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uber acquires drizly

Uber Acquires Drizly

As alcohol ecommerce and direct-to-consumer continue to evolve, Uber Technologies today announced an agreement to buy Drizly. The price is approximately $1.1 billion in stock and cash. Drizly is the leading on-demand alcohol marketplace in the...
Yuengling Raging Eagle Mango Beer

Yuengling Launches Raging Eagle Mango Beer

D.G. Yuengling & Son has unveiled their newest craft beer, Raging Eagle Mango. This is a pilsner made with natural mango flavor, the company says. At 6.0% ABV, Yuengling Raging Eagle Beer is brewed with...
Don Papa Rum

Don Papa Rum Increases U.S. Distribution

The Philippines rum brand Don Papa Rum has announced an expansion of distribution across the U.S. Currently available in New York, New Jersey, California, Texas and Massachusetts, Don Papa Rum will grow its footprint into...
Rosé Wines

The Best Rosé Wines to Drink in 2021

For our first wine panel of 2021, we asked panelists to taste and rate rosé wines. This remains one of the hottest styles in the industry. The array of rosés wines our panelists reviewed also...
Buffalo Trace Double Eagle Very Rare Bourbon

Buffalo Trace Announces Double Eagle Very Rare Bourbon

Buffalo Trace Distillery Double Eagle Very Rare Bourbon, a 20-year-old whiskey, is the latest release from the famed Kentucky distillery. This is the third iteration in the series, which launched initially in 2019.  Double Eagle Very...
West Cork Stout Cask Irish Whiskey

West Cork Stout Cask Irish Whiskey Hits Shelves

West Cork Stout Cask Irish whiskey is the newest release from the distillery, reaching the U.S. in partnership with importer M.S. Walker. This new expression is a 75:25 blend of grain and malt Irish whiskey, made...
Acme Fine Wines

Acme Fine Wines: Innovators in Napa Valley

Shopping at Acme Fine Wines is like buying art. Rather than case displays and aisles of products, this innovative retailer in St. Helena, Napa County, showcases a wall of wines. Around 350 individual bottles...
Valentine's Day Cocktails

12 Valentine’s Day Cocktails For 2021

Just because Covid-19 will keep most people home this coming weekend does not mean that we cannot enjoy some great Valentine's Day cocktails. Here are a dozen love-inspired mixed libations that we like for...
Yunnan Province

Wine Region To Watch: China’s Yunnan Province

China’s wine production has gone from strength to strength in recent years. Notable regions include Yantai-Penglai, which produces up to 40% of China’s wine, and Ningxia, dubbed China’s Bordeaux. While these regions may be leading the way,...
Coravin

Interview: Coravin CEO Christopher Ladd on Wine Trends and Innovation

Coravin changed the way we drink wine when it launched the Wine Preservation Opener in 2013. Rather than needing to finish a whole bottle soon after opening, Coravin’s technology allowed for repeated pours over...