Holladay Distillery breaks ground on ironclad rickhouse in latest growth spurt

Core Insights - Holladay Distillery is expanding its operations by constructing Rickhouse D, its fourth ironclad rickhouse, to meet increasing consumer demand and enhance its distilling capacity [1][2][3] Company Overview - Founded in 1856, Holladay Distillery is known for producing Missouri bourbon, including its flagship brands Holladay Soft Red Wheat and Ben Holladay Bourbon, which utilizes a recipe over 160 years old [5] - The distillery has a historical significance in Missouri's distilling industry, having built its first three rickhouses in the early 1900s, 1930, and 1950 [1][5] Expansion Details - Rickhouse D will be constructed in partnership with Al J. Mueller and is expected to take eight to nine months to complete [2] - The new rickhouse will have an 11,000-barrel capacity, contributing to the consistency of bourbon production [2] Product Development - After a hiatus from bourbon distilling between 1985 and 2015, the distillery resumed production in 2015, leading to the release of Ben Holladay Bourbon in 2022 after six years of aging [3] - The introduction of a new mash bill in 2016 resulted in the launch of Holladay Soft Red Wheat Bourbon in 2023, reflecting the distillery's commitment to innovation [3][4] Product Offerings - In addition to its flagship brands, Holladay Distillery offers Rickhouse Proof and One Barrel Bourbons, both aged for a minimum of six years [4] - The distillery also features the Ancient Cave Collection, which includes bourbons aged in experimental barrels for secondary finishes, all of which will benefit from the new rickhouse capacity [4]