How Long Will the American Whiskey Boom Last?
“Anyone who says he can predict what’s going to happen in the whiskey industry 20 years from now is crazy,” says Wesley Henderson, co-founder/chief innovation officer of Angel’s Envy. Being able to guess how...
Luxco Announces Sale of Cincinnati-Based Meier’s Wine Cellars
Luxco has announced the sale of Meier’s Wine Cellars to Paul T. Lux.
Lux (pictured atop) is the current president of Meier’s Wine Cellars and grandson of the company’s founder. Lux assumed his role after...
Constellation Brands Invests in Cannabis Company
Constellation Brands announced yesterday that it has signed an agreement to acquire a minority stake in Ontario, Canada-based Canopy Growth Corporation, a public company that provides medicinal cannabis products.
"This investment and relationship is consistent...
Rebecca Creek Distillery Expands National Footprint, Partners with Spurs
Rebecca Creek Distillery has increased its national footprint with a distribution agreement in place with Republic National Distributing Company for more than 20 U.S. states by the end of 2018.
These new states include Florida, South...
What’s the Future of Barrel Aging?
Wood aging has reached new levels. Whiskey now matures in ex-beer barrels, beer in former mezcal casks, bourbon barrels are holding cab sauv, and everything in between.
Has it gone too far? Do some barrel-aged...
Van Winkle Whiskey Announces 2017 Release — With No Rye
Bourbon fans rejoice: 'tis the season for the annual release of Van Winkle Bourbons.
The Van Winkle whiskeys will be available starting in November. These heavily sought-after expressions will be packed three bottles per case.
Yields are...
A Look at the 2017 Vintage Harvest for Valpolicella
The 2017 harvest for the Valpolicella wine region was challenging. Summers are growing hotter for this viticulture zone in Verona, Italy.
So says Andrea Sartori, president of Consortium for the Tutelage of Valpolicella DOC Wines...
Red Stripe Announces Spring Break Getaway Sweepstakes Program
Red Stripe wants to keep customers focused on spring throughout this winter.
The pale lager from Jamaica is inviting LDA+ consumers to choose Red Stripe for a shot at a spring break getaway to the...
7 Business Trends that Defined U.S. Craft Spirits in 2016
No doubt, the U.S. craft spirits market is booming.
The craft distilling industry sold nearly 6 million cases in 2016, up 18.5% in volume over 2015, with $3 billion in sales and 25% growth by...
WSET Launches Free App for Wine Tasting Notes
The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET), a global leader in wine and spirits education, has launched a wine tasting app. The new WSET Tasting Notes app helps users create structured and consistent wine tasting notes.
The...