Yellowstone Bourbon

In 1872, Yellowstone was the name given to a 1854 brand of Kentucky Bourbon produced by the J B Dant Distillery (Cold Springs Distillery, Gethsemane, Kentucky) to honor the first national park.[1]

In 1920, Yellowstone Bourbon is bottled for "medicinal purposes only" during prohibition.[2]

In the 1960s, Yellowstone is the largest selling brand in Kentucky.[3]

In 1991, Guinness acquired Glenmore Distillery Company.[4]

In 1993, the Yellowstone Bourbon Brand was sold to Heaven Hill and the distillery was sold to Florida Distillers.[5]

References

  1. ^ F B Thompson, Spirit of Old Kentucky
  2. ^ Kentucky Beverage Journal, Nov 1956
  3. ^ UD Archives, 992.m.167
  4. ^ C Morris, Glenmore, 15/11/91
  5. ^ http://www.bourbonenthusiast.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=1823&p=6316&hilit=Yellowstone+Distilling+timeline#p6316