Brown-Forman’s John Hudson on Launching Slane Irish Whiskey
Slane Irish Whiskey is a brand-new offering in the fast-growing category from Brown-Forman and the Conyngham family of Slane, Ireland. Brown-Forman has been making whiskey in the U.S. since 1870, while the Conyngham’s date...
Stephan Berg on the Rise of Craft Bitters
Cocktail bitters enjoyed a heyday before Prohibition. Afterwards has been a long recovery. For decades, few people thought of bitters behind the name "Angostura." The modern mixology movement has changed that. Today there is...
Drinks Sector Helps Drive U.S. Job Growth
The U.S. Department of Labor released sunny figures for job growth from July, with gains in the food and drinks sector helping boost American employment.
"Employment in food services and drinking places rose by 53,000 in...
Anchor Brewing Sold to Sapporo, Anchor Distilling to Split Off
Craft beer takeovers are now coming from overseas.
The 121-year-old San Francisco brewery Anchor Brewing, a pioneer in the craft beer movement, has been acquired by Sapporo Holdings Ltd of Japan.
The deal was first announced this...
Is the Craft Beer Boom Nearing its End?
The craft beer category continues to grow, but at an increasingly slower rate.
According to numbers released this week by the Brewers Association, which represents small and independent U.S. craft brewers, the category's mid-year growth for...
Buffalo Trace Opens New E.H. Taylor Tour
Buffalo Trace Distillery will begin tours of its “Bourbon Pompeii” site this August. Officially called the E. H. Taylor Tour, this will visit three sites at this National Historic Landmark distillery, two of which...
Smithworks Vodka Expands Into 5 More States
The new American vodka brand Smithworks Vodka, co-owned by country music star Blake Shelton, has expanded its distribution into five additional states.
The spirit is now available in Iowa, Michigan, Louisiana, Ohio and Nebraska.
Smithworks launched in the mid-Atlantic last summer. Initial markets were Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Pennsylvania.
"Watching...
Is Big Beer the Future of Craft?
When we initially fielded research on people’s tastes, attitudes and preferences in the craft beer category, we expected to learn or validate much of what’s already been discovered. Yes, people are suffering a bit...
Winesellers Adds French Producer Prosper Maufoux to Portfolio
Winesellers, Ltd. has to announced a new addition to its French portfolio: Prosper Maufoux. Based in Santenay, in the heart of Burgundy, this producer will have a range of six wines available nationwide this...
Mezcales de Leyenda Limited-Edition Mezcals Now Available in 15 States
Mezcales de Leyenda has announced the release of four limited-release mezcals that each benefit a specific social or environmental cause.
Mezcales Únicos is the first release in a series of mezcals that offer collectors the opportunity to experience...