Industry News

Announcing the Top 100 Beverage Alcohol Retailers in America

Our second-annual Top 100 Retailers announcement was originally scheduled for June 10, before it was rescheduled to September 16. That’s a long time for retailers to find out whether or not they won, so...

Limestone Branch Launches 2020 Yellowstone Bourbon Limited Edition

The 2020 edition of Yellowstone Limited Edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon will hit shelves this September, in time for National Bourbon Heritage Month. This year’s iteration is a seven-year-old straight bourbon finished in French Armagnac...

Busch Light Launches its First Flavored Beer

Today, Busch Beer marked a historic day in its 65-year history with the release of Busch Light Apple, the first-ever flavor innovation for Busch Light. Busch Light Apple is a new light lager made...

Pernod Ricard Forms Partnership with Ojo de Tigre Mezcal

Pernod Ricard continues to expand their lineup of craft spirits producers with a new collaboration with the mezcal brand Ojo de Tigre. Ojo de Tigre produces mezcal using only sustainable agave from the Tobala and Espadín...

Patrón Tequila Names New Master Distiller

There's a new master distiller at Patrón Tequila. The Bacardi-owned brand has announced the promotion of David Rodriguez, formerly Director General of Patrón Spirits Manufacturing Operations in Mexico, to master distiller, effective immediately. Rodriguez has been with the...

The Trick to Understanding Sparkling Wine Labels

Bubbly wines are made differently than still wines, of course. There are three main styles, which are based on the European wine they emulate during the method of production: Champagne – Fermented twice, with second...
Quintessential - Importer, Marketer, Distributor

Quintessential Acquires U.S. Brands From Accolade Wines

The wine importer Quintessential has become the custodian of all U.S.-produced wines in the Accolade Wines portfolio. This acquisition, effective Aug. 1, includes production, global sales and marketing of four labels: Geyser Peak, Atlas...

Kahlúa Launches Nitro Cold Brew RTD Cocktail

As the ready-to-drink cocktail trend continues, Kahlúa has launched a line of Nitro Cold Brew RTD mixed drinks. Kahlúa Nitro Cold Brew is 4.5% ABV, and 80 calories. It comes in 4-packs for a suggested...

Now Accepting Entries for the 2020 Holiday Gift Guide

‘Tis the season: we are now accepting entries for our 2020 Holiday Gift Guide. Every year we put together and release a guide that showcases special holiday products (check out the 2018 and 2019 gift guides). These include limited-edition offerings,...

Dogfish Head Brings Back 120 Minute IPA in New Packaging

One of the industry's classic craft beers has returned for another year. Dogfish Head Craft Brewery has announced the 2020 launch of their 120 Minute IPA. This beer also has a new bottle carrier. Originally released...