Founders Brewing Announces Más Agave

Founders Brewing Co. has announced that Más Agave will be the third release in the brewery’s Barrel-Aged Series. An imperial lime gose-style ale brewed with agave and aged in tequila barrels, Más Agave is the first tequila barrel-aged beer Founders h… Read the rest

New Management Figures At Notre Vue Estate

Bob and Renée Stein, the owners of Notre Vue Estate and Balverne Wines, based in Windsor, Sonoma, California, announced several new key management figures who have joined the winery. Alex Holman has been named Winemaker; Kirk Tomiser has been named N… Read the rest

Jack Daniels Releases No.27 Gold

After its initial launch as a travel retail exclusive item and select markets in Asia, Jack Daniel’s is officially introducing Jack Daniel’s No. 27 Gold Tennessee Whiskey to the United States. A double-barreled and double-mellowed expression of its c… Read the rest

Lunar Lager Commemorates Apollo 11 Moon Landing

Schlafly Beer, the largest locally owned craft brewery in St. Louis, released Lunar Lager, a sampler pack of four exclusive lagers, brewed to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. From the font selection to the lager styles,… Read the rest

Here’s How Champagne Reduced Its Carbon Footprint

At a time when the global fight against climate change is more urgent than ever, the Champagne region of France remains committed to sustainable development in winemaking. The houses and growers of Champagne are actively engaged in innovative techniq… Read the rest

Dueling Pistols, Terlato’s Most Disruptive + Innovative Wine So Far

Terlato Wines debuted a new brand, Dueling Pistols, launched with a whole new approach to a campaign. Through a tension-filled label, episodic background story and through the wines themselves, The Dueling Pistol’s wine encompasses two blends from th… Read the rest

With OZV, Can You Teach Consumers The ABCs of Lodi Zin?

It’s never a waste of time to educate consumers on what they’re drinking. Zinfandel is as misunderstood sometimes as the Lodi Region of California. If OZV is the ABC of Lodi Zinfandel, then these three letters which represent Old Zinfandel Vine, are… Read the rest

Portugeuse Imports On The Rise

When it comes to Portugeuse wines, growth in value has grown consistently and internationally over the past couple of years; with the United States leading as major player in value exportations, as reported by ViniPortugal. In 2018, the total global… Read the rest

Bulleit Rye 12-Year Old Released In Select Markets

Bulleit announced this week the nationwide, limited availability release of Bulleit Rye 12-Year-Old Straight American Whiskey. Bulleit Rye 12-Year-Old Straight American Whiskey is the fifth addition to the Bulleit Frontier Whiskey family, as well as… Read the rest

The Meaning of Sake

Aaron Nola Is New Yuengling Spokesperson

America’s Oldest Brewery, announced today its partnership with Philadelphia Phillies’ pitcher Aaron Nola. Aaron is one of the first active, MLB players to have a partnership with a beer brand. Yuengling has been a sponsor of the Philadelphia Phillies… Read the rest

The Glenrothes’ Soleo 25-Year Old Rolls Out In U.S.

The Glenrothes, Speyside Scotch whisky, revamped its single malt offering and launched the Soleo Collection. The initial offering included a 10 Year Old, 12 Year Old, Whisky Maker’s Cut and 18 Year Old.   More recently the distillery’s award wi… Read the rest

Next Century Spirits Scales to 1,000 Proof Gallons Per Day Production

Next Century Spirits, an advanced technology company that specializes in the creation and processing of distilled spirits and wine for private label, bulk, and craft markets, announced today the scaling of its Durham, NC production facility to 1,000… Read the rest

Theobald & Oppenheimer Partners with LNJ Brands; Hires Kyle Harder

Theobald & Oppenheimer today announced a new distribution partnership with LNJ Brands to expand the presence of Single Prop Rum within the New York market. Complementing the partnership, Theobald & Oppenheimer announces a new hire, Kyle Harde… Read the rest

Pahlmeyer Anniversary Label Released

Pahlmeyer Winery of Napa Valley released its 30th Anniversary 2016 Pahlmeyer Proprietary Red, a red wine blend with a special commemorative label. Vintner Jayson Pahlmeyer established Pahlmeyer in the 1980s with a string of successful vintages for h… Read the rest

