Limestone Branch
Steve Beam, distiller at Limestone Branch Distillery in Lebanon, makes flavored sugar shine and more.
Central Kentucky Tours
Kentucky Life host Doug Flynn joins Bruce Ashford, owner of Central Kentucky Tours, at historic Beaumont Inn in Harrodsburg to get the tour underway. The Barrel to Bottle Tour takes groups on a trip through the Central Kentucky countryside to visit the Kentucky Cooperage in Lebanon, where the barrels for bourbon are made. The tour also includes stops at Maker’s Mark in Loretto, Lebanon’s Limestone Branch Distillery and Danville’s Wilderness Trail Distillery in Danville, where Flynn explores the science behind the sip.
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Capital Region's oldest distillery heads to the Big Apple
ALBANY -- The Albany Distilling Company, owned by two friends and
a cat (Cooper) will participate in the Manhattan Cocktail Classic on
Friday, May 17th. The company, which is the first licensed distillery in
the Capital Region since prohibition, will join 23 other distilleries
from across New York State.The announcement comes after last
years Wine, Beer, and Spirits summit, hosted by Governor Cuomo.
Currently, the Governor is making changes to reduce the steps and fees
that comes along with local distilleries. The Governor's intention is to
grow agriculture and local tourism and support small businesses like
ADco.The changes to craft distilling that the state has put
through has made it easier for us to sell our products. There is still
more work to be done, but we feel this event will highlight the spirits
culture we're trying to recreate not only in Albany, but across the
state, says co-owner and distiller, Matthew Jager.Reports show
distilleries are booming and because of that local farms are benefiting.
Together they connect local ingredients, crops and customs.Since
2009, the Manhattan Cocktail Classic has been New York Citys premier
event for spirit and cocktail enthusiasts. The event is open to the
public, but tickets sell fast.Were really proud of the state
we are from, and we're really excited to represent the Capital Region as
one of New York States craft distilleries selected for the Manhattan
Cocktail Classic, says John Curtin, co-owner and distiller. This
opportunity not only puts us on an equal playing field with top brands
in the industry, but places Albany on the map in the spirits industry.ADco
will serve drinks using one of their homemade rums at the Manhattan
Cocktail Classics opening gala on Friday, May 17th. The gala will be
held at the New York Public Library, and kicks off a five day festival
with an anticipated attendance of more than 3,000 cocktail enthusiasts.This
presents an immense opportunity to showcase on a major stage. Even
though we are a local distillery using local grains, we are competing
with the major such as Diageo. Events like the Manhatten Cocktail
Classic create for a major opportunity for us to get our name and our
brands out there, adds Jager.This summer ADco will add a new
addition to the line-up, and introduce the Capital Region to their rye
whiskey. They will also be crafting a homemade vodka in the near future.If you are interested in a tour or tasting, or would like to learn more about the company, click here. You can also keep informed by liking their Facebook page, and/or follow them on twitter @AlbDistCo.
Dance for a Cause Show Two 4 18 2012 nora and j.t..wmv
Nora Hatton and J.T. Burton perform the waltz on Dance For a Cause on Central Kentucky Television. The voting has begun. Vote at The Olive Branch Christian Store in Bardstown, Smith and Associates Insurance in Bardstown, the Old Courthouse in Bardstown, Saint Catharine College, the Springfield Opera House, Limestone Branch Distillery in Lebanon, Hennings Restaurant in Lebanon or Central Kentucky Television on Main Street in Lebanon. A dollar a vote for your favorite couple with all the voting money going to the United Way