![]() Junipurr and Rick were adopted by New Riff from Campbell County Animal Shelter, and have since become inseparable. Junipurr and Rick, at New Riff Distilling Princess Rye can be found on Instagram Junipurr (left) and Rick snuggle up at New Riff. The team at the distillery now happily reports that Rye has them “wrapped around her little paw.” She can famously be found working the gift shop, keeping everyone in line and sitting at the register. She was skinny and scared from her past as a barn cat, and Peerless put up signs warning visitors not to touch her. Rye was adopted from Louisville Metro Animal Services in 2017, tipping the scales at just five pounds. The whiskey at Peerless shares a name with a feline friend: another royal kitten known as Rye, or Princess Rye to her loyal subjects. Sugar Maple can be found on Instagram Princess Rye keeps an eye on the distilling equipment at Kentucky Peerless. Kingdom is not an exaggeration she’s known affectionately as “the Queen.” Her warrior woman tendencies make her the perfect fit for the job, and she’s known to “mutilate” any pests who may try to infiltrate her kingdom. “She loves to be admired and is unfazed by crowds, but only few can pet her… She’s very selective with her affection,” notes Carson. “Because of her Maine Coon hair, she’s prone to tangles that hurt her skin, so we treat her to a spa every spring and summer for haircuts and skin conditioning!” says Dara Carson of Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery.ĭon’t let the flowing locks lure you in, though. This Maine Coon kitty was adopted in 2015 from the Nashville Humane Association – and has completed her rags-to-riches tale with a family of adoring fans and seasonal spa days. Sugar Maple, at Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery Sugar Maple surveys her kingdom at Nelson’s Greenbriar Distillery” Credit on Instagram. Rick can be found on Instagram – and at the distillery exploring new Cocktail Experiences at Taylorton Station. “It’s a special part of coming out here knowing he’s ready to be petted.” “He’s as much a part of the family as a worker,” says Master Distiller (and certified animal lover) Marianne Eaves. Rick was adopted by the team at Castle & Key just over two years ago. He is FIV positive, so he was far less likely to find a home before the team gave him a second chance as a spirits guardian and “CatBassador.” He was chosen for his sociability, and despite his tough guy appearance he’s always happy to accept attention from guests visiting the property. ![]() “Rick is definitely a breakout star,” says Parsons. Parsons published his book back in 2017, but as new distilleries open their doors, new distillery cats rise to Instagram fame. Here are five of our favorites, and their social media handles, so you can get to following. Some of these famous felines may find their photos featured on Parsons’ Instagram. The majority of these cats began their lives as strays, but all have found their forever homes with distilleries. Catching a glimpse of the local celeb-kit-ty has become a standard on a visitor’s to-do list. These days they will also welcome tour groups, pose for photos, and some even become inspiration for gift shop merch. ![]() In his book, Parsons’ notes that the role of these distillery cats has evolved beyond a lowly mousetrap kitties earning their keep have also become full-fledged members of the hospitality team. Distillery Cats: Profiles in Courage of the World’s Most Spirited Mousers, by Brad Thomas Parsons. The authority on this four-legged subject is Brad Thomas Parsons, and his book Distillery Cats: Profiles in Courage of the World’s Most Spirited Mousers, catalogues kittens from around the world working hard in distilleries and breweries alike. The cats snatch up the mice (or birds-anything smaller than they are, really) drawn to these stockpiles of snack food, building a mutually beneficial relationship that still exists today.Īnd because these perfect pest control pets have been around for centuries, we’re not the first to write about them. Brewers and distillers throughout history have kept large amounts of grain on hand, and have welcomed cats as natural rodent repellent. Though you may have only recently seen their celebrity grow in the form of instagram accounts, these workforce felines are by no means a new phenomenon. The whiskey world is always quick to recognize the contributions of its master distillers, but today we’re recognizing an equally loyal, omnipresent force in whiskey making: the distillery cat. Sugar Maple surveys her kingdom at Nelson's Greenbriar Distillery, where she's affectionately known as "The Queen." Credit on Instagram. ![]()
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