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Charleston Charges Forward

As Bloody Mary mix grocery sales increased in the past year, Charleston Mix has experienced significant sales growth according to the latest report from Nielsen. More than $17 billion in sales have shifted from established brands to smaller companies… Read the rest

Remus Volstead Reserve Mark 100th Anniversary of Prohibition

MGP will release Remus Volstead Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey, a one-time rare, reserve Bourbon, in November 2019. The new release coincides with the 100th anniversary of the start of National Prohibition – under the Volstead Act – that enforced t… Read the rest

Caledonia Spirits Opens New Montpelier Distillery

Caledonia Spirits, the Vermont-based distiller of Barr Hill Gin, Tom Cat Gin, and Barr Hill Vodka, open the doors to its new distillery in Montpelier recently. The 27,000-square-foot, sustainably-designed facility will help Caledonia Spirits meet dem… Read the rest

Penelope Releases 116.6 Proof Limited Edition

Award-winning straight bourbon whiskey brand Penelope Bourbon announced the launch of its new limited-edition Barrel Strength bourbon. The limited-run release is 116.6-poof and features Penelope’s signature four-grain balanced flavor profile uncut, s… Read the rest

Paul John Whisky Names 375 Park Avenue New US Importer

Jason Schladenhauffen, President and CEO of 375 Park Avenue Spirits, announced the appointment of the company as the exclusive U.S. importer for Paul John Indian Single Malt Whisky effective this month. “We’re ecstatic to be welcoming the Paul John p… Read the rest

Saint Louis Brewery Appoints First Female CEO

The Saint Louis Brewery, maker of Schlafly Beer, appointed Fran Caradonna chief executive officer for the iconic craft brewery in St. Louis. Caradonna, a 25-year craft beer veteran, joined the Schlafly team earlier this year as both chief financial o… Read the rest

Azuñia’s 4 Tales Of The Cocktail Events You Can’t Miss

Tales of the Cocktail is upon us, and here at Bonfort’s we’re super excited. Among the many events going on during July 16th – 21st, 2019 we’re thrilled that Azuñia Tequila will be hosting four of them. Bonfort’s is a big fan of thi… Read the rest

375 Park Avenue Spirits Is U.S. Importer For Polish Wyborowa Vodka

375 Park Avenue Spirits has come to an agreement with Pernod Ricard to act as the exclusive U.S. importer for Wyborowa Vodka from Poland effective immediately. “We’re extremely excited to be welcoming Wyborowa to the 375 Park Avenue Spirits family an… Read the rest

Green Flash And Jameson Create Celtic Sun IPA

Green Flash Brewing Company, in partnership with Jameson Irish Whiskey, released Celtic Sun IPA, a refreshing beer crafted to perfectly pair with Jameson Caskmates IPA edition. Celtic Sun IPA is the first Jameson collaboration with a U.S. craft brew… Read the rest

One Way To Spice Up Profits On National Tequila Day

The Tequila Team at JW Marriott, San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa in Texas came up with with this sweet and spicy Margarita to keep customers interested this National Tequila Day. The strawberry-jalapeño tequila is infused in house and the… Read the rest

Anne Moller-Racke Shifts Focus To Blue Farm

After 18 years, Anne Moller-Racke has decided to step away from the Donum Estate, as President and Winegrower, to devote her full time and energy into building Blue Farm Wines. Started in 2001, with the planting of seven-acres of Pinot Noir behind he… Read the rest

Mutiny in the Vodka Category

Mutiny Island Vodka, the world’s first and only vodka distilled from breadfruit and the brainchild of award-winning Chef Todd Manley, has launched as the inaugural spirit distilled and bottled at the newly-opened Sion Farm Distillery on the Caribbean… Read the rest

Riegele Named German Brewery of the Year

Riegele Brewery has been named Germany Brewery of the Year for the third year running, an unprecedented accomplishment. Considered the highest honor of the German brewing industry, the Golden Federal Honorary Award was presented to Riegele by the Ger… Read the rest

Ménage à Trois Goes Bourbon Barrel For Cab Sauvignon

Ménage à Trois — the wine brand widely credited with creating the popular $10 California Red Blend category — breaks the confines of Cabernet with limited release Bourbon Barrel Cabernet Sauvignon ($15 SRP). A recipe for success, Ménage à Trois Bourb… Read the rest

Fernet Branca Gets New CEO

Fratelli Branca announced the appointment of spirits industry executive, Steve Brecher to Chief Executive Officer of new venture Branca USA. The appointment comes on the heels of the Milan-based company’s announcement to create their own import comp… Read the rest