Bulleit Frontier Whiskey brings its nationwide Tree Equity initiative to Tacoma

Tacoma, WA – Bulleit Frontier Whiskey is honored to continue its longtime, community-first approach by supporting Tree Equity improvement efforts in Washington, a significant location for Bulleit and American Forests to continue their critical work.

Alongside American Forests, Bulleit will work with the Tacoma Tree Foundation to plant 22 trees in Wapato Hills Park, which significantly needs canopy coverage based on a low Tree Equity score. South Tacoma neighborhoods have lower Tree Equity Scores than other parts of Tacoma with just 40% tree canopy coverage and higher surface temperatures. For that reason, the Tacoma Tree Foundation has focused on community engagement and tree planting on public and private property here, supporting the local neighborhood’s access to green gathering spaces and providing shade to folks visiting the park, enjoying field games or picnics.

To better understand the inequitable heat disparities, Tacoma Tree Foundation partnered with the University of Washington on an ongoing study of the neighborhood’s urban heat island effect. 

In 2020, Bulleit Frontier Whiskey committed to re-growing the population of White Oak trees in the United States in partnership with American Forests. Together, they surpassed their ambitious goal of planting and restoring one million trees three years ahead of schedule, expected to remove 74,000 pounds of pollutants from the air and conserve over 75 million gallons of water in years to come. As reforestation efforts progressed, in 2022 Bulleit took on the responsibility of further enhancing Tree Equity in economically disadvantaged communities, aiming to ensure that everyone has access to the benefits trees provide. Their efforts have been placed in crucial areas in Houston, Detroit, NYC, and now Tacoma with the goal of supporting Tree Equity in urban communities. 

Disadvantaged communities across the US have historically suffered the most from unequal access to trees, and the heat-reducing shade, fresh air, and climate resiliency benefits that they provide. Bulleit Frontier Whiskey will continue supporting American Forests in achieving total Tree Equity by 2030.

About Bulleit Frontier Whiskey 

Bulleit, founded in 1987, is one of the fastest-growing whiskeys in America. The brand attributes that growth to bartenders and cultural partners who have adopted it as their own. The Bulleit Frontier Whiskey portfolio is distilled and aged in the Bulleit family tradition, using a distinctive high rye recipe, which gives them a bold, spicy, yet distinctively smooth taste. The award-winning Kentucky whiskey most recently won a Double Gold medal for Bulleit 10-Year Old and Gold Medals for Bulleit Bourbon and Bulleit Rye at the 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. In 2017, Bulleit celebrated its 30th anniversary with the opening of a new, state-of-the-art distillery located in Shelbyville, KY. Constructed with a focus on sustainable practices including natural habitat protection, water conservation and local ingredient sourcing. In 2019, a Visitor's Centre at the Bulleit Distilling Co. in Shelbyville opened to share our modern, technological, and sustainable approach to making great whiskey. In 2021, Diageo opened its first carbon-neutral whiskey distillery in Lebanon, KY with Bulleit being the first and leading brand being produced at the site. supplementing existing production at the Bulleit Distilling Co. For more information, follow @Bulleit on Instagram. 

About Diageo North America 

Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands including Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, Bulleit and Buchanan's whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Casamigos, DeLeon and Don Julio tequilas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Tanqueray and Guinness. Diageo is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (LSE: DGE) and their products are sold in more than 180 countries around the world. Follow on Twitter and Instagram for news and information about Diageo North America: @Diageo_NA. 

About American Forests 

American Forests is driven by the power of forests. They are instrumental to addressing two of the most pressing issues of the day: slowing climate change and advancing social equity. Forests also provide habitat for wildlife and a clean, abundant supply of water for people. Since our founding in 1875, American Forests has been the pathfinders for creating healthy forests from coast to coast. For example, we championed creation of the U.S. Forest Service and have persuaded Congress to provide stable funding for fighting and preventing forest fires. Our deep knowledge of forests and track record of collaboration position us to build a reforestation movement in America. From cities to large natural landscapes, we create healthy and resilient forests that deliver essential benefits for climate, people, water and wildlife. We advance our mission through forestry innovation, place-based partnerships to plant and restore forests, and movement building. American Forests envisions a world in which the significant environmental, societal, and economic benefits of forests are fully realized and equitably available to all people. 

About Tacoma Tree Foundation 

Tacoma Tree Foundation is a non-profit organization focused on educating, empowering, and supporting community members in neighborhood-based greening. To accomplish that mission, they provide educational programs about trees, tree selection and planting, tree care, and collective action.