Alltech made a splash in the beverage industry with the introduction of Kentucky Ale? in 2000. Alltech?s Lexington Brewing and Distilling Co. is the producer of award-winning beer and spirits and has grown to become one of the few joint brewing and distilling operations in the world. Today, its Kentucky Ale family of brews ?Kentucky Ale?, Kentucky K?lsch?, Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale?, Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Stout?, Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Seasonal Series, and Kentucky IPA?? has collected numerous medals at events. In 2012, the company became part of the world-renowned Kentucky Bourbon Trail? with the opening of its Town Branch Distillery, which crafts Town Branch? Bourbon, Town Branch Rye whiskey, Pearse Lyons Reserve? malt whiskey, and Bluegrass Sundown? bourbon-infused coffee liqueur.