Olympic Standard Bar Menu Can Upsell Customers

The distinctly Japanese beverage program at the newly opened concept Inn Ann at Japan House Los Angeles, California is under the guidance of Executive Chef Mori Onodera. Inn Ann’s beverage program is a microcosm of Japanese cocktail and drinking cult… Read the rest

Tussock Jumper Scores Mets Partnership

For New York locals and Mets fans eagerly awaiting the start of baseball season, there’s a new addition to the roster at Citi Field. International wine portfolio Tussock Jumper is proud to announce that they are now an ‘Official Partner of the New Yo… Read the rest

J. RIEGER & CO. INTRODUCES NEW HOSPITALITY TEAM AND DESTINATION EXPERIENCE

J. Rieger & Co. has announced several key additions to their hospitality management team, as well as details about their new spirits destination experience. The distillery space will expand to 60,000 square-feet in Kansas City’s historic Electric… Read the rest

Silverado Appoints Bianca Lucchetti NorCal Sales Manager

Silverado Vineyards has appointed Bianca Lucchetti as Northern California Sales Manager, reporting to Kimberli Rogers, Sales Director, West. “Lucchetti will be responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with these accounts in add… Read the rest

Phinney Pays More Than Lip Service To Rye

Layered and complex, Lip Service is the first release of Dave Phinney’s highly anticipated three year-old Rye Whiskey. Each barrel is hand-selected for its unique attributes by the man himself. The youngest rye in the blend is aged for a minimum of t… Read the rest

House of Grand Marnier Releases Cuvée Louis Alexandre

In 1880, a legendary disruptor made his indelible mark on the world of spirits. That man was Louis-Alexandre Marnier Lapostolle – a Paris-based visionary who fully embraced the notion of living grand. Today the House of Grand Marnier, best known for… Read the rest

Cascade Brewing Announces Two Bottle and Draft Releases

Cascade Brewing has announced two upcoming bottle and draft releases for this month: Brunch Line on March 8, and Tropical Embers on March 15. Both projects will be available in 500ml bottles and on draft at Cascade’s two Portland pubs and through dis… Read the rest

Radeberger Launches Tastemaker Collective

As we continue to hone our focus on health and wellness, understanding where our products come from is key. That’s why Drink Me loves Radeberger Pilsner which still follows purity laws from Germany dictating the use of only four natural ingredients.… Read the rest

Eastside Distilling Starts Shipping Redneck Riviera Whiskey “Granny Rich Reserve”

Eastside Distilling, Inc. announced that the new reserve Redneck Riviera Whiskey, “Granny Rich Reserve,” has started to ship. Granny Rich Reserve is a premium priced blend of traditional corn whiskey, aged three years or more, blended with American s… Read the rest

6 Cupid Cocktails Your Margins Will Love

Valentine’s Day is one of those wonderful times of the year when consumers feel an inherent need to go out. Enter your opportunity to upsell your customers with creative cocktails like these ones.   Change up your menu, elevate your price points and… Read the rest

Dustin Chabert Wins First-Ever “Best USA Sommelier”

Sommeliers and wine professionals from across the United States convened in Kansas City to battle for a coveted title – The Best USA Sommelier. After a challenging two-day competition, first place was awarded to Dustin Chabert, Illinois Market Manage… Read the rest

Texas Senate Bill To Promote Free Market for Package Store Ownership

Legislation introduced in the Texas Senate would remove a decades-old anticompetitive and unconstitutional limit on package store ownership and promote a free and fair market in Texas. State Sen. Brian Birdwell, R-Granbury, has introduced Senate Bill… Read the rest

Fortified Wine Cocktails To Strengthen Your Resolve This Winter

Being from Ireland, a Hot Toddy was the go-to remedy for all colds and cases of flu while I was a young woman, and a sherry-based nightcap was necessary on a cold night for anyone who was interested in sound sleep. These fortified-wine-based staples… Read the rest

8 Paddy’s Day Cocktails To Increase Till Totals

St. Patrick’s Day is No.2 in terms of alcohol sales volume in the United States, Fourth of July being No.1. Whether you’re an Irish bar or an Armenian restaurant, there is a place for you on March 17th. Elevate sales by creating a reason to spend. Th… Read the rest

