Jon Page

Oct 15, 2024 | craftspiritsmag.com | Jon Page

Eda Rhyne Distilling Co. of Asheville, North Carolina, announced this week that it sustained severe flood damage from Hurricane Helene. The storm ripped a devastating path across Western NorthCarolina in late September, causing catastrophic flooding and landslides whileknocking out electricity, water, internet and cell service across the Southeast. Eda Rhyne is located near Biltmore Village, an Asheville destination along theSwannanoa River, which suffered from extreme flooding.

Oct 9, 2024 | craftspiritsmag.com | Jon Page

In the wake of Hurricane Helene’s devastating path across Western North Carolina, where many communities have been without power and water for two weeks, craft spirits companies in the region have been helping provide potable water to residents. In late September, the storm created catastrophic flooding and landslides that claimed hundreds of lives; destroyed homes and businesses; washed away roads; and knocked out electricity, water, internet and cell service across the Southeast.

Jul 9, 2024 | craftspiritsmag.com | Jon Page

The Kentucky Distillers’ Association announced Bespoken Spirits in Lexington is the newest member of the nonprofit trade group that unites and leads Kentucky’s signature bourbon and distilled spirits industry. Founded by Stuart Aaron and Martin Janousek, Bespoken began production at its California headquarters in 2019. They relocated their headquarters and production facility to Kentucky – the birthplace of bourbon and epicenter of American whiskey – earlier this year.

Jun 6, 2024 | craftspiritsmag.com | Jon Page

Iron Fish Distillery of Thompsonville, Michigan, is proud to announce that three of its whiskeys earned honors in the 2024 ASCOT Awards. Mad Angler Bourbon 5 year won Double Platinum for Best Small Batch Bourbon Under 5 years, meaning it received outstanding marks from all judges. Mad Angler Bottled in Bond won Platinum, meaning it was deemed an excellent product and met very high standards.

Jun 4, 2024 | craftspiritsmag.com | Jon Page

As Owensboro, Kentucky-based Green River Distilling Co. continues to expand its reach across the country, the brand will also expand its offerings this summer. Green River Full Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey takes the brand’s flagship bourbon and presents it with full-bodied, full proof flavor.