J. Lohr Estates Joins the Wine Growth Brands Hall of Fame
J. Lohr Estates won its 15th Growth Brands Award in 2016 as a Comeback Brand, after selling more than 1.4 million cases in 2015. Reaching that milestone number of wins makes J. Lohr Estates...
How Flavored Vodkas Adapted to Mixology and the Modern Consumer
One of the keys behind making exceptional cocktails is the concept of sessionability, a term used to describe a drink guests can enjoy throughout an evening without it becoming tiresome, overbearing or otherwise unsatisfactory....
Infinium Spirits Named Sole U.S. Importer of Kerrygold Irish Cream Liqueur
Infinium Spirits has been appointed the exclusive importer for Kerrygold Irish Cream Liqueur in the United States, the company says. The group will assume responsibility for the brand immediately.
“We’ve created a premium brand and...
6 Trends in Cocktail Culture for 2016
Cocktails are constantly evolving as bars and restaurants strive to stay on top of trends and stand out from the pack. A panel of experts weighed in on some of the current cocktail trends...
Brand Spotlight: Diplomático, and Venezuelan’s Strict Rum Rules
Rum production operates under different rules depending on the country. Unfortunately, some are laxer than others. Not Venezuelan. Quite the opposite, explains Gilberto Briceño, Master Distiller for Rum Diplomático, which lies at the foot...
8 Patriotic Cocktail Recipes To Celebrate July 4 with Style
Red White and Blue Sangria
1 bottle Viva Diva’s Strawberry Moscato wine
1 ½ cups cranberry juice
1 cup brandy
Juice from one large orange
2 cups fresh blueberries
7 oz. Fresh red raspberries
6 oz. Blackberries
1 Large red apple
In a...
Johnnie Walker Red Adds Nutritional Info, Alcohol Content To Packaging
Johnnie Walker will soon provide consumers around the world with on-pack alcohol content and nutritional information.
Beginning early autumn, new labels for bottles of Johnnie Walker Red Label go into production and will then be shipped to...
Diageo Announces Virtual-Reality Tech In Fight Against Drunk Driving
Diageo has announced plans to roll out a first-of-its-kind immersive virtual reality (VR) technology that will allow consumers of legal drinking age to experience the many pitfalls associated with irresponsible drinking.
The program is being spearheaded by...
How On-Premise Operators Have Raised Rum’s Profile with Sophisticated Cocktails
It's important for alcohol retailers to stay abreast of the latest from the on-premise market. Trends at bars and restaurants will send customers shopping for the products needed to recreate the contemporary cocktails they enjoyed while dining out. As...
Michter’s Cancels September Toasted Barrel Release, Announces Distillery Expansion
Michter's Distillery will not be releasing its Michter's US*1 Toasted Barrel Bourbon during 2016 after having to allocate whiskey elsewhere to meet demand, the company says.
"The popularity of our Toasted Barrel Bourbon release during...