Napa’s Spring Mountain District Names Brakesman as Exec Director

The Spring Mountain District Association has named Gretchen Brakesman Executive Director. In this role, Brakesman’s central focus will be to generate awareness and respect of the Spring Mountain District growing region. She will act as the central so… Read the rest

Sponsored Legislation Proposes A Wet Virginia

The Distilled Spirits Council today registered strong support for legislation that would allow alcohol sales in all jurisdictions of the Commonwealth. Virginia. SB 1110, sponsored by Virginia Senator Bryce Reeves, was reported out of the Senate̵… Read the rest

OZV Is Refreshed and Ready For Roll Out

Lodi -based, Oak Ridge Winery announced a refreshed label for the OZV portfolio which features three expressions of Zinfandel: The OZV Old Vine Zinfandel 2016, OZV Rosé of Primitivo 2018 and its OZV Old Vine Red Blend 2016. OZV is the No.1 Zinfandel… 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

Bonfort’s Vodka Report 2018

By Editor-in-Chief, Natasha Swords According to the Distilled Spirits Council, vodka has become the backbone of the spirits industry, accounting for 32% of all volume. In 2017, 71.3 million 9-liter cases of vodka were sold in the United States, gener… Read the rest

Brock Schulte’s 5 Holiday Menu Cocktails

Brock Schulte is the Bar Director of The Monarch in Kansas City. Brock is well-known in the business for creating inventive cocktails that are fun to make and even more fun to drink. Who better to ask for tips on how to upsell customers with holiday… Read the rest

Fratelli Branca To Launch U.S. Import Company In Early 2019

Fratelli Branca announced it will launch its own import company in the United States in early 2019. The new venture, Branca USA, will be based in New York City and will transition from current importing and marketing partner, Infinium Spirits. Branca… Read the rest

12 Cocktails of Christmas Upselling

There’s nothing more festive than a holiday toast when New Orleans is done up in its holiday finery, and most bars around town strut out seasonal libation specials guaranteed to put customers in the holiday spirit. We’ve reached to the bartenders the… Read the rest

Bonfort’s Top 100 Wineries 2019

Bonfort’s Wine & Spirits Journal has listed the 100 most innovative, meaningful, progressive wineries that are making an impact in the wine industry around the world. See The List

What 8 Years in the Desert Really Represents

When Dave Phinney sold Prisoner Wine to Huneeus Vintners in 2010, the $40 million deal included a non-compete clause prohibiting the winemaker to work with that grape on other brands for eight years. Huneeus grew the Zinfandel-based red blend brand f… Read the rest

States May Regulate Cannabis Taxes Based On Alcohol Model

Representatives of the Distilled Spirits Council recently participated on panels examining marijuana legalization and retaliatory tariffs placed on U.S. spirits at the 2018 National Conference of State Liquor Administrators (NCLSA) Central/Western Re… Read the rest

Proper No. Twelve Runs Out Of Stock

Eire Born Spirits today announced that demand for Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey rapidly outpaced supply, resulting in an out-of-stock situation in its original release markets of Ireland and the United States. The situation is a testament to the qu… Read the rest

Retaliatory Tariffs’ Impact On Alcohol Industry

The Distilled Spirits Council recently participated in two events to highlight the importance of export markets to the U.S. spirits industry.   Distilled Spirits Council Senior Vice President for International Issues and Trade Christine LoCascio spok… Read the rest

Who Are the Most Powerful Players in the Wine Industry Today?

Bonfort’s Wine & Spirits Journal has ranked the 100 most powerful, influential and transformative individuals and trends that are making an impact on the U.S. wine industry. See The List

Sazerac Just Bought 19 Brands From Diageo

The Sazerac Company, one of America’s oldest family owned, privately held distillers, is purchasing 19 brands from Diageo, a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands across the spirits and beer categories. The brands… Read the rest

Beyond Pinot Grigio: Why You Need Collio Wines

Think of white wines from Northeast Italy and Pinot Grigio may come to mind. The Collio region in the southeastern corner of Friuli-Venezia Guilia makes intriguing Pinot Grigio while taking innovative steps to produce many other captivating white win… Read the rest

