Heritage Distilling Co. Announces Sell Out of First Run of 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima Bourbon; Announces Passing $200,000 Raised for Military Charities
Heritage Distilling Company (NASDAQ: CASK) has announced a second release of 2,000 bottles of its Salute Series 'Battle of Iwo Jima: 80th Anniversary Edition' bourbon following the successful sellout of its initial 2,200-bottle run. The first release generated nearly $200,000 in retail sales and approximately $20,000 in donations for the Marine Raider Foundation.
The commemorative bourbon, bottled at 105-proof ('Howitzer strength') and aged for 5 years, features exclusive artwork by Michael Solovey reflecting the black volcanic ash of Iwo Jima. Customers purchasing two bottles will receive a frameable 'GUNG HO' lithograph.
The Salute Series, HDC's fastest-growing product line, is specifically branded for military and first responder communities. Since its launch, the series has raised over $200,000 for military charities, demonstrating strong margins through direct-to-consumer sales and increasing wholesale distribution demand.
Heritage Distilling Company (NASDAQ: CASK) ha annunciato una seconda release di 2.000 bottiglie del suo bourbon della Salute Series 'Battle of Iwo Jima: 80th Anniversary Edition', dopo il successo della vendita delle 2.200 bottiglie iniziali. La prima release ha generato quasi 200.000 dollari in vendite al dettaglio e circa 20.000 dollari in donazioni per la Marine Raider Foundation.
Il bourbon commemorativo, imbottigliato a 105 proof ('forza Howitzer') e invecchiato per 5 anni, presenta opere d'arte esclusive di Michael Solovey che riflettono la cenere vulcanica nera di Iwo Jima. I clienti che acquisteranno due bottiglie riceveranno una litografia 'GUNG HO' incorniciabile.
La Salute Series, la linea di prodotti in più rapida crescita di HDC, è specificamente marchiata per le comunità militari e dei primi soccorritori. Dalla sua lancio, la serie ha raccolto oltre 200.000 dollari per le associazioni benefiche militari, dimostrando forti margini attraverso vendite dirette ai consumatori e una crescente domanda di distribuzione all'ingrosso.
Heritage Distilling Company (NASDAQ: CASK) ha anunciado un segundo lanzamiento de 2,000 botellas de su bourbon de la serie Salute 'Battle of Iwo Jima: 80th Anniversary Edition', tras el exitoso agotamiento de su primera producción de 2,200 botellas. La primera edición generó cerca de $200,000 en ventas minoristas y aproximadamente $20,000 en donaciones para la Marine Raider Foundation.
El bourbon conmemorativo, embotellado a 105 proof ('fuerza Howitzer') y envejecido durante 5 años, presenta una obra de arte exclusiva de Michael Solovey que refleja la ceniza volcánica negra de Iwo Jima. Los clientes que compren dos botellas recibirán una litografía 'GUNG HO' enmarcable.
La serie Salute, la línea de productos de más rápido crecimiento de HDC, está específicamente diseñada para las comunidades militares y de primeros respondedores. Desde su lanzamiento, la serie ha recaudado más de $200,000 para organizaciones benéficas militares, demostrando fuertes márgenes a través de ventas directas al consumidor y una creciente demanda de distribución mayorista.
헤리티지 증류 회사 (NASDAQ: CASK)는 초기 2,200병이 성공적으로 매진된 후 '아이오지마 전투: 80주년 기념 에디션'의 살루트 시리즈 두 번째 출시로 2,000병을 발표했습니다. 첫 번째 출시에서는 거의 200,000달러의 소매 매출과 약 20,000달러의 해병 레이더 재단 기부금이 발생했습니다.
이 기념용 버번은 105 proof ('하우이저 강도')로 병입되었고 5년 동안 숙성되었으며, 아이오지마의 검은 화산재를 반영한 마이클 솔로베이의 독점 아트워크가 특징입니다. 두 병을 구매하는 고객은 'GUNG HO' 리소그래프를 받을 수 있습니다.
살루트 시리즈는 HDC의 가장 빠르게 성장하는 제품 라인으로, 군인 및 첫 응답자 커뮤니티를 위해 특별히 브랜드화되었습니다. 출시 이후 이 시리즈는 군사 자선 단체를 위해 200,000달러 이상을 모금했으며, 소비자 직접 판매를 통한 강력한 마진과 증가하는 도매 유통 수요를 보여주고 있습니다.
Heritage Distilling Company (NASDAQ: CASK) a annoncé une seconde sortie de 2 000 bouteilles de son bourbon de la série Salute 'Battle of Iwo Jima: 80th Anniversary Edition', suite à la vente réussie de sa première production de 2 200 bouteilles. La première sortie a généré près de 200 000 dollars de ventes au détail et environ 20 000 dollars de dons pour la Marine Raider Foundation.
Ce bourbon commémoratif, embouteillé à 105 proof ('force Howitzer') et vieilli pendant 5 ans, présente des œuvres d'art exclusives de Michael Solovey reflétant les cendres volcaniques noires d'Iwo Jima. Les clients achetant deux bouteilles recevront une lithographie 'GUNG HO' à encadrer.
La série Salute, la ligne de produits à la croissance la plus rapide de HDC, est spécifiquement marquée pour les communautés militaires et de premiers intervenants. Depuis son lancement, la série a recueilli plus de 200 000 dollars pour des œuvres de charité militaires, démontrant des marges solides grâce aux ventes directes aux consommateurs et à une demande croissante de distribution en gros.
