Laws Whiskey House Announces Distribution Partnership with Republic National Distributing Company in Five Strategic Markets
Laws is proud to announce a new strategic distribution partnership with RNDC, the nation’s second largest distributor of fine wine and spirits.
DENVER, CO— Laws Whiskey House, the award-winning Denver-based distillery, is proud to announce a new strategic distribution partnership with Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC), the nation’s second largest distributor of fine wine and spirits. RNDC will distribute Laws Whiskey’s comprehensive portfolio of premium products across the following states: Texas, Kentucky, Maryland, Virginia and Washington D.C.
With the addition of these five markets to their national distribution footprint, Laws Whiskey is now available in seven of the top 10 whiskey markets in the country.
“The opportunity to partner with a dynamic sales and marketing organization such as Republic National Distributing Company in these high-profile markets represents a major leap forward for the Laws Whiskey portfolio of brands,” said Patrick Larkin, Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Laws Whiskey House. “We are truly excited to be able to bring our award-winning Four Grain Straight Bourbon and San Luis Valley Straight Rye, along with their respective Bottle in Bond expressions, to fellow passionate whiskey enthusiasts as we continue to expand our brands national presence.”
For more information about Laws Whiskey contact Emily Hutto at hutto@radcraftbeer.com.
About LAWS WHISKEY HOUSE
Established in 2011, Laws Whiskey House is a purpose driven, grain-to-glass whiskey distillery founded on the principle that the soul of its whiskey is comprised of the people who grow it, the people who make it, and the people who drink it. Using the traditional method of open-air, on grain fermentation, Laws' whiskeys feature high altitude grown American mother grains and mountain spring water while aging in 53-gallon charred American oak barrels. With a collection of award-winning whiskey, including several Bottled in Bond expressions, Laws Whiskey House invites you to visit their tasting room in Denver's historic Gates neighborhood and enjoy the Laws experience. For more information visit www.lawswhiskeyhouse.com.
About REPUBLIC NATIONAL DISTRIBUTING COMPANY
RNDC, a world-class distributor of fine wines and spirits in North America, has operations in Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia. Young’s Market Company, a partner of RNDC, distributes wines, spirits and select beverages in the western United States including Alaska, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming, Visit www.RNDC-USA.con or www.youngsmakret.com.
Laws Whiskey House to Release Award-Winning 6-Year Bottled in Bond San Luis Valley Rye
The 2020 World Whiskies Awards category winner will is now available in California, Colorado, Illinois, New Jersey, New York and Texas.
DENVER, CO— After a top-notch showing at the World Whiskies Awards in February where the Denver-based distillery was the category winner for American Rye Whiskey (12 years and under), Laws Whiskey House proudly released its 6-Year Bottled in Bond San Luis Valley Rye. This time-honored new whiskey will be available this month at premium retailers in California, Colorado, Illinois, New Jersey, New York and Texas.
“The world-class quality of our whiskey stems from the grains we get from the Cody Family Farm in Alamosa,” says distillery founder Al Laws. “The heirloom San Luis Valley rye varietal is a standout as it distills into a distinctive spirit that gets better every year.”
Colorado’s first-ever Bonded Rye Whiskey is now two years older. This rye expression was first released after aging four years, and Laws is now proud to present it again after two additional years of aging. It was crafted from Colorado Malting Company’s San Luis Valley rye grain harvested from a single season, shaped by Laws as the single distiller, and then aged in our federally-bonded rack house for six years. You will find sweet grass with honey on the nose, cooling notes of wild mint and fennel, followed by deeper accents of sea salt, orange tea and brown sugar on the palate. It finishes with a rich and buttery mouthfeel, accompanied by tobacco notes.
In addition to the newly released 6-Year Bottled in Bond San Luis Valley Rye, Laws Whiskey House also has a number of bonded single grain expressions including 6-Year Bottled in Bond Four Grain Bourbon, Henry Road Bonded Malt Whiskey, Bottled in Bond Centennial Straight Wheat Whiskey and Bottled in Bond Straight Corn Whiskey.
For more information about Laws Whiskey House or their award-winning 6-Year Bottled in Bond San Luis Valley Rye, contact Emily Hutto at hutto@radcraftbeer.com.