Roust Introduces Roust New York In Self-Distribution Move

Roust USA has formed its own distributorship in the State of New York with the aim of serving Metro NY customers. Roust says it is seeing strong momentum for its brands in the metropolitan area and will harness their potential by expanding its portfo… Read the rest

The Alcohol Industry Mourns Dave Pickerell

It is with heavy hearts we report Dave Pickerell, the much-loved master distiller behind such icon brands like Maker’s Mark, Whistlepig and Ragged Branch has died. Dave was a distilling legend, a bourbon & whiskey rock star and a teacher to all… Read the rest

LeVecke Takes on FOS Greek Mastiha

FOS Greek Mastiha liqueur and one of the largest spirit producers in the world, HM Leveque a subsidiary of LeVecke Corporation, have announced a partnership in which LeVecke will manage the import and distribution responsibilities for FOS throughout… Read the rest

Johnnie Walker Allocates Rare 28 Year Old Midnight Blend

Johnnie Walker has launched the final and fifth edition in the John Walker & Sons Private Collection, 28 Year Old Midnight Blend. Only 3,888 limited-edition, individually numbered collectible decanters of this decadent Scotch have been released,… Read the rest

Karen Maley Is New GM, Robert Young Estate

Karen Maley has been named General Manager, Robert Young Estate Winery. “We are delighted to welcome Ms. Maley to the winery and look forward to her contributions to our future growth,” said Jim Young, CEO, Robert Young. “Ms. Maley’s leadership, mark… Read the rest

Beer Brands Sponsor 89% Of All Alcohol Sports Deals

Alcohol and sport have long-been natural partners in sponsorship, with some of the world’s largest deals belonging to the sector. Annually, 30 of the world’s leading alcoholic beverage brands spend an estimated $764.5m on sports sponsorship rep… Read the rest

Why Bartenders Love this 200-year-old Danish Liqueur

Photo: Karalee Te Riini, Location: Wellington, New Zealand, Bar: Hawthorn Lounge, Drink: Lovers and Frans (by Margaret Pattillo) Eleven bartenders wait, nervously, in a tiny London pub for their turn at the bar. They’ve worked for the past year and a… Read the rest

Glencairn Named Official Whisky Tasting Glass of  Distilled Spirits Council

The Glencairn wee whisky glass has been selected by the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States to be the esteemed organization’s official tasting glass for this year. The partnership will be showcased first at the Distilled Spirits Council’s… Read the rest

All Aboard The Day of the Dead Tequila Train

Photo: Tequila Casa Dragons  The Napa Valley Wine Train has partnered up with Tequila Casa Dragones for a third installation of the Tequila Train, commemorating Day of the Dead with a traditional Mexican menu from Criollo’s Chef Luis Arellano on Thur… Read the rest

8 Vodka Cocktail Recipes That Increase Your Bottom Line

Noted as the one of the highest selling liquors in the United States, vodka boasts two great traits: its versatility as a flavor carrier and the many permutations available that never leave consumers bored. That represents endless potential flavor co… Read the rest

The Somm’s Role in Building Relationships: Granville’s Christina Sherwood

New Jersey-born Christina Sherwood is the wine director at Granville Restaurants. The group spans locations around Studio City, Burbank, Glendale and West Hollywood, all located in California. We met Christina in the West Hollywood, Los Angeles locat… Read the rest

Bacardi Ginger Launches in Market

  Bacardi Rum, has just announced the launch of Bacardi Ginger, a golden rum infused with ginger flavours for a mouth-watering sweet and spicy taste. Demand for flavoured spirits continues to grow and is set to be the next big trend to hit the r… Read the rest

Distilled Spirits Council Gets New President

The Boards of Directors of the Distilled Spirits Council and the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility (Responsibility.Org) have named Chris R. Swonger, a long-time government affairs executive and industry veteran, the president and CEO of… Read the rest

13 Spirited Cocktails That Justify Top Price Points This Halloween

This year, Halloween falls on a Tuesday, “witch” gives your customers an excuse party on a weeknight. The second most important thing behind costumes on Halloween is, of course, cocktails. From bewitching cocktails to devilish sangrias, zero-calorie… Read the rest

