Upcoming Activities in Kentucky include George Remus’ Sponsorship of
the 2019 Bourbon Classic and Cocktail Challenge
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 12, 2019 (Atchison, KS) – MGP Ingredients (Nasdaq: MGPI) has partnered with Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) in Kentucky to support the continued growth of their proprietary spirits brands: TILL American Wheat Vodka, George Remus Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Remus Repeal Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Rossville Union Straight Rye Whiskey and Eight & Sand Blended Bourbon Whiskey. All brands are wholly-owned by MGP Ingredients, a leading distiller with operations in Atchison, Kansas and Lawrenceburg, Indiana.
“We are proud to partner with RNDC to build awareness and sales of our spirits portfolio andsupport our growing brand presence in Kentucky,” says Andrew Mansinne, Vice President of Brands, MGP Ingredients. “Kentucky has helped drive national appreciation for craft spirits, especially in the bourbon and whiskey categories. We look forward to working with the market experts at RNDC to reach whiskey lovers through premier educational events such as the upcoming Bourbon Classic.”
For the second year, George Remus is a sponsor of the Bourbon Classic in Louisville, which brings together the best of the bourbon and culinary worlds through interactive tastings and workshops, including the Bourbon Classic Cocktail & Culinary Challenge. A 2018 winner for Best Pairing, George Remus Bourbon will compete for the 2019 Best Classic and Contemporary small plates and bourbon cocktail pairing. Find out more about the 7thAnnual Bourbon Classic (February 20-23, 2019) at bourbonclassic.com.
All MGP brands are available in Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Texas, Wisconsin and Montana.
About MGP
Founded in 1941, MGP (Nasdaq: MGPI) is a leading supplier of premium distilled spirits and specialty wheat proteins and starches. Distilled spirits include bourbon and rye whiskeys, gins and vodkas, which are carefully crafted through a combination of art and science backed by decades of experience. The company’s proteins and starches are created in the same manner and provide a host of functional, nutritional and sensory benefits for a wide range of food products. MGP additionally is a top producer of high-quality industrial alcohol for use in both food and non-food applications. The company is headquartered in Atchison, Kansas, where distilled alcohol products and food ingredients are produced. Premium spirits are also distilled and matured at the company’s facility in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. For more information, visit mgpingredients.com.
About TILL®American Wheat Vodka
TILL American Wheat Vodka is crafted by the expert distillery team at MGP Ingredients, based in Atchison, Kansas. Created from premium Kansas wheat sourced from the best farms in the region, TILL Vodka is distilled using a proprietary process perfected over 75 years. The result is a uniquely smooth premium vodka that showcases the best of Midwest craftsmanship. The suggested retail price of TILL Vodka is $18.99 for a 750-ml bottle. Connect with us: TILLVodka.com, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@tillvodka). Till Distilling Company, Atchison, Kansas. 40% ALC/VOL. Be Proud of your Legacy. Enjoy responsibly.
About George Remus® Straight Bourbon Whiskey
George Remus, a bourbon brand named after the legendary “King of the Bootleggers,” is crafted by MGP Ingredients at their historic Lawrenceburg, Indiana distillery. George Remus Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a high-rye blend of bourbon whiskies, aged over four years, with a hint of vanilla, a maple aroma, and a sweet-yet-characteristic rye flavor (SRP: $39.99/750-ml bottle). Series II of Remus Repeal Reserve is crafted from 2007/2008 reserve bourbons and is available in limited quantities (SRP: $84.99/750-ml bottle). Connect with us: GeorgeRemus.com, Twitter(@GeorgeRemus), Facebook and Instagram (@GeorgeRemusBourbon).G. Remus Distilling Co., Lawrenceburg, IN, 47% ALC/VOL. & 50% ALC/VOL. Be Legendary. Sip Responsibly.
About Rossville Union Straight Rye Whiskey
For nearly 200 years, Lawrenceburg’s master distillers have been perfecting the original handcrafted rye blends in one of America’s last Prohibition-era distilleries. Exclusively from the masters of rye at MGP Ingredients, Rossville Union is a return to the golden age of rye with an authentic taste perfected in “Whiskey City.” Rossville Union Master Crafted Straight Rye Whiskey offers a balance of sweet oak with rye spice aged a minimum of four years (SRP: $39.99/750-ml bottle). Boldly bottled at 112.6 proof for indulgent sipping, Rossville Union Barrel Proof Straight Rye Whiskey (SRP: $69.99/750-ml bottle) is blended from the finest barrel reserves to deliver a full, but balanced cask-strength rye whiskey with a spicy, caramel-forward taste and a smoky finish. Connect with us: RossvilleUnion.com, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram (@RossvilleUnion). Rossville Distillery, Lawrenceburg, IN, 47% ALC/VOL. & 56.3% ALC/VOL. Sip Masterfully, But Responsibly.
About Eight & Sand Blended Bourbon Whiskey
Eight & Sand Blended Bourbon Whiskey, the newest member of MGP’s Rack House Series, is a blend of incredible bourbon and whiskies married together to create a smooth and satisfying experience in every sip. The nose and palate deliver spicy rye and cinnamon notes, followed by a touch of caramel at the caboose. There are no additives or colors – just the good stuff: quality, blended bourbon whiskey. Offered at an SRP of $29.99 (750-ml), Eight & Sand is competitively priced for smooth sailing ahead. Eight & Sand Blended Bourbon Whiskey supports great American Railroad Museums and historic preservation. Connect with us: EightandSandWhiskey.com, and Facebook (@eightandsandwhiskey). Distilled and blended by MGP Distilling, Lawrenceburg, IN, 44% ALC/VOL. Keep it on the Rails. Enjoy Eight & Sand Responsibly.
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