Five Nine Whiskey Expands Nationwide
Five Nine Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey has announced nationwide expansion in 2023. It will be available at retail locations in California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin, and Missouri and for purchase online at...
Downtown Spirits to Acquire Esquin Wine & Spirits
Downtown Spirits, a leading beer, wine and spirits retailer based in Seattle, today announced it is in the process of purchasing a 100% ownership stake in Esquin Wine & Spirits (Esquin).
Founded in 1969 by...
Interview: What Does 2023 Hold for Cannabis?
The legal cannabis industry remains fluid and growing as we head into a new year. Two more states approved recreational laws on Election Day 2022, expanding the map where marijuana is legal. A month...
Diageo Acquiring Don Papa Rum
In another sign that spirits giants are getting serious about the premium rum category, Diageo announced in January that it agreed to acquire Don Papa Rum. London-based Diageo will pay initial acquisition price of €260 million...
3 Badge Beverage Launches Kirk and Sweeney Barrel Program
As the store pick movement extends into categories beyond whiskey, 3 Badge Beverage Corporation has announced the launch of its Kirk and Sweeney Gran Reserva Superior Rum barrel program.
This program offers opportunity for trade...
Barrell Bourbon Batch 34 Heads to Shelves
Leading blending house Barrell Craft Spirits has launched Barrell Bourbon Batch 34.
This is a mix of straight bourbon whiskeys from 6- to 15-year-old American white oak barrels.
The whiskeys were distilled and aged in TN, KY and...
Hendrick’s Gin Unveils Flora Adora
Hendrick’s Gin has announced Flora Adora, its newest expression from Master Distiller Lesley Gracie in the "Cabinet of Curiosities" limited-release series.
Inspired by garden florals that entice pollinators, Flora Adora was created at the Hendrick’s...
Milam & Greene Completes Multi-Million Distillery Expansion
The fast-growing brand Milam & Greene Whiskey has completed an extensive expansion of its Blanco, Texas-based distillery.
The multi-million-dollar project encompasses all operations at the Milam & Greene Whiskey distillery, including new distilling equipment, increased...
The Kraken Launches Gold Spiced Rum
The newest release from The Kraken brand of Caribbean spiced rum is The Kraken Gold Spiced Rum.
On the nose, The Kraken Gold Spiced Rum has a sweet brown mix of caramel, oak and banana...
Pernod Ricard Buys Skrewball
Pernod Ricard has purchased Skrewball peanut butter-flavored whiskey, capping off a meteoric rise for the brand since launching in 2018.
Skrewball surpassed half-a-million nine-liter cases sold in 2022.
“Skrewball has proven its uniqueness and success with...