How Garfield’s Thrives in a Competitive Market
Operating an off-premise chain in Illinois is daunting. The state allows Big Box stores like Walmart and Costco to carry liquor and wine, and the Chicago metro market is saturated with alcohol-retail licenses. Competition...
Dictador Announces 2 Masters Luxury Finished Rum Line
Colombian rum producer Dictador has announced partnerships with Cognac, whisky, Champagne, armagnac, Bordeaux and sauternes houses worldwide for a rum project called 2 Masters.
Dictador Rum Master Blender Hernan Parra selected top producers from these...
The Macallan Expands Sherry Oak Range with 40 Year Old Whisky
The Macallan has unveiled its latest whisky in its Sherry Oak Range: The Macallan 40 Years Old.
The spirit matured in Oloroso sherry-seasoned oak casks from Jerez, Spain. Crafted from a combination of three casks...
8 Hot Cocktails From Chicago Mixologist Jess Lambert
Editor's note: as many beverage trends begin on-premise, we occasionally cross-post content here from Cheers magazine, our sister publication that covers bars and restaurants.
Winter seasons means warming up guests with some hot, savory cocktails....
Bulleit Distilling Co. Receives Okay to Build Visitors Center
Bulleit Distilling Co. — the new massive Diageo facility in Kentucky that's behind the expanding Bulleit bourbon brand — has received government approval to build an onsite visitors center.
The Kentucky Tourism Development Finance Authority gave their...
Pendleton Whisky Acquired by Jose Cuervo Parent Company
Mexico City-based Becle has agreed to acquire the Pendleton whisky brand assets from Hood River Distillers for $205 million.
The deal includes Pendleton Midnight, Pendleton 1910 and Pendleton Directors’ Reserve expression, in addition to the...
Government Study Shows No Increase in Underage Drinking
The latest Monitoring the Future study reports no significant changes in alcohol consumption among teens in 2017.
Moreover, the study indicates underage drinking rates are still down significantly from the survey’s peak years two decades...
Spiced and Flavored Rums Drive Growth
If you’re looking for liveliness and interest in rum these days, it’s probably happening in the flavored and spiced sector of the category.
Rum’s overall woes are well known, and the general category was down...
VITE USA Purchases Sullivan Vineyards & Winery in Napa Valley
VITE USA has entered into an agreement to purchase the Sullivan Estate in Rutherford, California.
Future plans focus on "enhancing the prestige and legacy" of this property through a new long-term vision and significant investment...
Sam Adams Named Official Beer of the Boston Red Sox
Samuel Adams, New England’s largest independent brewer, has been named the official beer of the Boston Red Sox.
Samuel Adams and the Red Sox have entered into a multi-year partnership.
Visitors to Boston’s Fenway Park will...