How to Host a Virtual Beer Fest
Even as states reopen from pandemic lockdowns, the idea of beer fests remains far off. A crowd of attendees in one compact space — drinking the same beers in sample cups — is likely...
Quintessential to Represent Accolade Wines in the U.S.
Quintessential, a family owned-and-operated import, marketing and sales company headquartered in Napa, CA, will represent Accolade Wines in the U.S. Accolade Wines is one of Australia’s largest wine companies, with 51 brands sold in...
Stella Artois Launches its First Seasonal Beer
Stella Artois has introduced Stella Artois Solstice Lager, the the brand’s first-ever limited-edition golden lager brewed especially for summertime.
Triple filtered, this beer has malty sweetness and zesty citrus notes, the company says, with 4.5%...
Bacardí Rolls Out RTD Canned Cocktail Line
The era of canned cocktails continues with Bacardí's latest innovation: Bacardí Real Rum Cocktails.
The base spirit in these ready-to-drink beverages is Bacardí Superior Rum. The initial three flavors are: Bacardí Lime & Soda, Bacardí...
How Liquor Stores Can Maximize Sales of Complementary Products
Complementary products — food, glassware, nonalcoholic drinks, etc. — probably do not comprise a large percentage of any retail store layout. No more than 10%, most likely. And their impact on the bottom line...
Barrell Launches Private Release Whiskey Series
Barrell Craft Spirits has launched its Private Release Whiskey Series. Each batch in this series features a blend based around Barrell’s 18-year-old stocks of Kentucky Whiskey, which then finished in a secondary barrel or...
Absolut Introduces New Canned Cocktails
As the trend of canned cocktails continues, Absolut is the latest producer to enter this emerging, ready-to-drink space.
The company recently introduced Absolut Vodka Sodas and Absolut Cocktails. Both are made with original Absolut Vodka...
Wild Turkey Unveils Master’s Keep Bottled in Bond
Wild Turkey has announced the latest release in its Master’s Keep series – Master’s Keep Bottled in Bond.
This is the fifth release in the series. Master’s Keep Bottled in Bond is a 17-year-old Kentucky...
Pink Prosecco Category Gains Approval
Prosecco producers can soon tap into both the sparkling and rosé trends.
The Prosecco DOC Consortium announced this week that the proposal to amend the disciplinary rules for producing Prosecco DOC — including the introduction of...
Palm Bay Launches Accademia Prosecco Rainbow Wine Collection
U.S. wine & spirits importer Palm Bay International and Bottega SpA — a family-owned, Italian producer of fine wines and spirits — have together introduced Accademia Prosecco Rainbow Collection.
Inspired by Venice, Accademia’s rainbow...