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Kessler Whiskey

Kessler Whiskey
Kessler Whiskey.
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TypeBlended whiskey
ManufacturerBeam Suntory
Country of originClermont, Kentucky United States
Alcohol by volume40.00%
Proof (US)80
Related productsJim Beam Brands

Kessler Whiskey is an American brand of blended whiskey started by Julius Kessler in 1888.[1] It is known for the slogan, "Smooth as Silk".[1] The brand is currently owned and produced by Beam Suntory.[1] Beam claims it is the #2 selling American blended whiskey.[1]

Kessler started selling whiskey in Leadville, Colorado in the late 1870s. In the early days, Julius Kessler went from saloon to saloon selling the whiskey. Kessler's company quickly became profitable, in part due to the higher prices the whiskey commanded in remote areas.[2] Kessler retired from the business in 1921 at the age of 65.[2]

Around 1935, Kessler Whiskey was acquired by The Seagram Company.[2] In 2000 Pernod Ricard acquired Kessler Whiskey then Eventually sold, the brand to Beam Inc in 2005.,[1] which was then purchased by Suntory Holdings.

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Beam Inc. whiskey brands page
  2. ^ a b c "Whiskey Names", Time, August 26, 1935


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