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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...

Cavit White Wines Move to Screwcap Closure

Italian wine brand Cavit announced that it’s transitioning its still white wines to screwcap closures. The range of whites includes riesling, oak zero chardonnay, moscato and pinot grigio. Why the change? The company says that...

Basil Hayden’s Releases Caribbean Reserve Rye

Basil Hayden's Bourbon has announced the limited-time release of Basil Hayden's Caribbean Reserve Rye. Taking inspiration from the contrasting flavors of rye and rum, this is a blend of an 8-year-old Kentucky straight rye whiskey...

Rob Dietrich Named New Master Distiller for Metallica’s Whiskey Brand

Sweet Amber Distilling Co. today announced the appointment of Rob Dietrich as Master Distiller of Blackened American whiskey, a spirit created by legendary master distiller Dave Pickerell, and shaped using sonic enhancement provided by...

Jägermeister Launches ‘Deer & Beer’ Campaign

To encourage Millennial consumers to drink Jägermeister this summer, the herbal liqueur brand has unveiled the “Deer & Beer” marketing program. The campaign aims to showcase how Jäger’s blend of 56 herbs, blooms, roots and...

Winner Named for 2019 Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau Label Competition

After several rounds of competition and public voting, a winner has emerged for the 2019 Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau artist label contest. Each year the wine brand picks a new artist to feature on bottles...

Old Forester Announces Birthday Bourbon 2019

Attention whiskey fans: Old Forester has released details about its 2019 Birthday Bourbon. This highly sought-after vintage-dated expression will be the brand’s 19th consecutive iteration. Each year, Old Forester releases Birthday Bourbon on September 2...

Ruling Expands Wine Shipping Options for Florida Consumers

The National Association of Wine Retailers (NAWR) yesterday alerted its members across the country that they may begin legally shipping wine directly to consumers in the state of Florida using common carriers such as...

Why Wine Packaging has Evolved

The way we drink wine is changing. More consumers today are on the go. Places where they want to drink — at parks, beaches, pools — do not always allow glass packaging. And people now...

Crown Royal Expands Noble Collection with French Oak Finish

Crown Royal has announced the latest release from its high-end Noble Collection:Crown Royal Noble Collection French Oak Cask Finished. This limited-edition expression showcases Crown Royal Fine De Luxe finished in new French oak barrels. The...