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Absolut Introduces New Canned Cocktails

As the trend of canned cocktails continues, Absolut is the latest producer to enter this emerging, ready-to-drink space. The company recently introduced Absolut Vodka Sodas and Absolut Cocktails. Both are made with original Absolut Vodka...

Palm Bay Launches Accademia Prosecco Rainbow Wine Collection

U.S. wine & spirits importer Palm Bay International and Bottega SpA — a family-owned, Italian producer of fine wines and spirits — have together introduced Accademia Prosecco Rainbow Collection. Inspired by Venice, Accademia’s rainbow...

Why Grape Ripeness Trumps Variety

Newcomers often latch onto grape varieties as though wine were like ice cream: the name of the flavor sums up how the product will taste. This is understandable. Grapes are prominent on many wine labels,...

Basil Hayden’s Introduces 10-Year-Old Rye Whiskey

The Beam Suntory brand Basil Hayden's has launched a 10-year-old rye whiskey. This is the first rye whiskey the brand has created with an age statement. Basil Hayden’s 10 Year Old Rye Whiskey is 80...
Old Tub Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Jim Beam Relaunches Old Tub Bourbon Whiskey

Jim Beam today announced the re-release of Old Tub, an unfiltered, 100-proof bonded bourbon inspired by the oldest brand from the Beam family. This limited-edition throwback will be widely available in late June. Old Tub...

Mary J. Blige Launches an Italian Wine Line

Singer, songwriter, actress, producer and philanthropist Mary J. Blige has unveiled Sun Goddess Wines, in collaboration with Fantinel Winery. Made on the vineyards of the Fantinel family farm in Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy, the Sun...

Diageo Unveils Paper-based Bottle for Johnnie Walker

Diageo has announced the creation of a new plastic-free, paper-based bottle, which debuts with Johnnie Walker Scotch. The bottle is made entirely from sustainably sourced wood, the company says. This comes as more alcohol companies worldwide...

Patrón Tequila Names New Master Distiller

There's a new master distiller at Patrón Tequila. The Bacardi-owned brand has announced the promotion of David Rodriguez, formerly Director General of Patrón Spirits Manufacturing Operations in Mexico, to master distiller, effective immediately. Rodriguez has been with the...

Dogfish Head Brings Back 120 Minute IPA in New Packaging

One of the industry's classic craft beers has returned for another year. Dogfish Head Craft Brewery has announced the 2020 launch of their 120 Minute IPA. This beer also has a new bottle carrier. Originally released...

American Craft Spirits Association Appoints New Board Members

The American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) has announced the reelection of veteran board members Jake Holshue of Rogue Ales & Spirits (OR) and Colin Keegan of Santa Fe Spirits (NM), as well as the election of three...