Sazerac Purchases Lough Gill Distillery in Ireland
Sazerac Company, whose portfolio includes Buffalo Trace Distillery and Fireball, has acquired Hazelwood Demesne Limited, which owns Lough Gill Distillery in County Sligo, Ireland.
Lough Gill's production includes Athrú Irish single malt whisky.
According to the company,...
Elysian Brewing Designs New Label for Immortal IPA
Elysian recently unveiled a label refresh for one of its oldest beers, Immortal IPA, which was first brewed more than 25 years ago.
Immortal’s original label was inspired by Greek mythology, showing Zeus sitting on...
Courvoisier Bottles Mizunara-Finished Cognac
Maison Courvoisier has introduced Courvoisier Mizunara.
Made using Grand Champagne, Courvoisier Mizunara begins aging in French oak barrels and then transfers to one of House of Suntory’s Mizunara casks made of Japanese Mizunara wood for...
Sapporo Buys Stone Brewing
Craft beer pioneer Stone Brewing announced its sale today to Sapporo U.S.A.
The transaction is expected to close in August 2022.
Sapporo intends to produce its Sapporo-branded Japanese beers for U.S. distribution in Stone’s two breweries,...
Stellum Spirits Introduces Stellum Black Specialty Blends
Stellum Spirits today announced the launch of Stellum Black specialty blends. These ongoing releases will "incorporate rare barrels" to create limited-edition bourbons and ryes, the company says.
“Stellum Black specialty blends evoke the familiarity of...
Heaven Hill Elevates Third Generation of Family Leadership with Co-presidents
Heaven Hill Brands, which remains independently and family-owned, has announced the succession of its third generation of family leadership.
This includes the appointment of Kate Latts and Allan Latts as co-presidents, effective Sept. 1.
Current President...
New Riff Distilling Expands with New Barrel Warehouse
The fast-emerging craft distillery New Riff Distilling, popular for their single-barrel store pick selections, has broken ground on a new barrel warehouse facility in Silver Grove, KY.
The new location is a short drive from...
Distilled Spirits Council Launches Charitable Arm, DISCUS Foundation
The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States today announced the formation of DISCUS Foundation, the association’s new 501(c)(3) charitable arm.
This will operate exclusively for charitable purposes in support of the betterment of the...
Jack Daniel’s Releases TN-Exclusive Coy Hill High Proof Small Batch
One of the most popular whiskey releases from the past year is making a surprise — albeit highly limited — return. Jack Daniel Distillery has announced Jack Daniel’s Small Batch Special Release Coy Hill...
Interview: Bacardi Predicts Summer 2022 Beverage Alcohol Trends
Summertime brings its own set of beverage alcohol trends. As the weather warms up and people flock to pools, patios, beaches, backyards, lakeside cabins and outdoor venues, consumer preferences naturally shift. What can we...