Data Driven: Where Tequila Sales Differ
As part of our ongoing tracking of the industry, the Beverage Information Group surveys our readers quarterly, collecting trends/sentiment data from distributors, on-premise and off-premise operators. For our most recent study, conducted in August...
Column: When Will the Modern Whiskey Boom End?
Everybody knows that we are in a modern golden age for American whiskey. But the unanswerable question is how much longer the boom times will last. After all, the U.S. has seen the rise...
Bardstown Bourbon Announces Final Expressions in Fusion Series
With Bardstown Bourbon Company's own distillate reaching maturity, and the forthcoming Origin Series' impending release, the company's Fusion series will wrap up. It does so with the releases of Fusion 9 and 9.
Fusion 8...
Redemption Releases Sur Lee Straight Rye Whiskey
Redemption Whiskey has added a new expression to its Specialty Series: Redemption Sur Lee Straight Rye Whiskey.
This uses a whiskey-making technique inspired by the French sur lie winemaking process.
The new release begins with Redemption’s rye...
Glenfiddich Unveils 12-Year Sherry Cask Finish
Glenfiddich 12-Year-Old Sherry Cask Finish is a new single malt matured in American and European Oak casks before finishing in Amontillado sherry casks.
The launch of this new, permanent expression fills a flavor gap in...
Patrón Launches 2022 Mexican Heritage Tin
Patrón Tequila continues its annual Mexican Heritage Tin release in 2022 with a collaboration with the Mexico City-based sculptor, Sebastian.
This yearly, limited-edition release celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month. Each year it features a new artist.
For the...
DISCUS Report: RTDs Still Booming
A recent report from the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) confirms continued growth for ready-to-drink (RTD) products, plus consumer preference for spirits-based RTDs.
The report, based on a consumer survey conducted by...
Stags’ Leap Winery Announces New Head Winemaker
Stags’ Leap Winery, among the oldest wineries in Napa Valley’s Stags Leap District, has announced the appointment of Ludovic Dervin as Senior Winemaker and General Manager.
Christophe Paubert, who has led the winery for 13...
Espolon Unveils Cristalino Tequila
As the tequila continues to trend heavily, category leader Espolon has launched Espolon Cristalino.
This was one of the last projects of Maestro Tequilero Cirilo Oropeza before his passing in 2020.
Espolòn's Cristalino is made from...
Brown-Forman to Acquire Gin Mare
Louisville, KY-based Brown-Forman Corp. has beefed up its gin presence. The company announced on Sept. 6 that it has reached an agreement to purchase the Gin Mare brands from Vantguard and MG Destilerías.
The deal will add Gin...