Bimber Distillery Strikes Again With Launch of a Craft Rum

There’s growing appreciation for Rum. No longer seen as a cheap and cheerful spirit, it’s now considered a sophisticated option to pricey whisky. Bimber Distillery has found that the typical millennial rum drinker is looking for something premium wit… Read the rest

Gloria Rivera Joins Silverado Vineyards As Northeast District Sales Manager

Silverado Vineyards has appointed Gloria Rivera as Northeast District Sales Manager.  Reporting to Pamela Ford, Sales Director, East, she will be responsible for sales management for the states of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rho… Read the rest

Silverado Vineyards Moves to Pacific Southern Wine

Silverado Vineyards has appointed Pacific Southern Wine Company, based in Atlanta, to represent the winery in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee. “We are delighted to partner with Pacific Southern to enhance our market presence, particula… Read the rest

Hurricane Florence Destroys Blockade Beach

Among the many casualties to of Hurricane Florence is Blockade Runner Beach Resort in North Carolina. This landmark has been an icon of Wrightsville Beach for 55 years, and announced today it will close for renovations due to damages sustained from… Read the rest

George Washington Distillery Turning Out Strong Volume

In 1797, George Washington’s farm manager, James Anderson, convinced his employer that producing whiskey made from corn and rye grown on the estate would be a natural complement to his milling business. Washington was initially skeptical but soon gra… Read the rest

Premium Spirits Spur Massive Growth

According to the Distilled Spirits Council, sales continue the dramatic upward trend with a record eighth consecutive gain of market share — capturing 36.2 percent of revenue compared to beer and wine. Distilled spirits supplier revenue is up four pe… Read the rest

From Boob Buns To Honey Shakes: Tips From The Brits for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Here’s an opportunity to make your on-premise customers happy and give them a reason to revisit your menu while raising some money for charity. We got some tips from the Brits on how to do Breast Cancer Awareness Month in style, while contributing to… Read the rest

Rabble’s AR App Is Giant Draw For Customers

Rabble Wine Company, producer of unconventional wines from California’s Central Coast, launched its augmented reality (AR) app, which brings to life the company’s historic wine labels. The AR label series kick offs with the Rabble Wine Company Red Bl… Read the rest

International Coffee Day Translates Into Broad-Appeal Cocktails

Today is International Coffee Day, and that means new ways to get your on-premise customers reading your cocktail menu. Coffee Day has, of late, turned in International Coffee Weekend which is now turning into International Coffee Week. This unoffici… Read the rest

New Belgium and Knob Creek Roll Out Oakspire

New Belgium Brewing and Knob Creek Bourbon have banded together to launch Oakspire Bourbon Barrel Ale, creating an entirely new style of bourbon barrel ale. Oakspire Bourbon Barrel Ale is a highly-drinkable bourbon-inspired ale which uses Knob Creek… Read the rest

Josh Diercks Takes First Place in Shipwreck Rum’s Cocktail Competition

High-profiled mixologists competed for first place in the Brinley Gold Shipwreck Rum Cocktail Competition which took place on high seas off the coast of California. Well, they were calm seas in the idyllic Marina Del Rey, in Los Angeles but the eveni… Read the rest

Southern Glazer’s Corporate Training Now Includes French Wine Scholar Program

Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits, the largest wine and spirits distributor in North America, has adopted the Wine Scholar Guild’s French Wine Scholar study & certification program to train its employees on the wines of France. Currently, 23 Sou… Read the rest

5 Cocktail Recipes To Upsell Your Menu On National Vodka Day

Like all good things vintage, vodka is making a resurgence (although it remains the world’s most popular spirit) and is officially trending for fall—just in time for National Vodka Day (10/4/18). We’ve got the Top 5 List of Autumnal Vodka Cocktails t… Read the rest

A New Age Of The Glenrothes Nationally Distributed For Retail

Award-winning Speyside Scotch distillery The Glenrothes has unveiled a striking new range celebrating the rich and colorful origins of the whisky-making journey and its most defining part, the sherry seasoning of the oak casks. The Soleo Collection s… Read the rest

