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Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Business
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Green River commemorating Army's 250th birthday
Green River Distilling Co. plans to celebrate the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary on June 14 with a limited-release whiskey that will be available through the next year. It will have a suggested retail price of $49.99. The bourbon is a small batch selection of 4- to 7-year-old barrels with a mashbill of 77% corn, 14% rye and 9% malted barley. It will be available at select military bases, Green River's distillery in Owensboro and its sipping room in Louisville, and at select online and retail locations. The company says, 'This full-bodied Kentucky bourbon displays caramel, black cherry, cocoa, and peppermint. The rich mouthfeel of toffee and toasted oak leads to a lightly spiced, bold finish that's wholly distinct to this official whiskey honoring the U.S. Army.' A portion of the proceeds will go toward wellbeing, sports, fitness, libraries, entertainment and recreation for military members and their families. • UniFirst Corporation's Owensboro Distribution and Fulfillment Center has achieved two safety milestones. It recently received the Voluntary Protection Program Star certification from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Governor's Safety and Health Award. This is the fourth time the local distribution center has earned the Governor's Award. • If you want to get a jump on buying fireworks this year, a fireworks tent is now up at 3000 Alvey Park Drive. • GasBuddy says the national average price of gas will be $3.08 this weekend. That's the lowest inflation-adjusted price since 2003. • Kentucky Realtors says $1.22 billion worth of real estate was sold in the state in April. That's up 3.4% from a year ago and 12.2% from March. The median sales price was $263,000. • A new report from Amazon shows that small businesses in Kentucky averaged more than $180,000 in sales of more than 20 million items last year. • RetailMeNot says 36% of us plan to shop Memorial Day sales, up 18% from last year. They say we'll spend an average of $289, down $8 from last year. • Unemployment rates fell in 81 counties, rose in 31 and stayed the same in eight between April 2024 and April 2025, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics. Woodford County had the lowest jobless rate at 3.1% and Martin County had the highest at 9.3%. In our area, Daviess had a 3.9% rate last month, 5.3% in March and 4.2% a year ago. Hancock was at 4.5% in April, 6.2% in March and 4.9% in April 2024. McLean saw a rate of 4.5% last month, 5.9% in March and 4.9 a year earlier. Muhlenberg was at 5.4% in April, 6.8% in March and 5.5% in April a year ago. And Ohio was at 5.2% last month, 6.9% in March and 5.5% in April 2024.
Associated Press
19-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Green River Distilling Co. Celebrates U.S. Army's 250th Anniversary with Commemorative Whiskey Release
OWENSBORO, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 19, 2025-- Green River Distilling Co., the 10th oldest licensed distillery in Kentucky (DSP-KY-10), will commemorate the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary with a limited release whiskey marking the milestone. The official anniversary bourbon will be available throughout the next year, beginning next month. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: Green River Distilling Co., the 10th oldest licensed distillery in Kentucky (DSP-KY-10), will commemorate the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary with a limited release whiskey marking the milestone. The official anniversary bourbon will be available throughout the next year, beginning next month. Woven into the fabric of American history—including a longstanding connection to the armed forces—Green River's legacy spans generations of service, craftsmanship and national pride. The commemorative release will debut on June 14, 2025. Founded on June 14, 1775, the establishment of the U.S. Army predates the signing of the Declaration of Independence and marked a critical moment in the colonies' pursuit of freedom. Woven into the fabric of American history—including a longstanding connection to the armed forces—Green River's legacy spans generations of service, craftsmanship and national pride. The commemorative release will debut on June 14, 2025. Presented at an Army Strong 111.1 Proof (55.55% alc. by vol.) in a nod to Veteran's Day (November 11), this limited bottling will be available at a suggested retail price of $49.99. Green River's Army 250th Anniversary edition is a small batch selection of 4- to 7-year-old barrels featuring a distinct mashbill of 77 percent corn, 14 percent rye, 9 percent malted barley. It will be available at select military bases, Green River's homeplaces in Owensboro and Louisville, and select online and physical retail locations throughout the country. This full-bodied Kentucky bourbon displays caramel, black cherry, cocoa, and peppermint. The rich mouthfeel of toffee and toasted oak leads to a lightly spiced, bold finish that's wholly distinct to this official whiskey honoring the U.S. Army. 'This whiskey is a salute to 250 years of courage, commitment and sacrifice,' said Col. (ret.) Mark Erwin, CEO of Green River's parent company, Lofted Spirits. 