SMITHS GROVE, Kentucky (October 11, 2024) – Balance Distilling Company is proud to announce

the revival of legacy whiskey brand Mammoth Cave Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, a

tribute to the grandeur of Mammoth Cave National Park and the rich history of Kentucky

Bourbon.

An official launch event will take place on November 9, 2024, at The Lodge at Mammoth Cave

featuring product tastings, music from local singer-songwriter Sarah Houk, and dinner and

cocktail specials offered by the Green River Grill.

“Mammoth Cave Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey embodies the spirit resilience and depth

that mirrors that of its namesake, Mammoth Cave National Park," said Luke Jean, founder and

distiller at Balance Distilling Company. "Just as Mammoth Cave reveals history and wonder, our

bourbon offers a traditional wheated profile that invites exploration.”

According to author and bourbon historian Michael Veach (www.bourbonveach.com), the

Mammoth Cave brand was created by W. G. Coldewey & Co. in 1869. In 1901, the brand was

advertised in the Wine and Spirits Bulletin as having a 16-year-old bonded whiskey for sale. By

1907, W.L. Weller and Sons had purchased the Mammoth Cave brand as it became part of their

portfolio of whiskeys for sale. W. L. Weller & Sons sold Mammoth Cave Bourbon Whiskey as a

medicinal spirit during Prohibition.

After the repeal of Prohibition, W.L Weller and Sons and A. Ph. Stitzel Distillery merged to

become Stitzel-Weller Distillery (1935) with Julain (Pappy) Van Winkel, Sr. as president and in

charge of sales. Pappy Van Winkel sold a portfolio of brands including Old Fitzgerald, Cabin Still,

Rebel Yell and Mammoth Cave Bourbon Whiskey – all leading bourbon brands in their time.

Stitzel-Weller continued to support the Mammoth Cave brand in certain markets up until the

1960s when it disappeared from their portfolio and was considered abandoned. 

“Working with Balance Distilling to revive this historically important brand allowed us to share

the rich narrative of both the cave and Kentucky bourbon with our visitors,” said Mike Davis,

General Manager of The Lodge at Mammoth Cave. “This partnership allows us to highlight the

intriguing history of moonshiners that used the intricate cave systems throughout Kentucky for

generations.”

Mammoth Cave Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey will be available at The Lodge at

Mammoth Cave gift shop and restaurant, and Balance Distilling Company’s tasting room. For

more information about Mammoth Cave Bourbon Whiskey and our other products please visit

our website www.balancedistilling.com.

About Balance Distilling Company

Balance Distilling Company is an award-winning family farm distillery located in Smiths Grove,

KY. The operation is the only distillery in Warren County, Kentucky and is proudly veteran

owned and operated. Balance Distilling Company distills moonshine, gin, whiskey, and the only

rum made 100% in Kentucky.