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Buffalo Trace Releases Bourbon Designed By Fans

Consumer customization has come to whiskey. In November 2015, Buffalo Trace Distillery launched its “Craft Your Perfect Bourbon” website in a lighthearted attempt to teach people about bourbon. The interactive experience allowed fans to choose...

The Macallan Unveils New 50 Year Old Single Malt

The Macallan has unveiled a new and very rare limited-edition single malt whisky – The Macallan 50 Years Old - 2018 release. The Macallan 50 Years Old was created at a time when the distillery...

Yuengling Launches New Year-round Golden Pilsner

D.G. Yuengling & Son has expanded its core offerings with its new Yuengling Golden Pilsner. This is Yuengling's first year-round beer to debut in 17 years. At 4.7% ABV and 135 calories, Yuengling Golden Pilsner – an all...

Brewers Association Includes Hazy IPAs in 2018 Beer Styles Guidelines

The New England IPA craze is in full swing. Acknowledging this, the Brewers Association, a nonprofit trade group that represents small and independent craft brewers, has included the trendy, hazy take on ales among its official 2018 Beer...

How to Boost Tobacco Sales

This feature ran in our Complimentary Products Guide, which you can still download if you missed it. Most alcohol retailers carry a variety of supplementary products, including food, glassware and gift items (where legal). Tobacco...
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New Tech Prints Customizable Art in Beer Foam

Any way that you can make your beverage stand out in the age of Instagram can boost your exposure, but it’s not easy for operators to make a visual splash with a draft beer. A...

Copper & Kings Names New Master Distiller

Louisville-based Copper & Kings American Brandy Co. has announced the promotion of Brandon O’Daniel to master distiller. O’Daniel had served as head distiller of Copper & Kings since February 2014. O’Daniel is a "Kentucky-distilling thoroughbred with...

Mezcal El Silencio Partners with Southern Glazer’s

Mezcal brand El Silencio has partnered with Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits to establish a presence in 44 U.S. markets. This includes new key markets for the brand such as New York, Florida and Colorado....

8 Modern Vodka Cocktails

Vodka never really goes out of style. Right now, it's even making a comeback of sorts as the white spirit works its way back onto cocktail menus in bars and restaurants across the country....

Fourth Generation of Mondavi Family Takes Greater Role in Company

C. Mondavi & Family has announced that the next generation of the Mondavi family is now officially more involved in the family’s business — including the CK Mondavi and Family brand. As part of the...