Parent company to Bardstown Bourbon launches
The newly established Lofted Spirits pulls Bardstown Bourbon’s growing distillation operations under a single name.
Bardstown Bourbon Company acquired Green River Distilling in July 2022 and completed a massive distillery expansion in October 2024, bringing it to a capacity of 18 million proof gallons per year for its labels and contract partners. Now, the brand has announced the establishment of a single brand uniting the two distilling arms, as well as its contract distilling business, which will now be named Lofted Custom Spirits.
“Our business has grown tremendously, both in scale and vision, and this is the moment to bring it all together under one name,” CEO Mark Erwin said. “Lofted Spirits represents our ambition: the ability to operate at an unmatched level in whiskey production while maintaining the agility and independence to push the industry forward. Our industry is experiencing challenges, and we are not immune to them – but we will continue to invest in our vision that challenges the industry to think differently.”
The name reflects the company’s elevated approach to whiskey making, while also honouring late founder Peter Loftin, a Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame inductee.
Lofted Custom Spirits offers end-to-end customisation, including industry distilling, ageing, quality control, blending and bottling solutions.
The organisation currently collaborates with brands such as 15 Stars Whiskey, Blue Run, Four Branches, and Forbidden.
Erwin will retain his role as CEO at Bardstown and Green River while adding the title of CEO, Lofted Spirits. Pete Marino will likewise hold his role as president at Bardstown Bourbon and Green River, while adding president, Lofted Spirits.
“This is just the beginning of what’s possible,” added Erwin. “Lofted Spirits is built for the future – and we’re ready to lead the way.”
Last week, Bardstown released a Bourbon aged in Notre-Dame oak.
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