Young thanked local and executive Campari leadership for continuing to grow in the community. This investment from Wild Turkey/Campari is a decision we do not take lightly, and we would like to thank them for trusting our community with their business.” “It has been our pleasure to work with their team on expansions in the past and we are thrilled to see our partnership continue with this announcement. “Wild Turkey’s announcement to expand their facilities in Anderson County is evidence that our community is open for business,” said Judge Gritton. Wild Turkey Distillery Master Distiller Jimmy Russell and his wife Joretta Russell. with leading brands like SKYY Vodka, SKYY Infusions, Grand Marnier, Campari, Aperol, Wild Turkey Kentucky Straight Bourbon, American Honey, Russell’s Reserve, as well as a variety of other whiskey, rum, gin and vodka products.Īnderson County Judge/Executive Orbrey Gritton mentioned the partnership that has formed between the county and Campari. Campari America has built a portfolio unrivaled in its quality, innovation and style, making it a top choice among distributors, retailers and consumers. Campari America manages Campari Group’s portfolio in the U.S. Campari Group is headquartered in Sesto San Giovanni, Italy, and owns 23 plants worldwide with its own distribution network in 23 countries.Ĭampari America LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Davide Campari-Milano N.V. Campari Group has a global distribution reach, trading in over 190 nations around the world with leading positions in Europe and the Americas. The group was founded in 1860 and today is the sixth-largest player worldwide in the premium spirits industry. I want to thank Campari for expanding its Wild Turkey campus in the commonwealth and continuing to invest in Anderson County and the Lawrenceburg community.”Ĭampari Group is a major player in the global spirits industry, with a portfolio of over 50 premium and super premium brands, spreading across global, regional and local priorities. “Kentucky is coming off our best year for growth in the spirits industry, with over $2.1 billion in new investments and approximately 700 new jobs for Kentuckians. “This investment by Campari Group adds to the historic momentum the commonwealth is currently experiencing in our signature bourbon and spirits industry,” said Kentucky Gov. Stay Informed: Sign up here for the Distillery Trail free email newsletter and be the first to get all the latest news, trends, job listings and events in your inbox. This expansion project confirms, once again, our commitment to this category and it will allow for the continued growth of the Wild Turkey and Russell’s Reserve franchise, both in the United States and internationally.” “Since 2009, when Campari Group acquired the Wild Turkey Distillery, we have significantly invested in the bourbon category, which now represents Campari Group’s second major leg after the aperitif portfolio. “We are delighted to announce this important investment and we appreciate the support received by the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development and the local authorities,” said Ugo Fiorenzo, managing director of Campari America and Canada. The project is expected to break ground by October 2023 and be completed by the end of July 2025. This investment adds to the over $300 million in operation and expansion commitments already financed by Campari Group since the acquisition of the Wild Turkey distillery 14 years ago and comes on the heels of another significant investment announced a few months ago with the acquisition of Wilderness Trail Distillery in Danville. With this investment, Campari Group will also upgrade the current barrel filling operation to handle the increased volumes. The project also entails an expansion to the waste treatment dry house process to increase processing capacity, doubling the current dry house and waste treatment output. The new facility will locate adjacent to the company’s existing distillery. Wild Turkey Distillery to Produce 14 Million Proof Gallons AnnuallyĬampari Group will construct a brand-new distillery at the Wild Turkey campus that will significantly increase the current capacity from 9 million to 14 million proof gallons. The investment includes a second Wild Turkey distillery that will produce up to 5 million gallons of Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey per year. It looks like the news of new distillery announcements is picking up right where it left off last year with more bourbon on the way.Ĭampari Group has announced a $161 million investment at it Wild Turkey Distillery campus in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky.
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