LOUISVILLE, Ky.— Rabbit Hole Distillery has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ENERGY STAR certification. It is among the first-ever distilleries to receive the certification, standing in the top 25% of U.S. facilities for energy efficiency and performance.
Rabbit Hole Distillery was born to push the boundaries of American whiskey making. From its state-of-the-art distillery to its extreme-small batch bourbons, every step of the process is unapologetically transparent. This recognition stands as a true testament to the brand’s ethos: “No Shortcuts. No Compromise. Nothing Left To Chance.”
“We are pleased to be among the first distilleries to accept the EPA’s ENERGY STAR certification in recognition of our energy efficiency efforts,” said Kaveh Zamanian, Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame Whiskey Maker and Founder of Rabbit Hole Distillery. “From responsible sourcing to carbon footprint reduction, we’re committed to pioneering a sustainable legacy and propelling the industry forward to ensure premium spirits can be enjoyed for generations to come.”
This achievement cements Rabbit Hole’s status as a leading distillery in the realm of environmental stewardship. Distilleries that earn the ENERGY STAR certification use significantly less energy and contribute to fewer greenhouse gas emissions than their peers. Rabbit Hole’s sustainability initiatives have significantly improved the distillery’s operational efficiency, resulting in reduced water and energy usage. Some examples include:
– Installed high-efficiency LED lighting throughout distillery facilities.
– Reduced steam usage and increased the amount of setback in the cooker.
– Utilized reclaimed water in operations including cooker cooling water.
– Invested in top-of-the-line technology and equipment to ensure high operational efficiency.
– Launched fermenter expansion project to bolster production per PG.
“Improving the energy performance of our nation’s industrial plants is critical to reducing greenhouse gas emissions,” said Cindy Jacobs, Chief of the ENERGY STAR Commercial & Industrial Branch. “The EPA applauds the commitment to energy efficiency demonstrated by ENERGY STAR certified plants.”
ENERGY STAR was introduced by the EPA in 1992 as a voluntary, market-based partnership to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiency. To date, tens of thousands of buildings and plants across all fifty states have earned the ENERGY STAR.
About Rabbit Hole Distillery
Rabbit Hole was born to blow the cobwebs off the American whiskey category and pierce through the conformity that had kept it stuck in the 19th century. Rabbit Hole’s Founder and Whiskey Maker, Kaveh Zamanian, left a 20+ year career as a clinical psychologist to pursue his long-standing passion for fine spirits. With a mission to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary, he set course to develop one-of-a-kind expressions of American whiskey. Through its signature core offerings – Cavehill Four Grain Triple Malt Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Boxergrail Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, Dareringer Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in PX Sherry Casks, and Heigold High Rye Double Malt Kentucky Straight Bourbon – along with its innovative Founder’s Collection series, stands as the best example of innovation and craft distillation in the country. This distinction is highlighted by its use of truly singular mash bills, signature malted grains, and custom-made, hand-selected, toasted & charred barrels. The state-of-the art distillery is a cathedral to the art and science of whiskey making and is located in the Nulu neighborhood in the heart of downtown Louisville. Designed as a true craft distillery designed to scale, it produces 27,000 barrels every year. Since opening in 2018, it has been heralded as the “Architectural Icon” of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and was recently named “World’s Leading Bourbon Distillery Tour” by the World Travel Awards. In 2022, Kaveh was inducted into the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame’s 20th anniversary class, cementing his place among industry pioneers and visionaries.
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