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Deutsch Acquires Partial Ownership in Cantera Negra Tequila

As the tequila category continues to trend heavily, Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits has entered into a joint venture with Two Sons Imports, LLC, owner of Cantera Negra Tequila. Deutsch has acquired a partial ownership...
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George Dickel Rolls Out 17 Year Old Reserve Whisky

The latest expression from Cascade Hollow Distilling Co., makers of George Dickel, is the brand's 17 Year Old Reserve Tennessee whisky. First released in 2016 as a 375-ml. limited-time offering, George Dickel 17 Year Old...
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Bardstown Bourbon Announces The Origin Series

Six years after distilling their first whiskey, Bardstown Bourbon Company — now one of the largest distilleries in the country — will release its first estate-distilled collection of whiskies in early 2023.  The Origin Series...
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Barrell Bourbon New Year 2023 Heads to Shelves

With 2022 nearing an end, Barrell Craft Spirits has released its annual Barrell Bourbon New Year, bottling 2023. Each autumn for the past five years, the BCS team has created a blend of bourbons as a toast to...
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American Craft Spirits Grew 10.4% in 2021

Despite challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, boom times continued last year for American craft spirits. The fast-expanding industry reached more than 13.2 million 9-liter cases in retail sales in 2021, representing an annual growth...
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A. Smith Bowman Launches Annual Cask Strength Bourbon

A. Smith Bowman Distillery today unveiled A. Smith Bowman Cask Strength Bourbon Batch #2. Aged a minimum of 10 years with barrels selected by Master Distiller Brian Prewitt and Distiller David Bock, the annual cask...
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Consumer Convenience, but at What Cost?

Illegal alcohol shipping in the U.S. has grown into a significant and dangerous problem. Ecommerce exploded during the Covid-19 pandemic, allowing people to easily buy alcohol online from numerous platforms. As an unfortunate downside,...
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Pernod Ricard Plans $250M Carbon Neutral Distillery for Jefferson’s

In a move that highlights the industry's commitment to eco-conscious business, Pernod Ricard today announced a $250M investment in a carbon neutral distillery in Marion County, KY. The newly planned facility will make and age...
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Booker’s Bourbon Releases Final Batch of 2022 Collection

Booker's Bourbon has announced the fourth and final release of the Jim Beam brand's 2022 collection. Every iteration of this premium, cask-strength whiskey sports a unique name that alludes to the people, places and/or history...
Orphan Barrel Announces Muckety-Muck 26 Year Old muckety muck single grain scotch whisky

Orphan Barrel Announces Muckety-Muck 26 Year Old

The third and final release in the Muckety-Muck single grain Scotch whisky line from Orphan Barrel Whisky Co. is Muckety-Muck 26 Year Old. Hailing from the Port Dundas Distillery, this blend follows the previously released...