THIRD GENERATION MEMBER OF FOUNDING FAMILY ANDY SHAPIRA JOINS HEAVEN HILL DISTILLERIES, INC.
BARDSTOWN, KY--Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc., the country's largest independent family-owned spirits producer and marketer, announced that Andy Shapira, son of company president Max L. Shapira, will be returning to his home state and family business as new Director of Sales Analysis, effective August 1st.
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FOR RELEASE: August 6, 2007
Burnett's Pomegranate Vodka Added to Flavored Vodka Portfolio
BARDSTOWN, KY--Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc., producers of the Burnett's Gin and Vodka franchise, have added Pomegranate as the 15th flavor in the industries largest portfolio of flavored vodka. Burnett's Pomegranate is the newest addition to the popular flavors which includes Blueberry, Cherry, Citrus, Coconut, Cranberry, Grape, Lime, Mango, Orange, Peach, Raspberry, Sour Apple, Vanilla and Watermelon
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For Release: July 9, 2007
HPNOTIQ Launches "Vegas VIP Sweepstakes"
BARDSTOWN, KY - HPNOTIQ Liqueur is looking for high rollers in the newest "Vegas VIP Sweepstakes." The sweepstakes offers the Grand Prize winner a trip to the Mirage Las Vegas with VIP treatment at the Mirage Nightclub JET.
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For Release: July 2, 2007
PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur Sponsors Y-Me Foundation "Ultimate Cocktail for a Cure" Competition
BARDSTOWN, Ky. - PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur along with Easy Leaf Products and Hendrick's Gin are partnering sponsors for the Ultimate Bar Chef "Ultimate Cocktail for a Cure" Competition benefiting the Y-Me Breast Cancer Organization. The first ever competition will draw the resources of many of the finest spirits in the world to ensure, through information, empowerment and peer support, that no one faces breast cancer alone.
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For Release: June 28, 2007
Whaler's Hawaiian-Style Rum Debuts Label Redesign
BARDSTOWN, Ky. - Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc. announces label redesigns for the entire line of Whaler's Hawaiian-style Rum. The popular rum maintains the high impact graphics for the four flavors - Vanille, "Killer" Coconut", Pineapple Paradise and Big Island Banana - and devotes a more traditional style to the classic Spiced, Original Dark, Great White and Rare Reserve Dark.
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For Release: June 4, 2007
Heaven Hill Distilleries Acquires Mohawk Distilled Products Spirits Portfolio
BARDSTOWN, Ky. - Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc. has acquired the Mohawk domestic distilled spirits portfolio from Boisset America. The agreement adds several important brands to Heaven Hill's portfolio.
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For Release: April 30, 2007
HEAVEN HILL DISTILLERIES ENTERS INTO JOINT VENTURE FOR ÁGUA LUCA BRAZILIAN RUM CACHAÇA
BARDSTOWN, Ky. - Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc. has entered into a joint venture with Excelsior Imports to become the worldwide importer and distributor for Água Luca Brazilian Rum Cachaça. The deal positions Heaven Hill as the premier supplier of luxury Brazilian Cachaça in the U.S. The official announcement was made in conjunction with the opening of the Wine and Spirits Wholesaler Association Convention in Orlando, Fla.
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FOR RELEASE: April 18, 2007
EVAN WILLIAMS BOURBON INCREASES INVESTMENT WITH BASS
CELEBRATION, Fla. - Evan Williams Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and BASS, the worldwide authority on bass fishing, today announced a multi-year sponsorship agreement.
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FOR RELEASE: March 29, 2007
HEAVEN HILL DISTILLERIES CONTINUES GROWTH WITH ANNOUNCEMENT OF PLANNED EXPANSION TO BARDSTOWN PLANT
Nation's Largest Independent Family-Owned Distilled Spirits Producer Approved for State Tax Credit to Expand Bottling Capacity By Additional One Million Cases
FRANKFORT, KY--Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc., the nation's largest independent family-owned distilled spirits producer and marketer, received approval today from the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority for economic incentives for a planned multi-million dollar expansion to its Bardstown production facility. This announcement comes just five weeks after Heaven Hill announced plans to expand their Bernheim Distillery in Louisville, meaning growth from the company will positively impact both Nelson and Jefferson Counties.
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FOR RELEASE: March 21, 2007
Heaven Hill Brands Collect Adams "Growth Brand" Awards for 2007
BARDSTOWN, Ky. - Heaven Hill Distilleries is once again an honoree by Adams Beverage Group for three products in the annual "Growth Brands" Awards. PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur was honored in the "Rising Star" segment for first year sales, along with Burnett's Vodka and Aristocrat Vodka as "Established Growth Brands."
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FOR RELEASE: February 22, 2007
HEAVEN HILL DISTILLERIES' EXPANSION PLANS APPROVED FOR STATE INCENTIVES AT KENTUCKY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY MEETING TODAY
FRANKFORT, KY--Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc., the Bardstown, Kentucky-based holder of the world's second-largest inventory of aging Bourbon whiskey, received approval today from the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority for economic incentives to fund a planned expansion of its historic Bernheim Distillery located at 1701 Breckinridge in Louisville
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FOR RELEASE: February 21, 2007
EVAN WILLAMS® AND PRO ANGLER JASON QUINN TO UNVEIL SPECIAL BOURBON-WRAPPED TRAVEL SYSTEM AT 2007 BASSMASTER CLASSIC
BIRMINGHAM, AL--Professional bass angler Jason Quinn will be kicking off his highly anticipated 2007 season in style, rolling into Birmingham for the Bassmaster Classic in his brand new 77-foot custom Evan Williams Bourbon graphics-wrapped Zephyr Travel System Laker Pro Elite coach and hauler. Quinn, who finished the 2006 season ranked number 12 in the Bassmaster Angler of the Year standings, has teamed up with his primary sponsor Evan Williams Bourbon, second largest selling brand of Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey in the US and the flagship label of Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc., to create and wrap what is surely one of the most striking travel systems on the pro fishing tour.
