Molson Coors Buys Blue Run Spirits: Interview with David Coors and Mike Montgomery

Bourbon expert Tom Fischer chats with David Coors and Mike Montgomery, co-founder of Blue Run Spirits in this podcast. This interview gives a thorough look at this development which has been one of the biggest stories in Bourbon news for 2023. Molson Coors Beverage Company's acquisition of Blue Run Spirits blends tradition and innovation, signifying a transition from Molson Coors being mainly beer to an even broader beverage entity. With Coors Spirits Co.'s new start, David Coors ( the great-great-grandson of Coors founder Adolph Coors) leads the venture. Mike Montgomery becomes Vice President of Coors Spirits. They talk about how the acquisition happened, share updates on their new Georgetown, Kentucky distillery under construction, and discuss future plans for their brands. In addition to Blue Run Spirits, Coors Spirits Co. also owns Five Trail Blended American Whiskey and Barmen 1873 Bourbon.