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Benriach Twenty One, Twenty Five and Thirty Year Old single malts

Benriach Reveals Three New Age-Statement Scotch Whiskies

Speyside distillery Benriach has announced three new Scotch whisky launches. These expressions now hitting the market include Benriach Twenty One, Twenty Five and Thirty Year Old single malts. Benriach Twenty One matured in bourbon, sherry, virgin oak and red...
Barrel Proof bourbons

Heaven Hill Reveals Details for 2021 Elijah Craig, Larceny Barrel Proof Bourbons

Information about the first batches of Elijah Craig and Larceny Barrel Proof bourbons in 2021 is now available from Heaven Hill. The distillery kicks off the 2021 Elijah Craig Barrel Proof program with batch A121...
Tequila Trends

Mezcal and Tequila Trends in 2021

Consumer thirst for tequila and other agave spirits keeps propelling the category to new heights, with new mezcal and tequila trends emerging. Consumption of this category in the U.S. rose from 15 million 9-liter cases...
Japanese Whisky

Japan Unveils New Labeling Standards for Japanese Whisky

What's been hotter than Japanese whisky these past years? But unfortunately, with the category's rapid rise, regulations protecting the authenticity of the industry have not necessarily kept pace. The Japan Spirits & Liqueurs Makers Association...
Deep Eddy Lime Vodka

Deep Eddy Vodka Introduces Deep Eddy Lime

Craft vodka brand Deep Eddy Vodka has unveiled its latest flavor: Deep Eddy Lime. Made with real lime juice in small batches at the Texas-based distillery, this flavor joins the company's citrus portfolio. Built on...
Mike’s Hard Lemonade Seltzer

Mike’s Hard Lemonade Seltzer Hits Shelves

Mike’s Hard Lemonade Seltzer has launched nationwide. Made by the company that helped create the hard lemonade category in 1999, Mike’s Hard Lemonade Seltzer is made with a proprietary blend of three lemon varietals. A cold-pressed...
Green Hat Gin

MGP Expands Distribution of Green Hat Gin

MGP has announced plans to roll out Green Hat Gin to current distribution partners in the first half of 2021. Green Hat Gin is Washington, D.C.’s first licensed distillery since Prohibition, the company says. Made...
Anecdotes of Ages

The Macallan Launches The Anecdotes of Ages Collection with Sir Peter Blake

The Macallan has unveiled The Anecdotes of Ages Collection, a limited-release whisky and art collaboration with British pop artist, Sir Peter Blake. The Anecdotes of Ages Collection celebrates the legacy and history of Blake and The...
INDOGGO Gin

Snoop Dogg’s INDOGGO Gin Reaches National Distribution

After launching in limited release last fall, entertainment icon and hip-hop legend Snoop Dogg's brand INDOGGO Gin is now available nationwide. The product is a mix of seven botanicals infused with all-natural strawberry flavor. The...

Interview: How the Middle Tier Has Adapted with the Pandemic

Covid-19 has forced rapid adaptation by the middle tier of the alcohol industry. Suddenly, common practices for both warehouses and drivers were potentially dangerous for spreading the virus. An entire new way of conducting...