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Download official Extensions PDFReturn to issue contextHON. ANDY BARR
of kentucky
in the house of representatives
Mr. BARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an important Kentucky business, Ale-8-One Bottling Company, which celebrated its
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.
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.
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.
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.