Michael Brown On Taking Back CIRQ

CIRQ, the winery created in 2009 by renowned pinot noir winemaker and Kosta Browne founder Michael Browne, has kicked off a new chapter with his own estate winery in the heart of the Russian River Valley. The winery, which has made some of the most b… Read the rest

CAMUS XO Borderies Family Reserve Cognac Released in Time For OND

CIL U.S. Wines & Spirits, the American subsidiary of independent and family-owned CAMUS Wines & Spirits, announced, just in time for OND, the release of CAMUS XO Borderies Family Reserve cognac. Handcrafted from grape to bottle, XO Borderies… Read the rest

Coca-Cola Refutes Rumors of CBD-Infused Soda Development

Coca-Cola was, earlier in the week deemed to have shown interest in the CBD (cannabidiol) category, per a statement on Monday that said it was in talks with Canada’s Aurora Cannabis Inc. to develop drinks infused with cannabidiol (CBD), the non-psych… Read the rest

Seagram’s Launches Tropical Pineapple Flavor

Seagram’s Vodka, announced the launch of Tropical Pineapple Vodka as the newest addition to the American-made brand. True to the versatility of the Seagram’s Vodka product line, the pineapple flavor is highly mixable and is sure to be the perfect in… Read the rest

Jen Yuengling Flies Red, White And Blue For Veterans

Today Yuengling’s Jen Yuengling, sixth generation brewer of America’s Oldest Brewery will make a mark for Team Red, White & Blue, a nonprofit dedicated to enriching the lives of veterans through physical and social activity, as a partner for its… Read the rest

Maison Perrier-Jouët Cellar Master Passes Baton After 35 Years

Maison Perrier-Jouët announced the upcoming arrival of Séverine Frerson, who will be working alongside Hervé Deschamps, the Maison’s Cellar Master, who is preparing for his succession after 35 years at the Maison. Hervé Deschamps arrived at Maison Pe… Read the rest

Conor McGregor Launches Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Champion and one of the world’s most iconic athletes, Conor McGregor, has Launched Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey with Eire Born Spirits. Available in Ireland and the United States, Proper No. Twelve’s global launch expressi… Read the rest

Virginia Distilleries Claim September In Shared Consumer Campaign

Governor Ralph Northam has declared September as Virginia Spirits Month, marking the third annual celebration designed to educate consumers and travelers about Virginia distilled spirits. “Virginia is the birthplace of American spirits, and our 70 li… Read the rest

2014 Ladera Howell Mtn. Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is Howling Triumph

Howell Mountain is one of the notable places in Napa for quality Cabernet Sauvignon fruit. The area consists of two types of specific soil; a volcanic ash and iron-rich red clay, and these come to bear in the Ladera Cab. There’s also a provenance to… Read the rest

Similar Nonconformists? Rabble Wine Co. And Jennifer Jones of Albertsons/Safeway

Photo of Jennifer Jones “It’s an interesting time for wine,” says Jennifer Jones, Vice President, Alcohol for Albertsons/Safeway, and recipient of the Bonfort’s 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award. “Domestic sales are steady,” she adds. “Consumers want a… Read the rest

Bodegas LAN Brings the Best of Rioja Stateside to Meet US Demand

As a renowned benchmark producer within the Rioja region of Spain, Bodegas LAN is committed to meticulous vineyard management and winemaking. The winery’s signature character is featured throughout its portfolio, which showcases both classic and sing… Read the rest

MillerCoors On Albertsons/Safeway’s Jennifer Jones: Unorthodox, Creative, Strategic

Photo of Jennifer Jones “Jennifer Jones stands out as a leader in our industry because she is constantly working to gain a competitive advantage. She has an uncanny ability to embrace unorthodox thinking and find creative solutions to any issue or ch… Read the rest

Bounty Hunter’s Blake Van Treese Joins Last Bottle Wines

Blake Van Treese has joined Napa-based Last Bottle Wines as the company continues to expand its offerings amid steady growth. “Blake’s skills in wine buying, marketing, and management, along with and deep roots in the Valley are a perfect… Read the rest

Beach Whiskey Makes Four Major New Hires

The Beach Whiskey Company has announced four new major hires. “We continue to be encouraged by the response to Beach Whiskey and American Harvest Organic Vodka from retailers, distributors and consumers,” said Chuck Trout, CEO of the Beach Whiskey Co… Read the rest

