Never Say Die Bourbon is the brainchild of Kentucky native Pat Madden, whose family owned the famous Hamburg Place farm where the horse was born. Along with Pat Madden, fellow founders of the new brand include Pat Heist and Shane Baker of the premium craft distillery, Wilderness Trail; Brian Luftman of American Farm Investors; and UK based strategists, David Wild, Fran O’Leary and Martha Dalton.

To mark the start of production, a barrel filling ceremony is today (2^nd August 2017) being held in Danville, Kentucky, where Never Say Die Bourbon’s founders and investors will each sign their own barrel. The brand has already attracted significant investment from a range of investors who are inspired by the story of Never Say Die. With the world-leading bourbon distilling expertise of Pat and Shane, the new bourbon is made with Kentucky’s limestone rich water responsible for the blue grass which helped to make Never Say Die a winner. Following the trail blazed by the horse, Never Say Die Bourbon will travel across the Atlantic to be finished in England. This unique process, will create a unique taste. This thoroughbred bourbon will be enjoyed both sides of the Atlantic and across the world.

Commenting on the launch, Pat Madden, said:

“Back in 1951, a chestnut colt with a white blaze and three white socks was born with breathing difficulties. No one thought he’d make it through the night. But the horse was revived with a shot of bourbon and he was named Never Say Die. Against all odds, Never Say Die went on to cross the Atlantic and – ridden by Lester Piggott – triumphed in front of the Queen and Sir Winston Churchill at the Epsom Derby of 1954. Inspired by the spirit of Never Say Die – a relentless courage, a drive for adventure, a thirst for life – we’re delighted to be going into production with our new bourbon brand today.”