Kentucky Distillers’ Association

Welcomes Buzzard’s Roost

as Newest Craft Member

Micro Distillery Brings A Mix of Tradition and Innovation to Louisville’s Booming Bourbon Community

FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky Distillers’ Association (KDA) today announced Buzzard’s Roost Spirits as the newest member of the non-profit trade group that unites and leads Kentucky’s signature Bourbon and distilled spirits industry.

Buzzard’s Roost Spirits, established by co-founders Judith Hollis Jones and Jason Brauner, as a contract distilled brand now is also a micro distillery nestled on Whisky Row in downtown Louisville.

“Building our business on the esteemed Whiskey Row in Louisville was a dream come true for us and we are so excited to now be able to join the Kentucky Distillers’ Association,” said co-founder, Judith Hollis Jones.

“We wouldn’t be where we are today without the support of fellow distillers. That’s what is so special about this work, the Bourbon community and the impact we can have on the wider community when we attract tourism and grow our business.”

Jones and Brauner, both native Kentuckians and Bourbon lovers, met doing barrel picks for independent ventures – Brauner’s Bourbon’s Bistro and Judy’s consultancy focused on client gifts.

Jason had been steeped in the bourbon community for almost 20 years ,with a culinary background, had returned to Kentucky and was looking for an entrepreneurial venture. Together they decided it was time to step into building a bourbon brand.

“We researched all aspects of the industry for a little more than two years to ensure we could start with knowledge,” said Jones.

“We have grown our brand by acquisition of aged whiskey from MGP and others and are preparing for the future with new make produced by Bardstown Bourbon Company and Green River Distillery.”

“From the beginning, the makers at Buzzard’s Roost embraced the traditions that make Kentucky Bourbon such a powerhouse. Working alongside other distillers, they found a new way to share the spirit we love so much,” said Eric Gregory, President of KDA.

“When new members join, we help them explore the future, and I am confident Buzzard’s Roost will be a part of Louisville’s Bourbon community for years to come, bringing new jobs and tourism to the state’s largest city.”

Buzzards Roost joins KDA as a “Craft” level member, aging between 1 and 10,000 barrels per year.

The KDA now has more than 60 member distilleries, the most since the glorious Repeal of Prohibition.

Buzzard’s Roost produces Buzzard’s Roost Barrel Strength Bourbon, Buzzard’s Roost Toasted American Oak Bourbon, Buzzard’s Roost Char # 1 Bourbon, Single Barrel Bourbon for private selection, RYE, Buzzard’s Roost Barrel Strength Rye, Buzzard’s Roost Toasted Barrel Rye and Buzzard’s Roost Char #1 Rye.

Learn more at https://www.buzzardsroostwhiskey.com

Founded in 1880, the Kentucky Distillers’ Association (KDA) is the worldwide voice of Bourbon.

About the Kentucky Distillers’ Association:

Founded in 1880, the Kentucky Distillers’ Association is the legendary voice for Kentucky’s signature Bourbon and distilled spirits industry. Its diverse and growing membership produces the overwhelming majority of the world’s Bourbon, from historic, global brands to emerging micro distilleries that are fostering the next generation of the Commonwealth’s landmark economic engine and its thriving, timeless craft. Member benefits include media relations, international trade development, private sampling events, technical assistance, economic development support, networking, legal defense, marketing strategies, governmental and regulatory advocacy and innovative tourism experiences through the KDA’s world-famous Kentucky Bourbon Trail® and Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour® adventures. A 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization, the KDA maintains an open membership policy, champions a strong commitment to the responsible and moderate consumption of spirits, and fights to curb underage drinking and drunk driving. Learn more at www.kybourbon.com and www.kybourbontrail.com.

Happy New Year! We hope you had a wonderful holiday filled with warmth, laughter, and, of course, some sensational Society drams.

As we start a new year, we’d like to invite you to join us in celebrating the pure pleasure of phenomenal whisky flavours. This First Friday, we have 11 new bottles that perfectly encapsulate the essence of Scotch whisky. And with Burns Night coming up, why not plan your toast to the Bard by choosing a Society dram to drink on that night.

What are you waiting for? Click over to our website now to preview ahead of their release today at 9am.

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JANUARY UNFILTERED

In this month’s Unfiltered, we focus on flavour as the driving force behind everything we do. We explore cask selection, maturation and expert analysis by our Tasting Panel. Check out our feature on sherry-cask maturation and a Q&A with Euan Campbell in a Jerez bodega. We also explore the origins of flavour from various parts of the whisky-making process, starting with malted barley.

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Two for One on Tour & Tasting

We hope you are enjoying a relaxing Christmas, as we extend our heartfelt wishes to you. Here’s to the memories created and the ones left to unfold. Your unwavering support has been the key ingredient in our distilleries success, and for that, we are truly thankful. May the coming year be filled with prosperity, good health, and the simple pleasures that make life extraordinary. 

