From Robb Report · Jonah Flicker · · 1m 10s
MGP finally releases bourbon under its own name
The Indiana distillery that's made whiskey for major brands for a century is now bottling its own.
In brief
The Indiana distillery that's made whiskey for major brands for a century is now bottling its own. MGP, a century-old Indiana distillery that supplied whiskey to famous brands, is releasing its first bourbon under its own name after years of operating behind the scenes. Originally reported by Robb Report.
A century of hidden whiskey making
MGP's Lawrenceburg, Indiana distillery has produced excellent bourbon and rye for over 100 years, originally known as Seagram's after Prohibition ended.
Supplying whiskey to famous brands
The distillery produced whiskey for Four Roses, Bulleit, Templeton, and Dickel, becoming the backbone of their operations while remaining largely unknown to consumers.
Ownership changes and evolution
The distillery changed hands multiple times and became MGP in 2011, while continuing to produce whiskey for major brands and some in-house labels.
Stepping out of the shadows
For the first time, MGP is releasing a new bourbon under its own name, marking a major shift from decades of producing whiskey exclusively for other brands.
“stepping out of the shadows”
Quality bourbon from a trusted source
The new MGP bourbon is very good, bringing the same expertise that made whiskey for Four Roses and other premium brands to a product bearing MGP's own label.
The takeaway
MGP, a century-old Indiana distillery that supplied whiskey to famous brands, is releasing its first bourbon under its own name after years of operating behind the scenes.
