Industry News

France Forecasts 2017 Vintage as Smallest Since 1945

Grape-growing conditions in France this year may be the worst since 1945. So says the French agriculture ministry in a recent article from The Guardian. The mild weather of March and a chillier April will likely...

Why Age Whiskey at Sea?

Anchored miles off the shoreline of Montauk, NY, is the shark tracking vessel Ocearch. The 126-foot ship rises and dips with the waves, motion that sloshes around bourbon aging in barrels in the belly...

Oklahoma Judge Rejects Bid to Block Grocery Store Alcohol Sales

A judge in Oklahoma rejected a legal challenge today filed by state liquor stores to stop a newly approved measure that allows Oklahoma grocery and convenience stores to sell liquor and cold beer of any ABV. State...

4 Quick Facts About Craft Tequila

Sales remain sunny for tequila. The category grew 5% last year in the U.S., with the big premium brands leading the charge. Luxury brands are also booming. U.S. consumers are thirsty for craft tequila, and...

Johnnie Walker Unveils New Blenders’ Batch Expression

Johnnie Walker has announced the latest entry in their Blenders' Batch series, which celebrates the blenders behind the spirit while highlighting modern Scotch innovations. The newest limited-edition entry is Blenders’ Batch Wine Cask Blend. This whisky is...

What’s Behind the Rise of Heavy Beers

Back in the days when mainstream lager owned the beer market, a persistent urban myth held that Canadian beer—if you could get it—wasn’t like ours. It was really strong. Turns out it wasn’t: their...

Women of the Vine & Spirits Announces Scholarships

The Women of the Vine & Spirits Foundation has announced another round of scholarships. The group provides scholarships and awards for the purpose of helping women advance in their careers in the food, wine, spirits, hospitality...

Captain Morgan Unveils Bottle Redesign

Captain Morgan has unveiled a bottle redesign, set to start hitting shelves this month. Updates were made to the embossing, cap and label. The new embossing highlights the Captain Morgan logo, the company says, while the updated...

Till Vodka Expands Distribution

Till American Wheat Vodka, made from Kansas wheat, has expanded their distribution in 2017 to include Ohio. Till Vodka is also available in Kansas, Missouri, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Minnesota, Nebraska and Wisconsin, all as part...

Mixologist Nick Nistico Talks Bartending Trends in 2017

Nick Nistico is Breakthru Beverage Florida’s Beverage Program Specialist, as well as an award-winning mixologist. He emerged victorious in a number of bartending competitions from 2013 to 2014, and was recently awarded the Best...