ABOUT LAWS WHISKEY HOUSE
Established in 2011, Laws Whiskey House is a purpose driven, grain to bottle whiskey distillery founded on the principle that the soul of its whiskey is comprised of the people who grow it, the people who make it, and the people who drink it. Using the traditional method of open-air, on grain fermentation, Laws' whiskeys feature high altitude grown American mother grains and mountain spring water while aging in 53-gallon charred American oak barrels. With a collection of award winning whiskey, including several Bottled in Bond expressions, Laws Whiskey House invites you to visit their tasting room in Denver's historic Gates neighborhood and enjoy the Laws experience. For more information visit www.lawswhiskeyhouse.com.
Laws Whiskey House Appoints David Cronin as Director of Sales Eastern Division
Laws Whiskey House is pleased to announce the appointment of David Cronin to the newly created role of Director of Sales – Eastern Division.
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DENVER, CO— Laws Whiskey House, the award-winning Denver based distillery, is pleased to announce the appointment of David Cronin to the newly created role of Director of Sales – Eastern Division. Mr. Cronin assumed his position effective March 1, 2020 and will report directly to Patrick Larkin, Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Laws Whiskey House.
In his role, David will be responsible for leading the Eastern United States Laws business development to advance the sales & distribution footprint for the entire Laws Whiskey portfolio along the Eastern seaboard.
“David’s experience, insight and sales acumen aligns perfectly with our brand and organizational strategy,” says Larkin. “Having a game-changer like David as part of the Laws sales and marketing team will lead us into uncharted territories of success throughout the Eastern United States.”
Cronin who has worked across the beverage industry for 25+ years joins the Laws team from Palm Bay International, where he served as East Sales Director and oversaw Palm Bays comprehensive portfolio of imported wines and spirits. He’s previously held Senior Executive level sales roles at VOSS Artesian Water, Republic National Distributing Company, and Washington Wholesale. Cronin received his Bachelor of Liberal Arts from Rhode Island College, and currently resides with his family in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Contact David at david@lawswhiskeyhouse.com with Eastern seaboard sales inquiries. Contact Emily Hutto at hutto@radcraftbeer.com with media inquiries about Laws Whiskey House.
ABOUT LAWS WHISKEY HOUSE
Established in 2011, Laws Whiskey House is a purpose driven, grain-to-glass whiskey distillery founded on the principle that the soul of its whiskey is comprised of the people who grow it, the people who make it, and the people who drink it. Using the traditional method of open-air, on grain fermentation, Laws' whiskeys feature high altitude grown American mother grains and mountain spring water while aging in 53-gallon charred American oak barrels. With a collection of award-winning whiskey, including several Bottled in Bond expressions, Laws Whiskey House invites you to visit their tasting room in Denver's historic Gates neighborhood and enjoy the Laws experience. For more information visit www.lawswhiskeyhouse.com.
Laws Whiskey House Announces California Distribution Partnership
Denver-based grain-to-glass distillery Laws Whiskey Houes to offer its core brands in The Golden State through Wine Warehouse.
DENVER, CO— Laws Whiskey House, the award winning Denver based distillery, is excited to announce an exclusive strategic distribution partnership with Wine Warehouse, a California Distributor of Spirits, Wine and Beer. Effective immediately the entire Laws Whiskey portfolio including its flagship Four Grain Straight Bourbon & San Luis Valley Straight Rye along with three Bottled in Bond expressions will be available throughout the Golden State.
“The whiskey is delicious and the "No Shortcuts" attitude is right up our alley,” says Brandon Bartlett, Director of Spirits at Wine Warehouse. “We couldn't be happier to have Laws as a new addition to the premium spirits book at Wine Warehouse!"
Laws Whiskey House currently has 15 distribution markets throughout the United States including California, Colorado, Illinois, New York, and Texas.
“Wine Warehouse has such an impressive portfolio and track record,” says Al Laws, founder of Laws Whiskey House. “A perfect partner to help our distillery take the next step into a robust whiskey market like California.”
For more information about Laws Whiskey House, contact Emily Hutto at hutto@radcraftbeer.com.
ABOUT LAWS WHISKEY HOUSE
Established in 2011, Laws Whiskey House is a purpose driven, grain-to-bottle whiskey distillery founded on the principle that the soul of its whiskey is comprised of the people who grow it, the people who make it, and the people who drink it. Using the traditional method of open-air, on grain fermentation, Laws' whiskeys feature high altitude grown American mother grains and mountain spring water while aging in 53-gallon charred American oak barrels. With a collection of award winning whiskey, including several Bottled in Bond expressions, Laws Whiskey House invites you to visit their tasting room in Denver's historic Gates neighborhood and enjoy the Laws experience. For more information visit www.lawswhiskeyhouse.com.
