Industry News

Vinexpo New York Names Advisory Board

As plans ramp up for its third annual show, Vinexpo New York has assembled an Advisory Board of 11 U.S.-based wine and spirits industry leaders to help guide its future path. The show, a leading international exhibition for wine...

Founders Brewing Unveils 2020 Beer Release Calendar

Founders Brewing Co. has announced their 2020 availability calendar, confirming changes and additions to the brewery’s lineup, including several new beers, the return of some fan favorites, and new package types. Available in March 2020,...

What Has People Camping Out Overnight For Whiskey?

The first person arrived 11 days early. Spots behind him filled up quickly as other whiskey fans set up campsites around Stranahan’s distillery in Denver. Hundreds of people slept overnight in this bustling tent...

Jägermeister and NHL Extend Partnership

Jägermeister and the National Hockey League today announced a multiyear extension of their partnership in the U.S., with Jägermeister continuing as the “official shot of the NHL.” The extended partnership will allow Jägermeister to create...

7 Cocktails for the Holiday Season

With the late Thanksgiving this year and Hanukkah and Christmas falling in the same week, it’s mayhem this month as people try to get ready for the holidays. Here are a few festive libations to ease...

Laphroaig Releases 30 Year Old Scotch

The newest Scotch whisky release from Laphroaig is The Ian Hunter Story Book One: Unique Character, with liquid that is 30 years old. It's also the first chapter of a series of rare and collectable...

Half Time’s New Website Emphasizes Direct-to-Consumer E-commerce

Half Time Beverage, a leading New York craft beer and cider retailer, has relaunched their website after a significant overhaul. This includes a focus on e-commerce: the retailer can ship to over 35,000 zip...

Bardstown Bourbon Releases Whiskey Collab with The Prisoner Wine Co.

The Bardstown Bourbon Company has partnered with The Prisoner Wine Company for a collaborative bourbon finished in The Prisoner red wine barrels. Launching in January 2020, this new expression a 100-proof, nine-year-old Tennessee bourbon aged...

How a Craft Distillery Captured the Flavor of Texas

Texas is truly at the heart of Firestone & Robertson Distillery. From eye-catching branding to single-farm mash bills to a proprietary wild yeast strain and more, The Lone Star State is woven into the company’s DNA. It...

6 Coquito Cocktails for Holiday Parties

It’s time to raise a glass to the Coquito, the creamy, coconut, boozy holiday concoction that originated in Puerto Rico. A traditional Christmas drink, Coquito — which means “little coconut” in Spanish — is often...