SHELBYVILLE, Ky., Aug. 21, 2025 - PaPaw's Ridge, a new whiskey brand hailing from Shelbyville, Kentucky, is proud to announce the launch of its first release: PaPaw's Ridge Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Founded by the Nethery family, the brand honors their patriarch, Roy "PaPaw" Nethery, a Shelby County native, hardworking farmer, and lover of life's simple pleasures. The family's farmland, rooted in the region since the 1800s, has been passed down through generations and now serves as the home of their distillery, preserving a legacy of both agriculture and craftsmanship. PaPaw's Ridge Bourbon is now available in Florida, with expanded distribution planned in additional states beginning in early 2026.

PaPaw's Ridge isn't a place you'll find on a map; it's the Nethery family's affectionate name for a ridge on Roy's old farmland. PaPaw to Autumn Nethery, the Co-Owner & VP of Operations at PaPaw's Ridge, was a larger-than-life character who, in his later years, preferred shooting the breeze over hunting during family trips on the ridge. Inspired by Roy's spirit and values, the Nethery family created this bourbon using locally grown yellow corn, crafting a whiskey meant for good times shared with good people, whether deep in the woods or gathered around the table.

"PaPaw's Ridge is more than just a bourbon brand, it's a tribute to the man who taught us that the best moments in life don't need much more than good company and a glass of something honest," says Autumn Nethery, Co-Owner & VP of Operations at PaPaw's Ridge. "We crafted this whiskey with that same spirit - simple, high-quality, and made to be shared. Every pour is a toast to our PaPaw's stories, laughter, and the legacy he left behind."

Available online and in the Sunshine State starting August 19th, PaPaw's Ridge Kentucky Straight Bourbon (43% ABV/86 Proof) is aged for a minimum of 4 years, and has a mash bill of yellow corn, rye, and barley. This whiskey presents a golden honey amber hue, with aromas of dark chocolate bourbon balls, butterscotch, and baked apple crumble, rounded out by a hint of campfire smoke. On the palate, rich notes of butterscotch and caramel apple emerge, accented by subtle hints of fig. The finish is crisp and smooth, with a soft, enduring warmth with hints of rich vanilla bean. It's perfect neat, on the rocks, or in a cocktail.

The PaPaw's Ridge Kentucky Straight Bourbon (SRP: $39.99) is available starting August 19th, in Publix retail locations throughout Florida, and on the Online Spirit Shop shortly after.

For more information, please visit: https://papawsridge.com/

About PaPaw's Ridge Bourbon
PaPaw to Autumn, Roy Nethery was a genuine character who was bigger than life. There was a ridge on his farmland where he'd take his family hunting, but in his later years, he was more interested in shooting the breeze than shooting at deer. Roy was an unfussy man who appreciated simple quality, and we've created PaPaw's Ridge in his honor. Made with locally grown yellow corn and aged for four years, this is a bourbon made for good times with good people. Perfect neat, on the rocks or mixed into your favorite cocktail, PaPaw's Ridge is just as at home in a mason jar as it is in a Glencairn tasting glass.

About Rut N' Strut Distillery
Known for Jeptha Creed bourbons, Rut N' Strut Distillery is based in Shelbyville, Kentucky, on farmland where they grow their own grain, corn, and fruits for the exceptional spirits and even distill. We honor our heritage and traditions, but we're also driven, creative and more than a little rebellious, and we love celebrating the old-fashioned in new and exciting ways.