Laws Whiskey House’s 6-Year-Old Bottled in Bond San Luis Valley Rye Named Best American Rye Whiskey 12 Years and Under at 2020 World Whiskies Awards
Laws Whiskey House 6-Year-Old Bottled in Bond San Luis Valley Rye wins at 2020 World Whiskies Awards
NEW YORK, NY— Laws Whiskey House took home top honors at the World Whiskies Awards on February 11 in New York City. Laws Whiskey’s Bonded San Luis Valley Straight Rye was the category winner for American Rye Whiskey (12 years and under).
In addition to this prestigious award, Laws Whiskey House also received a bronze medal in the non-Kentucky category for their 6-Year Bottled in Bond Straight Four Grain Bourbon.
“As an American whiskey focused distillery, producing an unapologetic straight rye whiskey has been an obsession here at Laws Whiskey House from the beginning,” says Al Laws founder of Laws Whiskey House. “Being at the top of this rye category in the World Whiskies Awards three out of the last four years is pretty great and humbling—a testament to the flavorful heirloom variety of rye we use from the San Luis Valley in Colorado grown by the Cody family”
The Bottled in Bond San Luis Valley Rye has been well received in many markets over the last few years; the new 6-year-old Bottled in Bond San Luis Valley Rye is set for release in several markets in March.
“The San Luis Valley Rye we grow for Laws is lovingly attended to by our multi-generational family farm,” says Josh Cody of Colorado Malting Company. “The rye is part of our family. It is at our table when we gather, in our field through the San Luis Valley winter and finished properly by our family at Laws Whiskey.”
The World Whiskies Awards are the global awards selecting the very best in all internationally recognized styles of whiskies. The World Whiskies Awards select, reward and promote the world’s best whiskies to consumers and trade across the globe.
For more information about Laws Whiskey House and the distillery’s award-winning whiskey, contact Chea Franz at chea@radcraftbeer.com.
ABOUT LAWS WHISKEY HOUSE
Established in 2011, Laws Whiskey House is a purpose driven, grain-to-bottle whiskey distillery founded on the principle that the soul of its whiskey is comprised of the people who grow it, the people who make it, and the people who drink it. Using the traditional method of open-air, on grain fermentation, Laws' whiskeys feature high altitude grown American mother grains and mountain spring water while aging in 53-gallon charred American oak barrels. With a collection of award winning whiskey, including several Bottled in Bond expressions, Laws Whiskey House invites you to visit their tasting room in Denver's historic Gates neighborhood and enjoy the Laws experience. For more information visit www.lawswhiskeyhouse.com.
Laws Whiskey House to Bring its Award-Winning Whiskey to Louisiana
Louisiana is the 11th distribution market for Laws Whiskey House
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DENVER, CO— Laws Whiskey House is excited to announce its new distribution footprint into Louisiana statewide. Starting in September, Four Grain Straight Bourbon, San Luis Valley Straight Rye, as well as their Bottled in Bond expressions, which include Bottled in Bond Four Grain Bourbon Whiskey and Bottled in Bond San Luis Valley Straight Rye Whiskey, will be available through Uncorked Fine Wines & Spirits in the Bayou state.
“Louisiana is a market steeped in the traditions of American wine and spirits,” says Kieran Walsh, vice president of sales at Laws Whiskey House. “It is the birthplace and breeding grounds of the ‘cocktail’ and continues to excite and allure on a national scale. We’re thrilled to introduce a little Colorado terroir to the big easy and beyond!”
Louisiana is the 11th distribution market for Laws Whiskey House. The grain-to-glass distillery also distributes whiskey to Arkansas, California, Colorado, Illinois, Missouri, New York, Tennessee, Texas, Washington and Wyoming.
“Today, Louisiana serves as a robust tourist destination so it’s important to the development of the Laws Whiskey House brand to be a part of such a lively scene,” says Walsh.
Launch events to celebrate Laws Whiskey in Louisiana will be announced in coming weeks.
For more information about Laws Whiskey and its foray into Louisiana, contact Chea Franz at chea@radcraftbeer.com.
