HONORING ALE-8-ONE BOTTLING COMPANY

On 2026-08-31, Representative Andy Barr (R-KY-6) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING ALE-8-ONE BOTTLING COMPANY" in the House.

HONORING ALE-8-ONE BOTTLING COMPANY

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 137 (Monday, August 31, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 137 (Monday, August 31, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E827-E828] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING ALE-8-ONE BOTTLING COMPANY ______ HON. ANDY BARR of kentucky in the house of representatives Monday, August 31, 2026 Mr. BARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an important Kentucky business, Ale-8-One Bottling Company, which celebrated its [[Page E828]] 100th year in business on August 1, 2026. It is the oldest privately held bottler in the United States still owned by the founding family. Located in Winchester, Kentucky, the business was founded in 1926 by George Lee Wainscott. His first creation was a soda called Roxa-Kola, named after Wainscott's wife Roxanne. The drink was quite successful but spurred a lawsuit from the Nation's largest cola company. Wainscott ultimately won the lawsuit but decided to develop a new, unique drink. He combined ginger with citrus to create a new flavor. He introduced it at the Clark County Fair in 1926 and held a contest to name his new recipe. A young fairgoer said the drink was the latest thing, or ``A Late One''. Thus Ale-8-One was used as the drink's name. The company and the family secret recipe stayed protected through 4 generations. In the fall of 2009, Wainscott's great-great-nephew Fielding Rogers became the youngest family member to assume the leadership role. Rogers serves as owner, Chairman of the Board, and President. Ale-8-One is a very popular drink in Kentucky and other locations. Its signature green glass bottle is instantly recognized. I extend my sincere congratulations to this family business on their 100th anniversary. Their success and longevity are inspiring, and I am honored to recognize Ale-8-One Bottling Company on their 100th anniversary before the U.S. House of Representatives. ____________________