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News & Updates
Read updates about the latest local events, industry news, handmade rice vodka, and other insider information from J.T. Meleck Distillers. We're always adding new content to be sure to check back often!
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- Jan 23
- 4 min
Louisiana-Based J.T. Meleck Distillers Launches Year-Round Sales of its Rice Whiskey
Including Single-Barrel Program for Select Retailers Branch, LA – Award-winning J.T. Meleck, the first American brand of whiskey made...
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- Dec 15, 2022
- 2 min
J.T. Meleck Distillers Single Barrel Program Will Continue into 2023
In November of 2022, J.T. Meleck tested the reception of their single barrel cask strength whiskey at four retail locations: Nunu's...
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- Oct 18, 2022
- 1 min
You Asked, We Answered: 1.75L J.T. Meleck Rice Vodka Coming Soon
Anyone else wonder where the heck all the vodka went!? "I just bought that bottle, how are we already out!?". J.T. Meleck vodka has us...
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- Oct 11, 2022
- 1 min
J.T. Meleck Distillers Announces Their Single Barrel Program
"Too much of anything is bad, but too much good whiskey is barely enough." -Mark Twain 'Barely Enough': that's how we feel every time we...
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- Jul 25, 2022
- 2 min
J.T. Meleck Distillers, Putting Louisiana Whiskey on the Map
If you type "Bourbon" into the Google search bar, with no additional context, I guarantee brands like Buffalo Trace, Maker's Mark and...
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- Jul 5, 2022
- 2 min
J.T. Meleck Distillers Set to Launch their Louisiana Rice Whiskey in July
J.T. Meleck Distillers is thrilled to announce the launch of their Louisiana Rice Whiskey. A nine year vision finally coming to fruition....
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- Jun 14, 2022
- 2 min
J.T. Meleck Hosts its First Ever Presale of their Louisiana Rice Whiskey
When the world moves at such a fast pace, it's difficult to slow things down to reflect on growth. Two years of research, five years of...
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- May 11, 2022
- 2 min
J.T. Meleck Distillers Gearing Up For the Initial Release of their American Rice Whiskey
I know what some of you are thinking..."initial release?" How could this be the initial release if I was sipping on the Founder's Edition...
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- Apr 14, 2022
- 3 min
The J.T. Meleck Story: The story of family, sustainability and a whole lot of creativity.
For us, the J.T. Meleck story started about 7 years ago when we were trying to figure out what to do with our rice crop. But, the real...
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- Feb 23, 2022
- 1 min
Who is John Meleck?
Ever wondered why Mike Fruge' chose the brand name J.T. Meleck Distillers? Great Great Uncle John Meleck was the family patriarch. He and...
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JT Meleck Distillers
- Feb 16, 2022
- 1 min
Fake News: "Vodka is Tasteless"
Most people think that vodka is odorless and tasteless, but that couldn't be farther from the truth. No vodka is ever the same in taste...
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JT Meleck Distillers
- Feb 9, 2022
- 2 min
Vodka Distilling: Two Truths and a Lie
If you've ever played the ice breaker game "Two Truths and a Lie", you know what I'm getting at. Something here is not a truth, can you...
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JT Meleck Distillers
- Jan 25, 2022
- 2 min
The Difference Between Rice Vodka and Sake
The most common response we get from consumers is that our rice vodka both reminds them and taste like sake. While rice is the main...
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- Nov 16, 2021
- 2 min
J.T. Meleck Set to Release First Batch of Whiskey
What: J.T. Meleck Distillery has been aging rice whiskey in 30-gallon oak barrels for more than four years. The founder's edition small...
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J.T. Meleck
- Nov 12, 2021
- 2 min
7 Benefits of Vodka
There are many lists out and about that point to the benefits of vodka, carb-friendly, – we wanted to share this list of 7 Ways Vodka Is...
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- Oct 12, 2021
- 2 min
Rice Vodka and Wedding Traditions
Here at J.T. Meleck, we’ve always known our handcrafted rice spirits were special, but lately, we’ve noticed a trend that adds another...
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- Aug 25, 2021
- 2 min
J.T. Meleck Spirit of Valor Campaign Gives Back to Local Veterans
J.T. Meleck Distillers Donates $2,225 to Acadiana Veteran Alliance (AVA) following the July Spirit of Valor Campaign. Funds Donated...
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JT Meleck Distillers
- Jul 20, 2021
- 3 min
JT Meleck Vodka Takes Home Top Awards
We are proud to have taken home three awards for our vodka: Best of Category, Best of Class, and Double Gold.
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JT Meleck Distillers
- Jul 16, 2021
- 2 min
Rice Vodka
While not commonly used for making vodka, rice from the Fruge family's farm in Branch, Louisiana makes for a spirit that is like no other.
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- Jul 14, 2021
- 1 min
Three Years Later, JT Meleck Vodka Continues Shaking Up the Louisiana Alcohol Market
On Tuesday, July 13, 2021 JT Meleck Distillers celebrated the third anniversary of their vodka being released in Louisiana.
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- Jul 14, 2021
- 8 min
JT Meleck Distillers on the Jay Ducote Show
Richard Hotard joins Jay Ducote of the Jay Ducote Show for a radio / podcast interview to discuss the latest on JT Meleck Vodka and Whiskey.
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- Jul 9, 2021
- 3 min
The Spirit of Louisiana
The spirit of Louisiana is a sum of the many things Cajuns are known for around the world, including vodka!
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- Jul 2, 2021
- 1 min
JT Meleck Announces Partnership with Acadiana Veteran Alliance
JT Meleck Distillers is proud to announce its partnership with Acadiana Veteran Alliance.
