Woodford Reserve Batch Proof 2021 Hits Markets
Woodford Reserve has released its annual limited-edition, high-proof expression: Woodford Reserve Batch Proof.
The 2021 release is 128.3 proof, and housed in a new bottle. This expression is part of the annual Master’s Collection series,...
White Claw Hard Seltzer Iced Tea Launches Nationally
Following a year in which White Claw Hard Seltzer grew meteorically, the brand has announced White Claw Hard Seltzer Iced Tea.
This new product is a hard seltzer iced tea made with sustainably sourced brewed tea, the...
Virginia Distillery Releases Three New Whiskies in Courage & Conviction Line
Virginia Distillery Company has announced three new whiskies in its Courage & Conviction product line. These are individual bottlings of the core trio of casks — bourbon, sherry and cuvée — that comprise the flagship Courage &...
Top Trends in Cocktail Mixers and Barware in 2021
Complementary products — nonalcoholic items like mixers, glassware and cannabis drinks — do not comprise a large portion of a beverage alcohol store’s SKUs. Yet they remain a reliable source of revenue.
Category trends this...
Diageo Invests $80M to Expand Ready-to-Drink Operations
In another sign of the booming ready-to-drink market, Diageo North America today announced an $80-million investment in their RTD operations in Plainfield, IL.
This investment goes towards expansion of the manufacturing footprint, plus installing two...
Southern Glazer’s Makes Equity Investment in ReserveBar
As the post-pandemic ecommerce market continues to take shape, Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits has disclosed an equity investment in ReserveBar, a leading ecommerce platform for premium spirits.
Led by Southern Glazer’s Ventures, the deal is meant...
Our Favorite Spring and Summer Wines for 2021
For our second wine panel of 2021, Beverage Dynamics asked our panel of wine industry professionals to sample and grade spring and summer wines. As we move on from winter’s cold grip, it’s time...
Booker’s Donohoe’s Batch Kicks Off 2021 Bourbon Series
The first release of the Booker’s Bourbon 2021 Collection is Booker’s Donohoe’s Batch.
Each batch takes its name from a part of the company history. The 2021-01 batch honors Mike Donohoe, a retired Jim Beam...
Old Forester Launches The 117 Series
Old Forester today announced a new limited-expression lineup — The 117 Series — launching today with its inaugural release, High Angels’ Share.
This series, directed by Old Forester Master Taster Jackie Zykan, showcases the "many...
Podcast: Pandemic Alcohol Trends — and Rum
In this latest On & Off podcast episode, Editors Melissa Dowling and Kyle Swartz are joined by colleague Marina Velez, senior product manager, data & insights, for The Beverage Information & Insights Group. Velez talks...