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Larceny Barrel Proof Bourbon A123 Kicks Off 2023

Heaven Hill's wheated bourbon brand Larceny has begun a new year in its Barrel Proof program with release A123. The high-wheat recipe lends itself to sweeter, smoother flavors. Larceny Barrel Proof A123 is 125.8 proof. The...
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Two Roads Unveils Packaging Refresh

Leading East Coast craft brewer Two Roads Brewing Company has announced its first-ever, portfolio-wide packaging refresh. The goal is a more consumer packaged goods (CPG)-oriented approach to the brewer's brand, shelf presence and marketing support. Retaining its...
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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof A123 Heads to Shelves

Following the recent release of Larceny Barrel Proof A123, fellow Heaven Hill brand Elijah Craig has revealed its own Barrel Proof A123 to begin the 2023 program. All releases in this series follow a standard...
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Martha Stewart Launches Low-cal Wine with 19 Crimes

As the no/low-cal trend continues to expand throughout all alcohol categories, iconic businesswoman Martha Stewart has announced her newest collaboration with 19 Crimes: Martha’s Lighter Chard. This wine is 8.5% ABV and 80 calories per...
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Old Elk Bottles Rye Finished in Barbados Rum Casks

Old Elk Distillery has announced a new release within its Cask Finish Series, launching a rye whiskey finished in Barbados rum casks.  Begun in 2021, the Cask Finish Series will also bring back the Port...

The Alcohol Brands Backing Sustainability

Sustainability has been on the rise in consumer consciousness for the past decade, as an increasing awareness of climate change and its consequences surfaces in the mainstream. With a spike in natural disasters and...
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Downtown Spirits to Acquire Esquin Wine & Spirits

Downtown Spirits, a leading beer, wine and spirits retailer based in Seattle, today announced it is in the process of purchasing a 100% ownership stake in Esquin Wine & Spirits (Esquin). Founded in 1969 by...
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Interview: What Does 2023 Hold for Cannabis?

The legal cannabis industry remains fluid and growing as we head into a new year. Two more states approved recreational laws on Election Day 2022, expanding the map where marijuana is legal. A month...
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Jackson Family Wines, The Urban Grape Partner on Wine Scholarship for Students of Color

In support of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) throughout the wine industry, Jackson Family Wines has partnered with Top 100 Retailer and 2021 U.S. Small Business of the Year The Urban Grape on its...
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Michter’s Celebration Sour Mash Returns

For the first time since 2019, Michter's Celebration Sour Mash will return to retail shelves. Michter's Distillery begins shipping the 2022 edition of its Celebration Sour Mash this February. Originally intended to ship after bottling...