J.T. Meleck Distillers, Putting Louisiana Whiskey on the Map
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- Jul 5
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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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- Feb 9
- 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
- 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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JT Meleck Distillers
- 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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JT Meleck Distillers
- 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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JT Meleck Distillers
- 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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JT Meleck Distillers
- 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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