U.S. Spirits Industry Eyes Larger Influence in Washington D.C.
The U.S. spirits industry continues to build torwards a broader influence in our nation's capital.
More than 17,000 supporters and 10 industry groups have reportedly joined Spirits United, the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States’...
Alcohol Brands Partner with Food-Pairing App eMeals
As cell phones increasingly play a larger role in retail purchases both digital and in-person, some alcohol brands have partnered with an app that recommends alcohol and food pairings.
Alcohol companies including Bacardi, Jackson Family...
Rosé Wine Reviews for 2020
Rosé is now "all day," and spring 2020 is not too far off. With those points in mind — and with our retailer readers putting in their purchases for next season now — we...
Woodford Reserve Unveils 2020 Batch Proof Bourbon
Woodford Reserve has released its annual Woodford Reserve Batch Proof, bottled at 123.6 proof in 2020.
This expression is part of the Master’s Collection series.
Woodford Reserve Batch Proof is the same grain bill and process as...
Founders Brewing Adds Unrivaled IPA to Year-round Lineup
Founders Brewing Co. has announced Unraveled IPA as the newest addition to the brewery’s year-round lineup.
Unraveled IPA is a juicy IPA, dry hopped with traditional hop pellets and lupulin powder, which is a hop...
U.S. Spirits Sales Grew in 2019, But Tariff Threat Looms
U.S. spirits enjoyed another banner year in 2019 with sales and volume growth, but the threat of retaliatory tariffs still worries the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS). The council laid out...
5 Scotch Trends in 2020
Sales of single malt Scotch rose 9.6% in America in 2019, reaching $925 million total. That represents an $81-million increase over 2018. What’s driving this growth?
Scotch has evolved. For many years this category was...
Interview: Why Did Steve Beam Make a Gin?
Anyone who hears the name Beam will likely think whiskey. That’s precisely what Steve Beam — seventh-generation descendent from the family that created Jim Beam — has been up to. He’s co-founder and distiller...
Lux Row Re-launches Daviess County Line of Bourbons
Lux Row Distillers — the company behind Rebel Yell, Blood Oath, David Nicholson and other whiskey brands — has brought back the classic whiskey label Daviess County Kentucky Straight Bourbon.
Re-launched this week, the brand...
100% Tax On EU Wine and Spirits Tabled—For Now
Wine importers, wholesalers, restaurateursand retailers received a valentine reprieve on Feb. 14: The U.S. Trade Representative decided against imposing a 100% tax on wine and other products from the European Union. But the tariff...