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FOR RELEASE: February 21, 2007
Burnett's Blueberry Vodka Added to Flavored Vodka Portfolio
BARDSTOWN , KY --Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc., producers of Burnett's Gin and Vodka franchise, have added Blueberry as the 14th flavor in the industry's largest portfolio of flavored vodka. Burnett's Blueberry is the newest addition to the popular flavors which includes Cherry, Citrus, Coconut, Cranberry, Grape, Lime, Mango, Orange , Peach, Raspberry, Sour Apple, Vanilla and Watermelon.
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FOR RELEASE: January 16, 2007
"FORBIDDEN FRUIT" NO LONGER: POMEGRANATES MAKE A SPLASH IN LIQUEUR CATEGORY
BARDSTOWN, Ky. - PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur has led the way in the hottest category in the spirits world - pomegranates - and is now launching new 1.75L, 1L and 375 ml sizes.
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FOR RELEASE: January 15, 2007
EVAN WILLIAMS BOURBON LAUNCHES SPRING "REEL ADVENTURE TEAM QUINN FISHING SWEEPSTAKES" PROMOTION
BARDSTOWN , KY --Evan Williams Bourbon, flagship label of Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc., is leveraging the popularity of fishing among Bourbon drinkers and its ongoing sponsorship of professional bass angler Jason Quinn with the launch of its "Reel Adventure Team Quinn Fishing Sweepstakes" spring promotion.
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FOR RELEASE: December 1, 2006
Heaven Hill Distilleries' Rittenhouse Bottled-In-Bond Rye Whisky Adds "Best Buy of the Year" Title at WhiskyFest New York to List of Accolades
NEW YORK (N.Y.) - How often can it be said that a product has won top awards recognizing it as both "The Best" and "The Best Buy"? In a remarkable addition to its current reign as Top North American Whiskey at the most recent San Francisco World Spirits Competition, Heaven Hill Distilleries' Rittenhouse Bottled-In-Bond Rye Whisky was just named "Best Buy of the Year" at the Malt Advocate Whiskey Awards at WhiskyFest New York at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square .
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FOR RELEASE: October 11, 2006
PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur Launches Consumer, Trade Ad Campaigns
BARDSTOWN, Ky. - PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur, the world's first true pomegranate liqueur, will release a full consumer and trade media campaign beginning in November with consumer placements in GQ, InStyle, Vanity Fair and Vogue through October 2007. The campaign will continue to drive consumer and trade awareness for PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur - one the industries' hottest products.
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FOR RELEASE: October 9, 2006
Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc. Names Mike Aveni Wisconsin Area Manager
BARDSTOWN, Ky. - Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc. has announced the addition of Mike Aveni to the sales organization. Aveni assumes the role of Wisconsin Area Manager reporting to Heaven Hill Regional Manager Scott Bjerva.
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FOR RELEASE: September 13, 2006
Heaven Hill Holiday Offerings Create Seasonal Excitement
BARDSTOWN, ( Ky. ) - Heaven Hill Distilleries provides an array of holiday items for added-value gift giving each holiday season. The newest offering of items is designed to give consumers high quality, unique options for their friends and family or just for themselves.
"Distilled spirits sales are always highest during the months of November and December, and retailers can take advantage of our value-added gift sets to build holiday gift giving centers, and to encourage impulse purchases," said Kate Latts , director of marketing for Heaven Hill Distilleries.
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FOR RELEASE: September 8, 2006
Single Malt Scotch Whisky Expert Willie Tait to Visit Hilton Head & Charleston
Isle of Jura Single Malt Scotch U.S. Ambassador to Hold Seminars/Tastings at Hilton Head and Charleston Establishments
Willie Tait of northeast Scotland , United States Ambassador and Master Distiller for Isle of Jura Single Malt Scotch, will continue his tour of key markets promoting Isle of Jura Single Malt Scotch in the low country during the week of September 11th, culminating in the Charleston Scottish Games on September 16th.
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FOR RELEASE: August 23, 2006
EVAN WILLIAMS BOURBON HERALDS RETURN OF FALL WITH ARRAY OF NATIONAL PROMOTIONS, ADVERTISING AND DISPLAY MATERIALS
America's second largest selling Bourbon leverages pro BASS sponsorship, longer aging in creative for ad campaign and POS
BARDSTOWN , KY --Evan Williams Bourbon, flagship label of Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc., is "barreling" into the Fall whiskey season on a wave of marketing activity, from permanent display materials to national consumer advertising to its ongoing sponsorship of BASS Elite Angler Jason Quinn
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FOR RELEASE: August 18, 2006
Jeanette Hase Spalding Wins 21st Evan Williams Cooking With Bourbon Contest at the Kentucky State Fair
LOUISVILLE , ( Ky. ) - The 21st annual Evan Williams Bourbon Cooking Contest kicked off the culinary competitions at the Kentucky State Fair today, showcasing many of the most creative Bourbon dishes in the Commonwealth. Heaven Hill Distilleries, producers of Evan Williams Bourbon, awarded the coveted Blue Ribbon top prize to Jeanette Hase Spalding of Lebanon , KY for her Peach Time Summer Soup.
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