ABOUT LAWS WHISKEY HOUSE
Established in 2011, Laws Whiskey House is a purpose driven, grain-to-bottle whiskey distillery founded on the principle that the soul of its whiskey is comprised of the people who grow it, the people who make it, and the people who drink it. Using the traditional method of open-air, on grain fermentation, Laws' whiskeys feature high altitude grown American mother grains and mountain spring water while aging in 53-gallon charred American oak barrels. With a collection of award winning whiskey, including several Bottled in Bond expressions, Laws Whiskey House invites you to visit their tasting room in Denver's historic Gates neighborhood and enjoy the Laws experience. For more information visit www.lawswhiskeyhouse.com.
Laws Whiskey House Makes Waves with Release of 6-Year Bottled in Bond Four Grain Bourbon Whiskey on July 28
This whiskey was aged for six years, exceeding the minimum four-year standards of the Bottled in Bond Act of 1897
DENVER, CO— Laws Whiskey House is releasing a 6-Year Bottled in Bond Four Grain Bourbon expression of its award-winning Four Grain Bourbon. Bottles will be available at the distillery on July 28; participating Colorado retailers will receive bottles in August, while supplies last.
This whiskey was aged for six years, exceeding the minimum four-year standards of the Bottled in Bond Act of 1897. The 6-year bonded Four Grain Bourbon will replace Laws Whiskey’s 4-year version, which has been a popular staple in the Laws portfolio for several years.
“The 4-year bonded Four Grain Bourbon has been a personal favorite of mine, but with the release of the 6-year expression, we’re raising the bar and shifting the bonded Four Grain to an older profile,” says Al Laws, founder of Laws Whiskey House. “This version produces smoother vanilla and caramel notes and an enhanced black cherry flavor that you don’t get from the 4-year version.”
Featuring 100% Colorado-grown corn from The Whiskey Sisters in Burlington, and rye, wheat and barley from Colorado Malting Company in Alamosa, the 6-Year Bottled in Bond Four Grain Bourbon matured in 53-gallon charred oak barrels.
A Bottled in Bond designation requires that the whiskey be a product of a single season, using the grain of a single season, made by one distiller at a single distillery, and aged at least four years in a federal government-bonded warehouse. This whiskey is then cut and bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV). By making bonded whiskeys, Laws continues to uphold the highest integrity in the whiskey-making process.
The 6-Year Bottled in Bond Four Grain Bourbon Whiskey joins Laws Whiskey’s lineup of bonded products, including the newly released Bonded Centennial Straight Wheat Whiskey, bonded Secale Straight Rye Whiskey, bonded Two Grain Straight Bourbon and bonded Straight Corn Whiskey.
“Everyone at Laws is excited to present the new 6-year bonded bourbon with our friends, fans and extended village,” says Laws. “We continue to challenge ourselves to raise the bar on Colorado Whiskey as we improve and refine our craft.”
For more information about Laws Whiskey House or their 6-Year Bottled in Bond Four Grain Bourbon, contact Chea Franz at chea@radcraftbeer.com.
ABOUT LAWS WHISKEY HOUSE
Established in 2011, Laws Whiskey House is a purpose driven, grain-to-bottle whiskey distillery founded on the principle that the soul of its whiskey is comprised of the people who grow it, the people who make it, and the people who drink it. Using the traditional method of open-air, on grain fermentation, Laws' whiskeys feature high altitude grown American mother grains and mountain spring water while aging in 53-gallon charred American oak barrels. With a collection of award winning whiskey, including several Bottled in Bond expressions, Laws Whiskey House invites you to visit their tasting room in Denver's historic Gates neighborhood and enjoy the Laws experience. For more information visit www.lawswhiskeyhouse.com.
Laws Whiskey House Celebrates 6-Year Bottled in Bond Four Grain Bourbon Whiskey on July 28
A 6-year bonded bourbon is a first for the Colorado whiskey maker
What: Laws Whiskey House, Denver’s award-winning grain-to-bottle whiskey distillery, will be releasing their 6-year Bottled in Bond Four Grain Bourbon. A 6-year bonded bourbon is a first for the storied whiskey maker; previously, Laws has offered a 4-year Bonded Four Grain Bourbon that at the time was Colorado’s first bonded whiskey.
Bottled in Bond requires that the whiskey be a product of a single season, using the grain of a single season, made by one distiller at a single distillery, and aged at least four years in a federal government-bonded warehouse. This whiskey is then cut and bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV). These rules are even more stringent than the U.S. standards for “Straight Whiskey.”
