Vote now for Coolest Thing Made in Illinois

Vote now for Coolest Thing Made in Illinois

The field of contenders for the 2025 title of The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois has been narrowed, with voters choosing the Top 8 products to move ahead in the sixth annual “Makers Madness” contest. "Makers Madness" is hosted by the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association and is a bracket-style tournament where Illinois residents can decide which product is The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois. The competition honors the work of manufacturers across …

Whiskey made in northern Illinois advances to Top 8 in 2025 Maker’s Madness contest

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — Whiskey Acres Blue Popcorn Bourbon, made in northern Illinois, has advanced to the final 8 "coolest products made in Illinois" in the state's 2025 "Maker's Madness" contest. The bourbon is made by Whiskey Acres Distilling Co., in DeKalb. “Makers Madness is a celebration of the incredible products made right here in Illinois, highlighting the unparalleled level of creativity and innovation that distinguishes our state’s…

2025 Makers Madness narrows as Illinoisans choose from Top 8 state products

Voting is now open on the final round of the Illinois Manufacturer’s Association’s sixth annual Makers Madness competition. Makers Madness is a bracket-style tournament in which voters across the state vote to name The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois; the competition celebrates the hard work of manufacturers across Illinois: the IMA touts manufacturing as the largest contributor of any industry to the state’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), support…

NEW RELEASE: 2025 Michter’s 10 Year Bourbon

Michter’s Master Distiller Dan McKee and Michter’s Master of Maturation Andrea Wilson have approved the release of the highly anticipated Michter’s 10 Year Bourbon which will begin reaching stores, bars, and restaurants this April. The prior release was April 2024 but the brand is known for skipping years and opting to debut solely on their high quality of standards. QUICK FACTS PROOF: 94.4 (47.2% abv) PRICE: $195 SRP 750ml AVAILABILITY: Nation…

Michter's Distillery [Newsroom]Louisville, Ky., March 25, 2025 (ots/PRNewswire) - Michter's Master Distiller Dan McKee and Michter's Master of Maturation Andrea Wilson have approved the release of Michter's 10 years of Bourbon, which will be in stores, bars and ... Continue reading here...Original content of: Michter's Distillery, transmitted by news up-to-date

Michter's Master Distiller Dan McKee and Michter's Master of Maturation Andrea Wilson have approved the release of Michter's 10 years of Bourbon, which will be available in stores, bars and restaurants from April of this year. "At Michters, the whisky will not be bottled according to a strict age plan, but when our production team thinks it is fully mature. This will continue the standards set by Michter's first Kentucky Master Distiller Willie …