile, and resilient Kentuckians hailed as “half horse, half alligator” as they helped Andrew Jackson defeat the British within the Battle of New Orleans in 1815, a key occasion within the Warfare of 1812.
“Becoming a member of the KDA is a proud second for our crew because it permits us to rejoice the business’s wealthy heritage amongst a neighborhood of historic Bourbonmakers,” stated Left Financial institution Bourbon President and Co-Founder, Ken Hagan.
“We’ve devoted ourselves to craft spirits with our guiding ardour rooted within the journey of early American Bourbonmakers. We’ve created a singular Bourbon expression that recreates the origin story of Bourbon in a bottle.”
KDA President Eric Gregory stated, “Our business continues to see new concepts and practices getting used to assist differentiate manufacturers, all whereas creating memorable Bourbon experiences for our guests.
“As we proudly welcome Left Financial institution Bourbon to our KDA household, we rejoice how Kentucky Bourbon is dropped at these all over the world — even by way of our rivers — and we’re reminded of our wealthy Bourbon legacy that we work to strengthen inside our communities.”
Be taught extra about Left Financial institution Bourbon at leftbankbourbon.com or go to them in particular person of their tasting room on the Logan Avenue Market close to downtown Louisville.
Positioned at 1001 Logan Avenue, Left Financial institution joins the rising Bourbon tourism and financial influence within the Louisville Metro area. Jefferson and surrounding counties now have 27 distilleries which can be chargeable for greater than 7,000 jobs and greater than $664 million in payroll.
Bourbon brings an financial influence of $3.3 billion and practically $77 million in native and state tax income to the Louisville area annually. As well as, Kentucky Bourbon Path® distilleries reported practically 900,000 guests to the world final yr, including extra income to native coffers.
Left Financial institution Bourbon joins KDA as a “Craft” stage member, growing old between 1 and 1,000 barrels yearly. Go to the KDA and its Kentucky Bourbon Path® journey at www.kybourbon.com and www.kybourbontrail.com.
Based in 1880, the Kentucky Distillers’ Affiliation (KDA) is the Worldwide Voice of Bourbon™.
Based in 1880, the Kentucky Distillers’ Affiliation is the Worldwide Voice of Bourbon™. Its numerous and rising membership produces the overwhelming majority of the world’s Bourbon, from historic, international manufacturers to rising micro distilleries which can be fostering the following technology of the Commonwealth’s timeless craft. Kentucky Bourbon is a $9 billion financial engine producing greater than 23,500 jobs and attracting over 2 million visits yearly by way of the KDA’s Kentucky Bourbon Path® expertise. A 501(c)(6) nonprofit group, the KDA maintains an open membership coverage, champions a powerful dedication to the accountable and reasonable consumption of spirits, and fights to curb underage consuming and drunk driving.
