Industry News

Smirnoff Ice Launches in Cans

Smirnoff Ice, the ready-to-drink beverage, is now available in aluminum cans. Smirnoff Ice Cans will be available in 12-packs including a variety pack of Original, Raspberry, Strawberry and Margarita, and an LTO pack of...

The GlenDronach Unveils Grandeur Batch 10 27YO Scotch

The GlenDronach has announcd the U.S. release of The GlenDronach Grandeur Batch 10 — a 27-year-old Scotch with very limited release. The expression is a single malt whisky that married of some of the oldest...

Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum Introduces Savage Apple

Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum has introduced Savage Apple, a 70-proof apple-flavored spiced rum, marking the first new liquid innovation since the launch of the original Sailor Jerry 19 years ago. With an suggested retail price...

Distilled Spirits Council Names Craft Advisory Council

The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS), an advocate for the distilled spirits industry, today announced a newly constituted Craft Advisory Council to represent craft distillers’ positions on policy issues. “DISCUS is fully...

The Balvenie Announces New ‘Stories’ Line of Single Malts

The Balvenie Single Malt Scotch Whisky today announced the launch of The Balvenie Stories: a collection of single malt whiskies meant to represent tales of character, endeavor and craft from The Balvenie Distillery in...

4 Emerging Imported Spirits

The craft spirits movement is hardly contained to America. Countries across the globe now play host to a worldwide market of premium spirits from craft producers. After all, consumer appetite for high quality and interesting stories are...

Chappellet Appoints David Francke Managing Director

The Chappellet family has named industry veteran David Francke as the new managing director of Chappellet. In this role, Francke will work alongside two generations of the Chappellet family to steward the future of their...

Buffalo Trace Releases New Installment in Old Charter Oak Series

Old Charter Oak French Oak is the latest release from Buffalo Trace Distillery, as the company continues to explore different and unique oak tree varietals. Buffalo Trace obtained a small number of barrels from France...

Mezcal Amarás Expands Distribution in U.S.

Mezcal De Amor S.A.P.I. De C.V., owners of Mezcal Amores in Mexico which is known in the U.S. as Mezcal Amarás, announced today that they are expanding their sales and marketing in America and...

Our Wine Panel Reviews Moscato

For the latest round of our National Retailer Wine Panel reviews, we asked panelists to rate moscato — any style from anywhere in the world. As always, these selections include brief tasting notes, a rating and the...