Heritage Distilling Company (NASDAQ: CASK) hat die zweite Veröffentlichung von 2.000 Flaschen seines Bourbons der Salute Series 'Battle of Iwo Jima: 80th Anniversary Edition' angekündigt, nachdem die erste Auflage von 2.200 Flaschen erfolgreich ausverkauft war. Die erste Veröffentlichung erzielte fast 200.000 Dollar im Einzelhandel und etwa 20.000 Dollar an Spenden für die Marine Raider Foundation.
Der Gedenkbourbon, der mit 105 Proof ('Howitzer-Stärke') abgefüllt und 5 Jahre gereift ist, zeigt exklusive Kunstwerke von Michael Solovey, die die schwarze Vulkanasche von Iwo Jima widerspiegeln. Kunden, die zwei Flaschen kaufen, erhalten einen einrahmbaren 'GUNG HO'-Lithographen.
Die Salute Series, die am schnellsten wachsende Produktlinie von HDC, ist speziell für die militärischen und ersten Einsatzkräfte-Communities markiert. Seit ihrer Einführung hat die Serie über 200.000 Dollar für militärische Wohltätigkeitsorganisationen gesammelt und zeigt starke Margen durch Direktvertrieb und steigende Nachfrage nach Großhandelsvertrieb.
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Heritage to Commence Second Run of Salute Series “Battle of Iwo Jima: 80th Anniversary Edition” Bourbon in Response to High Demand
GIG HARBOR, Wash., Feb. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heritage Distilling Company, Inc. ("HDC" or "Heritage" or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: CASK), a leading craft distiller of innovative premium brands, announced that in response to its initial release of 2,200 bottles of its Salute Series: “Battle of Iwo Jima: 80th Anniversary Edition” in partnership with the Marine Raider Foundation (MRF), it will be releasing one final batch of 2,000 bottles commemorating the battle, which took place over five weeks between February 19, 1944 and March 26, 1944.
“The response to our initial release of 2,200 bottles of this 80th Anniversary bourbon commemorating the Battle of Iwo Jima was greater than we anticipated, selling out in a matter of a few weeks. Given the response and request for more, we’ve elected to complete one final run of bottles to service the expressed requests for our customers,” said Sara Kellerman, military veteran, co-founder and vice president of Heritage Distilling Company’s Salute Series line of spirits.
In just the first three weeks of sales from the initial bottling run, the product generated nearly
“This latest release under our Salute Series line of products shows we are able to create compelling products that resonate with active duty and retired military and first responder communities,” said Justin Stiefel, CEO and co-founder of Heritage Distilling. “The margins on this product line are industry leading, led by our direct-to-consumer route to market, followed by the increasing demand we are seeing from the wholesale distribution channel as word of the product grows. This approach allows us to direct a significant portion of the sales to carefully vetted non-profit charities who do great work every day to support our active duty and retired military and first responders and their families.”
The Salute Series is the first-of-its-kind spirits line branded and marketed for the people on the front lines, those who have retired from previous service and their families. The Salute Series brand stands as its own full line of premium whiskies and bourbons in the broader HDC portfolio, and is the fastest growing piece of the Company’s volume and revenue. Each label is geared towards specific operators in the military and first responder community, allowing those who have been on the ground, or worn specific badges or insignias, to claim as their own the product that speaks the most to them and tells their story. Each bottle sold raises money for non-profit charities supporting the military and first responder communities. Since the launch of the Salute Series, more than
The latest 80th Anniversary of Iwo Jima bottle hints at the iconic Pulitzer Prize-winning image of the American flag on Mount Suribachi, a symbol of American resilience and determination, while focusing on the intensity of the warriors who were on the ground executing the mission.
Exclusive features of the “Iwo Jima: 80th Anniversary Edition” include:
- Bottled at “Howitzer strength,” this 105-proof straight bourbon whiskey has been aged for 5 years, offering a bold and robust flavor profile.
- The label features exclusive art by Michael Solovey, whose work helps bring the Salute Series to life. The design reflects the black volcanic ash that covers Iwo Jima, tying the whiskey to the battle’s historical context.
- Customers who purchase two bottles will receive a frameable lithograph by Michael Solovey titled “GUNG HO,” inspired by the iconic flag-raising and designed to honor the Marine Corps' enduring spirit.
For more information and to purchase Heritage’s award-winning spirits, visit heritagedistilling.com.
About Heritage Distilling Company, Inc.
Heritage is among the premier independent craft distilleries in the United States offering a variety of whiskeys, vodkas, gins, rums and ready-to-drink canned cocktails. Heritage has been North America's most awarded craft distillery by the American Distilling Institute for ten consecutive years out of the more than 2,600 craft producers. Beyond this remarkable achievement, Heritage has also garnered numerous Best of Class, Double Gold, and Gold medals at esteemed national and international spirits competitions. As one of the largest craft spirits producers on the West Coast by revenue, the company is expanding its presence nationwide through a diverse range of sales channels, including wholesale, on-premises venues, e-commerce and the innovative Tribal Beverage Network (TBN). The TBN initiative, a groundbreaking collaboration with Native American tribes, focuses on developing Heritage-branded distilleries, unique tribal brands and tasting rooms tailored to tribal communities. By serving patrons of tribal casinos and entertainment venues, the TBN creates meaningful economic and social benefits for participating tribes, while providing an additional avenue for tribes to exercise and strengthen their sovereignty. This unique partnership reflects Heritage’s commitment to innovation, community engagement and sustainable growth.
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Any forward-looking statements in this press release are based on Heritage’s current expectations, estimates and projections only as of the date of this release and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially and adversely from those set forth in or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the risks of expanding sales and revenue due to the introduction of new products or the announcement of new partnerships that would be expected to result therefrom. These and other risks concerning Heritage’s programs and operations are described in additional detail in its registration statement on Form S-1, and its quarterly 10-Q filings, which are on file with the SEC. Heritage explicitly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements except to the extent required by law.
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