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Limestone Branch Launches 2020 Yellowstone Bourbon Limited Edition

The 2020 edition of Yellowstone Limited Edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon will hit shelves this September, in time for National Bourbon Heritage Month. This year’s iteration is a seven-year-old straight bourbon finished in French Armagnac...

Angostura Bitters Consolidates Distribution in 19 U.S. Markets

Mizkan America has expanded its Angostura bitters distribution agreement with Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits to include 19 additional markets. Southern Glazer's will now distribute Angostura aromatic bitters and orange bitters in 32 total U.S. states and the...

Dogfish Head Launches Summer Variety Pack

In time for the Fourth of July, Dogfish Head will release a new, limited-edition variety pack of 12-oz. cans. This pack contains Slightly Mighty, 60 Minute IPA and Festina Peche: Festina Peche (4.5% ABV) – Making...

Svedka Introduces Low-cal Pure Infusions Vodka

Svedka Vodka today announced the launch of Svedka Pure Infusions. These new expressions come in three natural flavors: Strawberry Guava, Ginger Lime and Dragonfruit Melon. As part of the healthier drinking trend, each of these...

WSET Branching Out Into Beer Qualifications

The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) — the world’s largest provider of wine, spirits and sake qualifications — plans to develop a suite of beer qualifications. WSET wants to add two beer qualifications (Levels...

Heineken Launches 15-Count Multi-Pack

Heineken this summer has unveiled a new 15-beer multi-pack. The pack includes 12 cans of Heineken Original Lager, plus three extra cans of Heineken 0.0. The idea is for consumers to sample Heineken 0.0, an...

Interview: Craft Distilling in a Time of COVID-19

The novel coronavirus challenged craft producers around the world to react and adapt. In Pilot Point, TX, Western Son Distillery — a 2020 Growth Brand Winner — was surprised by the sudden pandemic like...

Bacardí Rolls Out RTD Canned Cocktail Line

The era of canned cocktails continues with Bacardí's latest innovation: Bacardí Real Rum Cocktails. The base spirit in these ready-to-drink beverages is Bacardí Superior Rum. The initial three flavors are: Bacardí Lime & Soda, Bacardí...

Interview: Talking Craft Vodka Trends with Simple Vodka

Simple Vodka is an American brand that represents the modern trends of craft vodka. The spirit emphasizes its distillation from Idaho potatoes, sustainable production methods and higher craft quality. It’s an American-made product meant...

Night Shift Cancels $12M Brewery Expansion in Philadelphia

Night Shift Brewing, a trendy and fast-growing craft brewery located near Boston, has called off plans for a $12-million expansion into Philadelphia. Originally the brewery had prepared to move into a 130,000-square-foot location. Now,...