Industry News

Breakthru Beverage Acquires Craft Beer Distributor C.R. Goodman

C.R. Goodman of Colorado, a craft and import beer distributor, announced today that it will sell the assets of its distribution business to Breakthru Beverage, also of Colorado. C.R. Goodman began operating in Colorado in...

Bardstown Bourbon Company Begins Commercial Production

America's largest new distillery has begun to produce product. Under construction since 2014, the Bardstown Bourbon Company (BBCo) has announced the start of its commercial production. The collaborative distillery offers custom production and financing for craft distillers...

The Latest Innovations in Cordials and Liqueurs

With so much attention being lavished these days on the surging popularity of cocktails and premium spirits, it’s easy to understand why liqueurs and cordials are frequently relegated as passé and out of step...

Luxco Announces Name Of New Bardstown Distillery

Lux Row Distillers is the name of the new distillery Luxco is building in Bardstown, Kentucky. Construction on the project broke ground on May 2. The distillery is located in Nelson County on a 70-acre site off...

Martell Launches Blue Swift Expression

Martell, the oldest cognac house in the world, has released a new expression: Martell Blue Swift. The eau de vie de vin is made of 100% Cognac VSOP finished in Kentucky bourbon casks. This...

Tasting: Top-Shelf Tempranillo From Spain’s Figuero

Spanish wine has room to grow in America. Despite the country’s exceptional wine industry, one steeped in history, many American consumers remain unfamiliar with Spanish wine. Among countries of origin its wine was only the...

Johnnie Walker Launches New Line Of Experimental Blended Whisky

The global scotch brand Johnnie Walker has introduced a new line of experimental blended whisky called Johnnie Walker Blenders' Batch. The line launches this month with its first entry: Johnnie Walker Blenders' Batch Red Rye Finish. Although Red Rye Finish can be...

Current Trends In American Whiskey At Bars And Restaurants

Editor's Note: Trends in the alcohol industry so often start at on-premise businesses. That's why we occasionally provide Beverage Dynamics readers with content posted from our sister publication, Cheers, which covers bars and restaurants. Such...

Register Now For The Beverage Alcohol Retailers Conference

Registration is now open for the inaugural Beverage Alcohol Retailers Conference (BARC). Beverage Dynamics is hosting this event on June 12-14, 2017, in Minneapolis, MN, to bring together retailers while offering in-person education and networking opportunities. Attending retailers can gain information about...

W.L. Weller Bourbon Gets A New Look

The W.L. Weller Bourbon brand will receive a packaging upgrade this December. Weller Special Reserve, Weller Antique, and Weller 12-Year-Old Bourbon Whiskey will use a brand new bottle design that is taller and "more sophisticated,"...