Vodka Trends in 2022
Vodka, the largest spirits category in the U.S., has been getting a run for its money in recent months by faster-growing segments, such as tequila/mezcal and whiskey. But brands and mixologists continue to find...
Why 2022 is the Summer of RTDs
Ready to drink used to be a descriptor, applicable to only a narrow portion of the alcohol industry. This has changed radically in the past few years. RTDs now dominate a portion of the...
The Best Wines Under $30
For our latest wine panel, we asked panelists to taste and rate wines with a price tag under $30. These represent great quality at an affordable price.
As always, these selections include brief tasting notes,...
The Balvenie Brings Rare Marriages Range to the U.S.
The Balvenie Single Malt Scotch Whisky has launched its Rare Marriages Range in the U.S.
This collection of three single malt Scotch whiskies includes the all-new Balvenie Twenty-Five, along with refreshed versions of existing expressions:...
Ezra Brooks, Rebel 100 Add 1.75-L Bottles
Lux Row Distillers, the Bardstown, KY company behind the Ezra Brooks, Rebel, Daviess County, David Nicholson and Blood Oath bourbon brands, has added two SKUs to its retail offerings.
Beginning in June, the distillery’s Ezra...
Our 2022 Wine Supplier of the Year: The Wine Group
Our Wine Supplier of the Year, The Wine Group, took home 11 Growth Brands Awards in 2022. These include an Established Growth Brand Award for Chloe; a Fast Track Award for Imagery; and Rising...
DISCUS Elects New Chair, Vice Chair
The Distilled Spirits Council (DISCUS) has elected Ugo Fiorenzo, managing director at Campari America, as chair of the national trade association during its summer board of directors meeting at the DISCUS Annual Conference in New...
The GlenDronach Introduces Cask Strength Batch 10
The GlenDronach Distillery has announced the tenth release of its Cask Strength Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky. This expression is a marriage of Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks.
“The GlenDronach Cask Strength Batch 10...
Laphroaig Launches Càirdeas 2022 Warehouse 1
The famously peaty Scotch whisky brand Laphroaig, owned by Beam Suntory, has announced its annual release of Laphroaig Càirdeas edition: Laphroaig Càirdeas 2022 Warehouse 1.
This release takes its name from Laphroaig’s Warehouse 1, which...
The Macallan Unveils The Macallan M Collection
The Macallan has announced The Macallan M Collection, a range of limited-release single malt whiskies meant to celebrate the brand’s Six Pillars: Natural Color, Mastery, Curiously Small Spirit Stills, The Estate, Exceptional Oak Casks...