Nine Banded Whiskey: An Expression of Austin Culture

Photo: Kyle Herman Nine Banded Whiskeyhales from Austin, Texas, a product of the city’s creativity and originality. Like Austin, NIne Banded prides itself on being able to bring people together, and to that end it brought Kyle Herman, President of th… Read the rest

Clyde May’s Straight Rye Whiskey Prepares Roll Out

Conecuh Brands will release Clyde May’s Straight Rye Whiskey on September 1st of this year.  The newest addition to the Clyde May’s line up is aged a minimum of 3-years and bottled at 47% ABV. “Right now, Clyde May’s Straight Rye Whiskey is at its pe… Read the rest

How Pernod Ricard Conceived Absolut Grapefruit

They ignited a new wave of vodka culture with their eye-popping ad campaigns in the late 1970s and ‘80s. They introduced a new spectrum of flavor possibilities to the spirit category and drove a Cosmo-ic frequency in the 1990s. They pinpointed ways t… Read the rest

You Can Take It with You! Ah-So Rosé for Your Labor Day Escape

Labor Day is a few weeks away, and the holiday weekend is considered the last official summer getaway for wine lovers all across the U.S.A. Planning an escape wouldn’t be complete without the ideal beverage to accompany your trip. Whether it’s loungi… Read the rest

Steven Grasse Is At It Again

Photo: Steven Grasse Spirits maverick Steven Grasse (creator of the Hendrick’s Gin brand), and his Tamworth Distilling and Mercantile team are on a mission to make the newly launched Old Hampshire Applejack Whiskey the official state spirit of New Ha… Read the rest

Durham Distillery Enters RTD Market

Durham Distillery of North Carolina, which makes gin, liqueur, and vodka has entered the ready-to-drink category. A signature gin and tonic and a vodka and soda are the first products in a line of canned cocktails made right with the distillery’s awa… Read the rest

Customized Messaging Is New Trend To Engage Customers

Foam has become a new content feed. The Ripple Maker, a Wi-Fi enabled countertop device prints content on top of a variety of foam-topped drinks. To continue providing companies new ways to engage with customers, today Ripples unveiled a new device,… Read the rest

Bordeaux Win Against Chinese Counterfeiters is Boost to Winemakers, Exporters

Photo by Brandy Turner China is notorious for the adulteration of wine and the relabeling of inferior wines to more expensive brands, making it a safe haven for counterfeit products. However, a recent landmark case in favor of the Conseil Interprofes… Read the rest

Mallory Uran McEligot Moves Up At Silver Trident

Mallory Uran McEligot has been promoted to the position of Director of Membership and Events at Silver Trident Winery, according to an announcement by Bob Binder, the winery’s founder and proprietor. “We’re pleased to recognize Mallory’s contribution… Read the rest

Jeff Morgan on Why This Kosher Wine Has Dual Citizenship

Photo: Arie Erle, winemaker for Covenant Israel, and Jeff Morgan  When wine writer Gabriel Geller heard about the man behind Covenant Winery, he knew it was an inspiring story, one worth telling. “It’s a story of faith, entrepreneurship, and chutzpah… Read the rest

7 Recipes To Create Your National Bourbon Heritage Month Menu

Last year Bourbon reached 20 million cases in the United States — that’s a growth rate of about 30 percent since 2010. With warehouses filled to capacity, bourbon is just at the beginning of its return from the ashes after the vodka category burst it… Read the rest

5 Easy Ways To Monetize Sweet Tea Day

It seems that lately there’s a day for pretty much any noun you can think of, but for on- and off-premise licensees honing in on Malbec Day or Margarita Day can mean a boost in profits and a reason to email your customer list.  This coming Tuesday is… Read the rest

Romanian Spirits Producer’s New Distillery To Create 100 Jobs in Town of Carmel

  Alexandrion Group, Romania’s largest spirits producer, announced site plan approval by the Planning Board of the Town of Carmel for the construction of its first U.S. distillery in Mid-Hudson, Putnam County, NY. The new distillery will produce… Read the rest