To celebrate this momentous occasion, Laws Whiskey House will have a special release party in their tasting room featuring live music from the Denver Vintage Reggae Society, cocktail classes every half hour, and whiskey and chocolate pairings to boot. Limited edition merchandise will be available including free rocks glassware for the first 100 bottles of 6-Year Bottled in Bond Four Grain Bourbon sold.
Food will be available for purchase by Rolling Smoke BBQ who will have special offerings to pair with Laws Whiskey.
When: Sunday, July 28 from 1 - 5 p.m.
Where: Laws Whiskey House Tasting Room (1420 S Acoma St, Denver, CO 80223)
For more information about the Laws Whiskey House 6-Year Bottled in Bond Four Grain Bourbon Whiskey event, contact chea@radcraftbeer.com.
ABOUT LAWS WHISKEY HOUSE
Established in 2011, Laws Whiskey House is a purpose driven, grain-to-bottle whiskey distillery founded on the principle that the soul of its whiskey is comprised of the people who grow it, the people who make it, and the people who drink it. Using the traditional method of open-air, on grain fermentation, Laws' whiskeys feature high altitude grown American mother grains and mountain spring water while aging in 53-gallon charred American oak barrels. With a collection of award winning whiskey, including several Bottled in Bond expressions, Laws Whiskey House invites you to visit their tasting room in Denver's historic Gates neighborhood and enjoy the Laws experience. For more information visit www.lawswhiskeyhouse.com.
Laws Whiskey House Releases One of the First Bonded Wheat Whiskeys in America
Laws Whiskey House’s Bonded Centennial Straight Wheat Whiskey is now available
DENVER, CO— Laws Whiskey House is releasing Bonded Centennial Straight Wheat Whiskey today. The award-winning distillery’s newest summer offering is made with 100% Colorado grown Soft White Centennial Spring Wheat, and it’s one of the first ever Bonded Wheat Whiskey releases in the nation.
Centennial Straight Wheat joins Four Grain Straight Bourbon, Secale Straight Rye, Straight Corn Whiskey, and Two Grain Straight Bourbon in Laws’ Bottled in Bond series.
Bottled in Bond requires that the whiskey is a product of a single season, using the grain of a single harvest season, made by one distiller at a single distillery, and aged at least four years in a federal government-bonded warehouse. This whiskey is then cut and bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV). These rules are even more stringent than the U.S. standards for “Straight Whiskey.”
"We want to lead the charge on defining what wheat whiskey can be," says Al Laws, founder of Laws Whiskey House.“The distinct flavors of this heirloom grain really shines for us in this expression.”
The 100% Colorado-grown wheat from Colorado Malting Company comes from the unique terroir of the San Luis Valley in southern Colorado, which imparts aromas of mountain strawberries and orange marmalade that accentuate hints of alpine meadows and wildflower honey. Jasmine tea, sage and spruce tips fade into pink peppercorns, with crisp linen on the mouthfeel. The spirit finishes dry with a slight bitter, candied orange finish.
Bonded Centennial Straight Wheat over ice brings the wheat character and flavors forward. For a refreshing take on a highball cocktail, add ice and soda to create the perfect summer drink.
This summer seasonal will be available at the Laws Whiskey House tasting room (1420 S Acoma St, Denver, CO 80223) and at participating liquor stores across Colorado while supplies last.
"This single grain whiskey release, which is consistent with our portfolio of serving top-notch niche bonded whiskey, showcases the robust flavor of Centennial Wheat planted specifically for us,” says Laws.
For more information about Laws Whiskey House or their Bonded Centennial Straight Wheat Whiskey, contact Chea Franz at chea@radcraft.com.
ABOUT LAWS WHISKEY HOUSE
Established in 2011, Laws Whiskey House is a purpose driven, grain to bottle whiskey distillery founded on the principle that the soul of its whiskey is comprised of the people who grow it, the people who make it, and the people who drink it. Using the traditional method of open-air, on grain fermentation, Laws' whiskeys feature high altitude grown American mother grains and mountain spring water while aging in 53-gallon charred American oak barrels. With a collection of award winning whiskey, including several Bottled in Bond expressions, Laws Whiskey House invites you to visit their tasting room in Denver's historic Gates neighborhood and enjoy the Laws experience. For more information visit www.lawswhiskeyhouse.com.