In 1868 Charles and Maximillian Fleischmann and James Gaff, a distiller, founded the Fleischmann Co. to manufacture compressed yeast and distilled spirits.[1] In 1870, the original Fleischmann plant was built at Riverside, Ohio and it produced America's first distilled dry gin and domestic vodka.[2] Sylvan Grove Bourbon was also produced at this distillery.[3] In 1940, following Prohibition, Fleischmann acquired a distillery in Owensboro, Kentucky and moved spirits production there.[4] In 1989, Glenmore Distillery Company acquired Fleischmann Distilling Co. In 1991, United Distillers acquired Glenmore, then sold it to Barton Brands in 1995, including the rights to the Fleischmann's brand.