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Chandon Wine Introduces New Packaging

The Napa Valley-based wine company Chandon has debuted a refreshed brand identity. This is the first time the brand has changed looks since inception 60 years ago. The new core label design reinforces the brand's quality and...
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Buffalo Trace Kosher Whiskey Returns for 2021

Buffalo Trace Distillery will release its annual supply of Buffalo Trace Kosher Whiskey, set to arrive at retail in May. First introduced in 2020, Buffalo Trace Distillery worked with the Chicago Rabbinical Council (cRc-Kosher) in...
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Gallo Purchases RumChata

E. & J. Gallo Winery announced today that its Spirits Division has signed an agreement to acquire Agave Loco LLC, owner of RumChata, a leading cream liqueur brand. Inspired by the traditional milky rice drink...
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Molson Coors Launches Organic Beer, Coors Pure

Today, on National Beer Day, Molson Coors has unveiled its first USDA-certified organic beer, Coors Pure. The new brew is available nationwide. Tapping into the "healthier for you" beverage trend, Coors Pure is 92 calories with...
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What’s Up with Sulfites in Wine?

The use of sulfur dioxide, or “sulfites,” in wine is a hot topic these days, and a topic with widespread misinformation. The confusion is partly due to misleading warning labels required for wines at far...
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Interview: Adam Johnson of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail

For more than 20 years, the Kentucky Distillers’ Association has helped American whiskey fans visit their favorite producers via the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. It’s a relatively young program, considering Kentucky has distilled grains into...
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Stranahan’s Original Single Malt Receives Rebranding, New Recipe

Leading American single malt producer Stranahan’s has announced several changes to its Stranahan’s Original whiskey, as the Colorado craft distillery celebrates 15 years. This includes new packaging, and a blend of older liquids: four-year, five-year,...
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Bardstown Bourbon Co. Expands Capabilities with Bottling Facility

Bardstown Bourbon Company has announced the opening of a new bottling facility, adjacent to the company’s distillery and Visitors Center. The 55,000-square-foot facility enables the company to bottle hundreds of thousands of cases of distilled...

Yuengling Launches Camo Cans to Benefit Veterans

D.G. Yuengling & Son has rolled out limited-edition camouflage cans in partnership with military veteran nonprofit Team Red White & Blue (Team RWB) as part of the brewery's Stars & Stripes program. These new cans, emblazoned with a desert camouflage print and Team RWB...
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Diageo Buys RTD Brand Loyal 9 Cocktails

Diageo has acquired the spirits-based, ready to drink brand Loyal 9 Cocktails from Sons of Liberty Spirits Company. Launched in 2018 in Rhode Island, Loyal 9’s vodka-based RTD lemonade cocktails are 9% ABV. The portfolio includes Lemonade,...