'As both a veteran and a leader in American whiskey, it's an honor to raise a glass to the U.S. Army and the millions who have served to defend the freedom we cherish.' A portion of proceeds will directly enhance quality of life for soldiers and their families including wellbeing, sports, fitness, libraries, entertainment and recreation. Lofted Spirits annually contributes to a number of charitable causes that support and honor the Armed Forces including The Special Operations Warrior Foundation, the Special Operations Fund, USA Cares and the Bardstown-Nelson County Veterans Memorial. The release embodies the spirit of American independence – both fighting for freedom and establishing America's distinct way of doing things. Presented in Green River's iconic horseshoe bottle, but displaying the Army's colors and history, this limited-edition expression celebrates an enduring tribute to the deep bond between America's military and one of its most storied whiskeys. Information about the product and availability can be found at ABOUT GREEN RIVER Green River Distilling Co. is a celebration of classic Kentucky – honoring the past while staying firmly planted in the present. The 10th oldest licensed distillery in Kentucky (DSP-KY-10), Green River is known as 'the Whiskey Without Regrets,' and enjoys a rich history dating back to 1885. Reintroduced in 2022, Green River Distilling Co. proudly calls Owensboro, Kentucky home and serves as the westernmost outpost of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail TM. Authentic and approachable, Green River offers a growing portfolio of whiskeys crafted from historic mashbills. Blended to create a smooth and welcoming taste profile, Green River Distilling Co. is a true testament to simplicity and quality going hand-in-hand. Green River is part of Lofted Spirits, one of the largest American Whiskey distillers in the U.S. For more information visit View source version on CONTACT: Holly Weyler [email protected] 502.388.5811 KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA KENTUCKY INDUSTRY KEYWORD: MEN RETAIL CONSUMER MILITARY VETERANS RESTAURANT/BAR OTHER PHILANTHROPY PHILANTHROPY DEFENSE OTHER RETAIL OTHER DEFENSE WINE & SPIRITS CONTRACTS FOOD/BEVERAGE SOURCE: Green River Distilling Co. Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 05/19/2025 08:10 AM/DISC: 05/19/2025 08:09 AM
Yahoo
06-04-2025
- Business
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Bourbon Trail sees 2.7 million visitors
The Kentucky Bourbon Trail saw a record 2.7 million visitors last year as it celebrated its 25th anniversary. In Owensboro, Green River Distilling more than doubled its number of visitors from 8,142 in 2023 to more than 16,000 last year. The Kentucky Distillers' Association said visitors to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail came from all 50 states and more than 20 counties on six continents. Today, the trail has more than 60 distilleries. The report said that 62% of visitors have incomes above $100,000 and 76% were from outside of Kentucky. It said that most spend three to five days in communities with a distillery and spend between $600 and $1,400 on dining, entertainment, lodging and transportation. The report said that last year the Trail saw a surge of visitors from states including California, Colorado, Florida, Louisiana, New York and Pennsylvania. • That indoor sports complex at 500 W. Third St. that we've been talking about for a couple of years now is moving forward. Envision Contractors picked up a building permit for a $10.8 million, 94,599-square-foot building. The total cost is expected to be $16.579 million. The building will have seven full-sized basketball courts that can be converted for use as volleyball, pickleball or other sports and have an area suitable for futsal, a mezzanine, concessions and offices. • After months of rising unemployment rates, some counties, like Daviess, are seeing falling rates. The state reported this week that unemployment rates rose in 83 counties, fell in 33 counties and stayed the same in Grant, Graves, Knox and Pulaski counties between February 2024 and February 2025. Woodford County had the lowest at 3.9%. Magoffin and Wolfe counties had the highest at 11.1%. In this area, Daviess reported a rate of 5.1%, down from 5.2% in both this January and last February. Hancock was at 6% in February, down from 6.4% in January but up from 5.3% a year earlier. McLean saw a rate of 5.7%, down from 5.8% in January and 6% the previous February. Muhlenberg reported 7.1% in February, down from 7.3% in January and 7.5% a year earlier. And Ohio saw a rate of 6.9% in January, down from 7.2% in January and 7.1% the previous February. • The Owensboro Convention Center is a nominee for Meetings & Conventions and Successful Meetings magazines' ninth annual Stella Awards as the Best Stand-Alone Facility in the Midwest Region. The center has won one of the awards in each of the past eight years. Voting is open now through May 2. They can be cast at • Shorter people can now ride Holiday World's Thunderbird roller coaster. The theme park has lowered the height requirement from 52 inches to 48. The Thunderbird opened in May 2015 with the 52-inch requirement. But the manufacturer has since lowered it to 48 inches and the theme park agreed. Leah Koch-Blumhardt, director of communications and a fourth-generation owner of the park, said, 'We strive to choose attractions the whole family can ride together, so this was exciting news. However, we do apologize to all the parents who were planning to use the 52-inch height requirement as motivation for their children to eat their veggies this year.' Holiday World will open on May 10 and Splashin' Safari will open a week later.