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- May 4, 2021
- 2 min
As demand for Louisiana-based vodka increases, the JT Meleck team grows
We're pleased to announce that Damon Trahan has joined our team.
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JT Meleck Distillers
- Apr 27, 2021
- 1 min
JT Meleck Distillers at Oakbourne Country Club
We were recently able to participate at the 2021 Golf for Great Futures fundraiser event.
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JT Meleck Distillers
- Apr 23, 2021
- 1 min
Roux Magazine Launch Party
We're excited for the launch of Acadiana's newest publication, Roux Magazine.
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JT Meleck Distillers
- Apr 13, 2021
- 1 min
Out to Lunch Podcast with Founder Mike Fruge
JT Meleck Distillers is pleased to announce that founder Mike Fruge is a guest on this week's It's Acadiana: Out to Lunch podcast.
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JT Meleck Distillers
- Apr 9, 2021
- 1 min
Photos: Hanging Out at the Cycle Zydeco Louisiana Festival
We got to check out aLouisiana festival taking place in Breaux Bridge. Check out our photos!
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JT Meleck Distillers
- Apr 7, 2021
- 2 min
Live Music Events Happening April 7 through April 11
At JT Meleck Distillers, we're no strangers to having a good time. With warmer weather and longer days upon us, we're excited about live...
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JT Meleck Distillers
- Apr 6, 2021
- 2 min
Martini History (Knowledge Base Article)
The history of the martini begins during the 19th century California Gold Rush.
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JT Meleck Distillers
- Mar 31, 2021
- 2 min
Vodka 101 - All About Vodka
Looking for information about vodka? Here is your vodka 101! Vodka can be made from any carbohydrate-heavy commodity.
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JT Meleck Distillers
- Mar 23, 2021
- 2 min
Live Music Events Happening March 29 through April 4
At JT Meleck Distillers, we're no strangers to having a good time. Check out our list of live events happening soon!
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- Mar 22, 2021
- 1 min
Meleck Moment Giveaway
We're giving away free gear every week during our Meleck Moment Giveaway! Entering is easy: (1) Post a lifestyle pic of your meleck...
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JT Meleck Distillers
- Mar 8, 2021
- 1 min
JT Meleck & Louisiana Crawfish
We're so excited for crawfish season that we decided to launch a new in-store display featuring a crawfish cooker and JT Meleck Louisiana Vo
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JT Meleck Distillers
- Feb 16, 2021
- 2 min
Courir de Mardi Gras in Church Point
We sat down with the capitaine of the Courir de Mardi Gras in Church Point to learn about the event from someone with firsthand knowledge.
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JT Meleck Distillers
- Feb 12, 2021
- 2 min
Checking out the Bus Stop Bistro in Carencro
We wanted to see what their drinks and dinner menu offered, so we stopped by recently and got to meet owners Jay and Charles.
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JT Meleck Distillers
- Feb 10, 2021
- 2 min
We Love Our Louisiana Retailer Partners!
Recently, we got to show our Louisiana pride with a seasonal in-store display we deployed at a number of locations selling JT Meleck Vodka.
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JT Meleck Distillers
- Jan 26, 2021
- 1 min
History of Mardi Gras Colors
We wanted to know how the colors came to be associated with the holiday and did research that turned up some interesting information.
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JT Meleck Distillers
- Jan 26, 2021
- 1 min
JT Meleck Distillers' Virtual Mardi Gras Parade
We’re celebrating Mardi Gras this year with a parade of purple, gold, and green cocktails in your news feed and Mardi Gras “throws”.
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JT Meleck Distillers
- Jan 15, 2021
- 1 min
JT Meleck's "Meleck Masquerade" Featured by 99.9 KTDY
We are pleased to announce that JT Meleck Distillers’ “Meleck Masquerade” cocktail was recently featured by radio station 99.9 KTDY.
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JT Meleck Distillers
- Jan 11, 2021
- 2 min
JT Meleck Distillers Featured by Acadiana Radio Stations
We are pleased to announce that JT Meleck Distillers’ Bloody Mary recipe was recently featured by several Acadiana radio stations.
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JT Meleck Distillers
- Dec 31, 2020
- 1 min
Bon Temps Grill's Acadiana Mule
Lafayette eatery Bon Temps Grill specializes in what it calls “swamp edge” cuisine in an urban Cajun atmosphere.
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JT Meleck Distillers
- Dec 30, 2020
- 1 min
Enjoying JT Meleck Infusions at Cafe Josephine
Three minutes from Interstate 49 in the town of Sunset, Louisiana is where you can find “Food with Attitude” from Café Josephine.
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JT Meleck Distillers
- Dec 29, 2020
- 1 min
The Magnolia Cocktail at Cafe Vermilionville
Cocktail #3 on our Countdown to 21 is the Magnolia from Café Vermilionville in Lafayette.
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JT Meleck Distillers
- Dec 28, 2020
- 2 min
Spigots in Houma
Cocktail #4 on our Countdown to 21 is the Savory Bloody Mary from Spigots Brew Pub in Houma, Louisiana.
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JT Meleck Distillers
- Dec 27, 2020
- 2 min
Brunch at French Press with a Grand Fizz
We wanted to see what French Press makes with JT Meleck Vodka so we stopped by and met bartender James who made us a Grand Fizz cocktail.
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JT Meleck Distillers
- Dec 26, 2020
- 2 min
The 2020 Do-Over at Pete's
We stopped by Pete's and met bartender Al Lane who told us about Pete’s 2020 Do-Over cocktail.
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