Chamber hosting virtual meeting with legislators
The Brown County Chamber of Commerce invites the community to a virtual Third House meeting with Rep. Chris May (R-Bedford) on Saturday, March 20 at 11 a.m. An invitation for Sen. Eric Koch’s participation has also been extended.
Indiana Third House Meetings provide a forum for community members to discuss pending legislation in the Indiana General Assembly with their elected representatives.
This virtual meeting provides both safety and flexibility as participants can join from the comfort of their homes. Chamber members will be offered the opportunity to submit questions in advance of the meeting. Event details and a Zoom link can be found at TheBrownCountyChamber.org.
The Brown County Chamber is committed to promoting, educating and growing business by improving communication and encouraging collaborative relationships between businesses, community and government.
Hard Truth Distilling Co. releases new rye whiskey
Hard Truth Distilling Co. has added a new product to its America’s Original Barrel Smoked Whiskey line: Sipes’ Barrel Smoked Straight Rye Whiskey. Available Friday, March 26, this rye whiskey is finished, blended and bottled by the Hard Truth team at the distillery in Brown County.
This is the third release in the Sipes’ family of four-year whiskeys and the fifth in the Hard Truth’s America’s Original Barrel Smoked Whiskey lineup. Hand-selected barrels of aged whiskey are rested in new casks that have been toasted, charred and hardwood smoked.
To celebrate this new offering, the Hard Truth Tours & Tastings Center in Brown County, 418 Old State Road 46, will be hosting a release party on Friday, March 26 from 4 to 7 p.m. The first 50 bottles sold there will be custom etched and Master Distiller Bryan Smith will be signing bottles throughout the event. Live music, samples, and a Sipes’ Barrel Smoked Straight Rye Whiskey mixology class are also planned that evening.
“Sipes’ Barrel Smoked Straight Rye Whiskey is a deep amber with an aroma that features burnt sugar, maple, stone fruit and leathery smoke,” a press release from Hard Truth said. “Smooth and rich on the palate, this whiskey offers a subtle smoke flavor and spiciness with notes of glazed ham, clove, pine nuts, dates and heavy cream. The finish is mild, offering notes of maple sugar, apricot, oak and spice rounded out with hints of lingering campfire smoke and sweet mint.”
Available in 750 mL bottles, Sipes’ Barrel Smoked Straight Rye Whiskey is bottled at 90 proof with a 45 percent ABV. It will be available at all Big Woods Restaurant Group locations and at the Hard Truth Tours & Tastings Center, and at select retailers throughout Hard Truth Distilling Co.’s distribution areas.
For more information, visit hardtruthdistilling.com/spirit-finder.
Brown County featured in award-winning campaign
The North American Travel Journalists Association awarded Visit Indiana the silver and bronze awards in the 29th Annual North American Travel Journalists Awards Competition, honoring the best of the best in travel journalism, photography and destination marketing.
Visit Indiana’s 20IN20 campaign promoted a number of Brown County destinations, including Nashville in the “small town” series; Quaff ON! in the “breweries” series; T.C. Steele State Historic Site in the “historic sites” series; eXplore Brown County and the state park mountain bike trails in the “outdoor adventure” series; Story Inn in the “unique sleeps” series; Brown County Winery and Country Heritage Winery in the wineries series; and Christmas in Brown County in the “winter traditions” series.
New realtor joins Brown County Real Estate