Cheers to you, and may your festive season be as rich and fulfilling as the depth of flavour found in every sip of our cherished whiskies. Treat yourself and a friend to an unforgettable experience at the award-winning Cotswolds Distillery. All tour and tastings booked online or in-store for 1st January to 11th February will be 2 for 1*.

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Dive into our distillery’s rich history, witness the craft of spirit-making, and savour our award-winning creations together. Book your tour now for January and February and make memories that will last a lifetime!

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Become A Connoisseur in 2024

Are you looking to develop your interest in Scotch Whisky in 2024? Gain priority access, a lifetime discount and in depth knowledge by joining the Wolfpack. As a Luna member you are added to the priority mailing list that is given exclusive buying rights to every small batch Wolfcraig bottling before public release.  You are rewarded with a lifetime 10% discount across all products on our website by logging in with your email.

You become privy to personal insights, comments and extra in depth release information from our Master Blender partnership, deepening your knowledge on expertly crafted Scotch Whisky.

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As we all take a needed breather between Christmas and New Year, kick back with the 2023 blog posts from industry veteran, Richard “The Nose” Paterson, on our website. Start off with Richard’s blog post – “The Cask is King” – that follows him to Jerez de la Frontera in the crafting of our rich 14 Year Old Deluxe Blend earlier this year.

You can find more articles from Richard at the bottom of our homepage. We look forward to welcoming you as our newest Wolfpack Member very soon,

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Macallan “The Harmony Collection – 2023 Amber Meadow” Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) $219.99 View

The new Harmony Collection from Macallan has been an enormous hit with single-malt fans and collectors alike. The first release in 2021 can now be found averaging double its original price tag. The 2023 marks the third release of this special Scotch. Each release draws inspiration from the natural world with the first being Cacao, the second Arabica, and this one takes inspiration from the lush meadows of Scotland.

1997 Macallan 25 Year Old “Symington’s Choice Collection Signatory” 1st Fill Oloroso Sherry Hogshead Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) $2,999.99 View

Mark’s Whisky Ramblings 514: Auchentoshan 13 Year Old 2007 La Maison du Whisky

Mark Dermul, Belgian whiskyblogger, sips his favorite Lowlander. This dark Auchentoshan – a vatting of two so-called 1^st use sherry butts – was bottled by La Maison du Whisky, a famous French importer, in their so-called Artist Collective Series. This is release 5.6, a 13 years old Auchentoshan from 2007 at 48% with a great label by French artist Théo Guinard.

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It’s been a monumental year for The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, and we couldn’t be more grateful to have shared it with all of you.

From retracing our founder Pip Hills’ first steps to breaking records with our incredible tastings, we’ve been on a whirlwind ride. We’ve enjoyed maverick tastings, festival celebrations, and let’s not forget about our revamped Members’ Rooms!

Pour yourself a dram and watch as we take a quick look back some of the highlights from our 40th anniversary year. Trust us when we say it’s a journey you won’t regret. And guess what? We’ll be back for more whisky adventures in the new year.

Wishing you all the very best for 2024 – here’s to another year of amazing whisky experiences. Slainthe!

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December 2023 Auction ENDS TONIGHT!

Browse our listings to bag a bottle worth bragging about!

Auction closes from 8pm TONIGHT (GMT) Thursday 4th January 2024!

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Gordon & Macphail – Speyside Collection (6 x 70cl)

An exceptional collection chosen with care by Gordon & MacPhail showcases four decades from the 20th century, spanning four generations of the Urquhart family-run business. Introduced to the world by Directors Michael and David, these bottles bear vintages from the lifetimes of their father and grandfather before him. The collection not only traces the history of the Urquhart family, but single malt whisky itself, featuring expressions from some of the best and best kept secret distilleries in Scotland’s most prominent whisky producing region, Speyside.

6 Bottles, 4 decades and over 3 centuries of whisky in this one box.

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LOCHSIDE

41 YEAR OLD

1981 | 70cl | 46.7% ABV

The Lochside Distillery was established in 1957 after being converted from a brewery. The distillery closed in 1992 and demolished in 2004. The Whisky is rich with notes of seville orange, baked apple and a hint of aged leather.

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Colour: gold.

Nose: rich stewed fruit aromas combine with medjool dates and citrus peel . Pressed apple and sultana s develop alongside subtle aniseed.

Taste: smooth flavours of seville orange gives way to baked apple and a hint of aged leather . Toasted almond s lead to herbal influences.

Finish: medium-bodied with lingering mixed nuts and spice.

Silent distilleries are distilleries that are no longer in operation. Some may have been mothballed (closed for a period of time due to financial constraints) while others may have been demolished completely. Either way it means the whiskies produced from these distilleries are in short supply and high demand.