Brown-Forman Acquire Fords Gin
Brown-Forman today announced a definitive agreement to purchase The 86 Company, which upon completion will add Fords Gin, a premium-level spirit, to the Brown-Forman portfolio.
“Fords Gin is a unique brand with terrific momentum in...
Bardstown Bourbon Company Unveils Discovery Series #1
The Bardstown Bourbon Company (BBCo) has announced Discovery Series #1, a blend of four Kentucky straight bourbons aged between five and 13 years.
Located on 100 acres of farmland in Bardstown, Kentucky, BBCo is a rapidly...
Pernod Ricard Acquires Majority Share in Rabbit Hole Whiskey
Consolidation continues in the world of whiskey.
Pernod Ricard USA, through its New Brand Ventures division, has signed an agreement for the acquisition of a majority share of Rabbit Hole Whiskey, which is produced and...
Buffalo Trace Moves Ahead with $1.2B Investment
Wish you could find more bottles from hot brands like Weller, Blanton's, and the annual Antique Collection? This news might help.
The producer behind those and numerous other category-defining brands, Buffalo Trace Distillery is making...
Top Sparkling Wine Trends in Summer 2019
As sparkling wine’s year-round popularity continues to increase, producers are taking notice and promoting their bubblies for the summer months.
Special bottles. Recipes for summer cocktails featuring their products. Partnerships with summer events. All reinforcing...
Recognizing the Top 100 Beverage Alcohol Retailers in America
The third annual Beverage Alcohol Retailers Conference (BARC), hosted by Beverage Dynamics magazine, took place last week and recognized the top 100 retailers in the U.S. industry.
Attendees converged upon Louisville, Kentucky, for three days...
Tasting: The Balvenie ‘Stories’ Line
Stories sell whisky, now more than ever. Curious consumers, with cell phones in hand, want to know the full background of brown spirits before they purchase. Brands have positioned new releases accordingly.
It helps when...
Craft Beer/Chinese Food Pairing Ideas
An ice-cold beer can balance the zing from Asian spices that comprise the bold flavors of classic Chinese dishes. But as a more breweries continue to pop up and the range of beer types...
LIQS Ready-to-drink Shots Enters 5 More States
The premium, ready-to-drink shots brand LIQS Cocktail Shot has announced an expansion into five new markets.
This new expansion includes Arizona, Illinois, Missouri, Ohio and Wisconsin.
LIQS launched in late 2014 as early pioneers in the...
Heaven Hill Announces 7-Year-Old Bottled in Bond Bourbon
Heaven Hill Distillery has unveiled its new Heaven Hill 7-Year-Old Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
Made from Heaven Hill Distillery’s traditional bourbon mash bill, and bottled at 100 proof, this 7-year-old offering of the namesake...