Andre Regard (proper) and Damon Thayer (left).
Kentucky Senator Spirits Expands to Louisiana with Launch of New Bourbon Line
Honoring Senator Huey P. Lengthy
The celebrated John Edwards Launch arrives alongside the debut of “Louisiana Senator
Bourbon” — a daring new small-batch sequence with deep southern roots
BATON ROUGE, LA — Kentucky Senator Spirits, LLC, the group behind the award-winning Kentucky Senator Bourbon model, pronounces its growth into Louisiana with two thrilling developments: the arrival of the John Edwards Launch and the debut of an all-new assortment, Louisiana Senator Bourbon, starting with The Huey P. Lengthy Launch, accessible July 3.
Marking a brand new chapter for the model, this growth brings the daring heritage of its small-batch Kentucky Bourbon into one of many South’s most spirited states. The inaugural Louisiana Senator Bourbon small-batch launch will have fun the colourful legacy of Senator Huey P. Lengthy, recognized nationwide as “The Kingfish.”
The Huey P. Lengthy Launch is the primary in a three-part vertical sequence that includes an 8-year, 9-year, and 10-year Bourbon over the following two years. The brand new line is bottled at a robust 107 proof, with a 78% corn, 13% rye, 9% malted barley mash invoice. This debut launch provides a wealthy and sophisticated profile—and a restricted run of simply 1,000 bottles, together with a small batch and single barrel choice. It will likely be distributed by Uncorked in Louisiana.
Kentucky Senator Bourbon collaborated with Denny Potter and Jane Bowie of Potter Jane Distillery in Springfield, Kentucky to mix the Louisiana Senator Bourbon Huey Lengthy Launch. Potter and Bowie may also work with Kentucky Senator Bourbon on subsequent releases of Louisiana Senator in 2026 and 2027 that shall be a part of a three-bottle vertical launch. This collaboration is a part of Kentucky Senator Bourbon’s collaboration with grasp distillers and blenders to supply world class Bourbon.
“We couldn’t consider a greater determine to launch this new line than Huey P. Lengthy,” stated Kentucky Senator Bourbon co-founder Andre Regard. “He was daring, unapologetic and unforgettable identical to this Bourbon.”
Remembered as probably the most audacious and populist voices in American political historical past, Senator Huey P. Lengthy served as Louisiana’s governor from 1928–1932 and U.S. Senator from 1932 till his assassination in 1935. His “Each Man a King” philosophy and fiery charisma earned him nationwide consideration and his legacy looms giant in Louisiana lore.
“Louisiana has all the time been Bourbon nation,” stated co-founder Damon Thayer, “and we’re excited to convey each Kentucky Senator and Louisiana Senator Bourbon into this vibrant neighborhood of collectors and lovers.”
Along with the brand new Louisiana line, Bourbon lovers within the Bayou State can even benefit from the newest within the Kentucky Senator Bourbon assortment: the John Edwards Launch, honoring Kentucky’s second-ever U.S. Senator and a pioneer of Bourbon County.
Aged 7.5 years and bottled at 107 proof, the John Edwards Launch includes a mash invoice of 75% corn, 21% rye, and 4% malted barley and delivers daring notes of caramel, toasted oak, and heat spice. A restricted quantity shall be accessible this summer time in Louisiana.
To study extra about Kentucky Senator Bourbon, discover the John Edwards Launch, or get a sneak peek at upcoming Louisiana Senator editions, go to www.kysenatorbourbon.com.
About Kentucky Senator Bourbon
Kentucky Senator Bourbon is an award-winning small-batch Bourbon model dedicated to crafting distinctive spirits with a facet of American historical past. Every limited-edition launch is known as after a U.S. Senator and represents a mix of custom, character and U.S. heritage; it’s distilled and aged in Kentucky for at the least six years (the identical size as a U.S. senate time period).
Based by Andre Regard and Damon Thayer, Kentucky Senator Bourbon revives a historic model as soon as produced by Crigler & Crigler in Covington and later Double Springs Distillers in Bardstown. The model launched its first revival launch in 2021 and has since change into recognized for producing richly aged, 107-proof Bourbon expressions that join previous and current.
Awards & Recognition
- Kentucky Senator Bourbon’s inaugural launch, the Alben W. Barkley Launch, was highlighted in Forbes’ On-line Journal: Learn Extra!
- Fred Minnick, a famous Bourbon writer, ranked Kentucky Senator Bourbon in his Prime 100 Whiskeys of 2021 and 2022: 2021 Rankings | 2022 Rankings | 2023 Rankings
- Kentucky Senator Bourbon gained Gold ASCOT Awards for style and a Double Platinum ASCOT Award for advertising and marketing and model design: Learn Extra!
- Kentucky Senator Bourbon just lately gained its first Double Gold medal from the San Francisco World Spirits Competition for its 2024 John Brown launch. Learn Extra!
