Remington Ammunition and Log Still Distillery announced a partnership in late August to launch a new adult beverage ideal for sharing with friends and family when guns and ammunition are safely stored. The new Remington Reserve Bourbon, named “Open Season,” was unveiled during special events at Log Still Distillery early this month. Wider distribution in many markets nationwide began after.
“Remington is growing their category with licensing partners; we’re always looking for quality partners and new categories for the brand,” said Kaylene Christian, Remington Shooting Accessories and Licensing Product Manager. “Located in Gethsemane, Kentucky—within the heart of Bourbon country—Log Still Distillery is a family-owned operation rooted in bourbon-making tradition. They offer premium bourbons, gins and Tennessee whiskies and are committed to excellence in craftsmanship. We are excited and happy to be working closely with them on this new product launch.”
J.W. “Wally” Dant III purchased the distillery in 2019, but the venture was hardly a new one to his family. In fact, it was 1836 when his great-great-great grandfather, Joseph Washington Dant, founded a distillery on the same site. Copper, a material used extensively in most stills, was expensive at the time. Instead, he employed log still distilling, which uses a single copper pipe running through a hollow log.
His bourbon was a huge success. As the company grew it expanded and operated under the Dant & Head Distillery name. Later, it became the Gethsemane Distillery. It’ operations shut down in the 1960s and the site remained silent until Dant resurrected the family tradition.
“Remington has always been about traditions and legacy, and that’s exactly what we wanted to capture in this bottle,” said Denise Ingle, chief brand and strategy officer at Log Still Distillery. “The back label is more than a design element—It’s about preserving the moments we share with our cherished ones and keeping those memories alive in a bottle.”
Remington Reserve “Open Season” is a premium, proprietary blend of 86-proof Kentucky and Tennessee bourbons. It is initially available at Log Still Distillery’s tasting room and select local retailers in Kentucky. Distribution to additional markets will follow in the coming weeks, including Tennessee, Indiana, Michigan, Florida, Texas, Ohio, Illinois, Alabama and Mississippi. More states will be announced as distribution expands. Direct-to-Customer orders are available online in select states.