Holladay Distillery breaks ground on ironclad rickhouse in latest growth spurt

Core Insights - Holladay Distillery is expanding its production operations by constructing a new Rickhouse D to meet increased consumer demand for its bourbon products [1][2][3] Company Overview - Founded in 1856, Holladay Distillery is located in Weston, Missouri, and is known for producing bourbon steeped in history, including Holladay Soft Red Wheat and Ben Holladay Bourbon [5] - The distillery has a legacy of distilling that dates back over 160 years, with its first three rickhouses built in the early 1900s, 1930, and 1950 [1][5] Expansion Details - Rickhouse D will be constructed over eight to nine months in partnership with Al J. Mueller, a St. Joseph-based construction company [2] - The new rickhouse will have an 11,000-barrel capacity, which is designed to maintain consistency across the bourbon products [2] Product Offerings - Holladay Distillery produces several bourbon varieties, including its flagship brands, Holladay Soft Red Wheat and Ben Holladay Bourbon, as well as Rickhouse Proof and One Barrel Bourbons [4] - The distillery also offers the Ancient Cave Collection, which features bourbon aged in experimental barrels for a secondary finish [4] Historical Context - The distillery took a hiatus from bourbon production from 1985 to 2015, focusing on other spirits before resuming bourbon production in 2015 [3] - The original mash bill from 1856 was used for production, leading to the release of Ben Holladay Bourbon in 2022 after six years of aging [3]