Industry News

Buffalo Trace Unveils Kosher Whiskey Series

Buffalo Trace Distillery has released what they believe to be the first authentic Kosher whiskey, under the guidance of the Chicago Rabbinical Council (cRc-Kosher). The new whiskey is available in three styles: Kosher Rye Recipe...

Interview: Our 2020 Spirits Supplier of the Year, Brown-Forman

Brown-Forman is the Spirits Supplier of the Year for our 2020 Growth Brands Awards. This honor reflects the bevy of beverage brands in their portfolio that grew impressively last year. The timing is apt, as...

WSET Stepping Up Digital Learning In Light Of COVID-19

The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) has announced that it’s ramping up investment plans for online delivery of all its qualifications. The global provider of wine, spirits and sake qualifications already offers its Levels 1-4...

Snoop Dogg Launches Wine with 19 Crimes

The trendy wine brand 19 Crimes has announced a new partnership with Snoop Doggy Dogg. The entertainment icon and the wine company have kicked off their new collaboration with a California wine. Called Snoop Cali...

Yes Way Rosé Cans Now Available Nationwide

As the canned wine trend continues to reimagine the category's packaging, the trendy brand Yes Way Rosé has announced the nationwide rollout of its cans. This dry, Grenache-based blend, the same that's in their 750-ml....

The Glenlivet Launches Rum Cask-finished Scotch Whisky

The Glenlivet has announced the release of Caribbean Reserve, a non-age-statement Scotch whisky finished in ex-Caribbean rum casks. The new blend offers a sweet taste with hints of tropical fruits, honey and cinnamon, the company...

America’s Fastest-Growing Wine Brands

In Part 2 of our 2020 Growth Brands Awards, following spirits last week, we look at the fastest-growing wine brands in America. After 25 consecutive years of growth, total wine consumption fell 0.6% in 2019,...

Travel Report: Living The Languedoc

While the Languedoc region of southern France has been hailed recently as a “new” source of fine wines, it’s been making wine for some 2,000 years. It’s France’s largest wine region, responsible for producing...

Appleton Estate Unveils 8-Year-Old Rum, New Packaging

Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum has announced new 8 Year Old Reserve, as well as a major branding change. This release coincides with a brand relaunch, featuring newly designed packaging, including a reimagined bottle and label, which...

Interview: Retail Alcohol in the Time of COVID-19

The novel coronavirus has forced a new reality on beverage alcohol retailers. Mostly deemed essential, allowed to remain open, these businesses now operate amidst a spreading, highly contagious pandemic. At the same time, consumer buying...