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Everything You Need to Know About Bourbon Barrels

Vanilla, wood and caramel aromas are intense. These lovely tastes make bourbon so delicious for whiskey. Nothing on rocks or neat matches a decent classic bourbon. But have you ever wondered how bourbon is...
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Bacardi Comes Out With Bacardi Tropical Flavored Rum

Bacardi taps into its Caribbean roots this summer by introducing the mixable flavor innovation Bacardi Tropical. This limited-edition release hit shelves in time for National Piña Colada Day on Saturday, July 10, followed by National Mojito...
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Finlandia Releases Finlandia Botanical Vodka

Finlandia Vodka has unveiled a new expression, Finlandia Botanical. This is a range of vodkas with botanical infusions in a lower-ABV format. They meet the growing demand for mindful sipping in casual get-togethers. Finlandia Botanical is 30% ABV. The...
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Interview: Stephanie Gallo on How E & J Gallo Winery Adapted to 2020

Our 2021 Growth Brands Wine Supplier of the Year is E & J Gallo Winery. Founded just after prohibition in 1933, E & J Gallo Winery today is the largest family-owned winery in America. Iconic...
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Patron Unveils 2021 Mexican Heritage Tin

Patron has unveiled the 2021 version of it annual Mexican Heritage Tin. Each year this limited release visually reflects the history, traditions and culture of Mexico, through designs created by Mexican artists. The design for 2021...
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Ste. Michelle Wine Estates Sells for $1.2 Billion

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, among the largest and top-selling wine companies in the U.S., has changed hands. Altria Group — known for its tobacco products — announced this week that its subsidiary, UST LLC, has...
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Bourbon Legend Jim Rutledge Launches a Straight Rye Whiskey

After more than four decades of bourbon-making at Seagram and Four Roses — including leading the latter into the global brand it is today — legendary Master Distiller Jim Rutledge has launched his own...
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Our 2021 Retailer of the Year: Gary’s Wine & Marketplace

Gary’s Wine & Marketplace, our 2021 Retailer of the Year, has been a beverage destination in New Jersey for more than three decades. The business offers a sophisticated curation of wine and other products, coupled...
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ReserveBar Closes Series B Financing

As the alcohol ecommerce and digital delivery industry continues to grow and evolve, ReserveBar has announced the closing of its Series B financing. Founded in 2013, ReserveBar positions itself within the ecommerce space of premium...
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Limestone Branch Distillery Releases 2021 Yellowstone Bourbon Whiskey

Limestone Branch Distillery has announced the 2021 Yellowstone Limited Edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. This version of the annual release features 7-year-old and 15-year-old bourbons selected by Limestone Branch Master Distiller Stephen Beam. The blend includes...