Event Recap: KDA's 2025 Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame®

Brindiamo Proud to Serve as Hospitality Sponsor of the 2025 Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame®

On September 16, 2025, the Kentucky Distillers’ Association hosted one of the most celebrated gatherings in the bourbon industry, the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame® Induction Ceremony. Brindiamo was honored to serve as Hospitality Sponsor for this prestigious daytime luncheon event, which brought together over 300 of the industry’s most respected leaders, distillers, and visionaries at The Legacy at Log Still Distillery in Nelson County.

The sold-out luncheon was also livestreamed, allowing thousands of bourbon enthusiasts from around the globe to join in the celebration of America’s native spirit.

A Celebration of Excellence Over Lunch

The Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame®, established in 2001, is the industry’s highest honor, recognizing individuals who have made a transformational impact on bourbon’s growth, awareness, and global stature.

The 2025 class of inductees reflected the rich heritage and evolving story of bourbon:

• Craig Beam – Seventh-generation distiller continuing a family legacy of excellence.

• The late Mary Dowling – Trailblazing female distiller and community leader ahead of her time.

• Larry Ebersold – Visionary architect of the modern craft distilling movement.

• Chris Morris – Legendary Brown-Forman distiller and recipient of the Parker Beam Lifetime Achievement Award.

• Damon Thayer – Legislative champion whose leadership transformed Kentucky bourbon into an economic powerhouse.

Check out the full recap of the event on KYBourbon.com!

Brindiamo’s Role as Hospitality Sponsor

As Hospitality Sponsor, Brindiamo was proud to help create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for the afternoon’s celebration. Our team, including Reid Fisher and Jack Sullivan, represented Brindiamo with pride, joining the lively crowd in celebrating this year’s inductees.

To mark the occasion, we also shared exclusive engraved Brindiamo copper mugs with attendees. The mugs went quickly — and we hope everyone enjoys using them for their favorite cocktails as a lasting reminder of the day.

This sponsorship reflects our deep commitment to supporting the bourbon industry, not only by helping distilleries thrive, but also by honoring the people whose vision, innovation, and leadership have shaped Kentucky bourbon’s legacy.

A Day to Remember

From heartfelt speeches to a celebratory toast, the luncheon was a reminder of what makes Kentucky bourbon truly unique: tradition, innovation, and community.

We at Brindiamo extend our congratulations to this year’s inductees and thank the KDA for its leadership in celebrating bourbon’s heroes. It was a privilege to be part of such a memorable afternoon in Bardstown!