Irish Whiskey Enters New Phase in Growth and Popularity
Our latest issue of Beverage Dynamics looks across the spectrum of alcohol imports. In this feature, we explore Irish whiskey:
Irish whiskey enjoyed another strong year — one more in a string of annual double-digit...
Bacardi Files Freedom of Information Act Request For Havana Club Rum Ruling
The renewed battle continues over the U.S. trademark registration of Havana Club Rum.
Bacardi has filed a Freedom of Information Act to find out why the U.S. government last month granted the renewal of the...
Domaine Philippe Colin Appoints Cape Classics For All U.S. Imports
French wine producer Domaine Philippe Colin has named Cape Classics as the brand's exclusive importer in the United States.
Fourteen wines from the 2014 vintage will hit U.S. shelves in April. They will be distributed by...
Cocktail: Blushing Vesper
1½ parts Ménage à Trois Berry Vodka
1½ parts Lillet Rosé
1 part Tanqueray (or other juniper forward gin)
¼ parts Campari
Directions: Add all ingredients to a mixing glass and stir for about 20 seconds with Kold Draft...
Frankland Estate: Changing How Americans View Riesling and Australian Wine
Americans can have misconceptions about Riesling.
Some believe that this varietal is only ever sweet. Drinkers who do not like sweetness may never try and enjoy a dry Riesling.
Reversing this misconception takes consumer education. Australian winemaker...
The Birth of a Craft Distillery: Tommyrotter
It’s boom time for craft distilling. Drinkers today have a taste for local, small-batch spirits. Increasing numbers of small distilleries are firing up stills across the nation.
Take Tommyrotter Distillery in Buffalo. The staff here numbers two. Opened last...
Scotch Tax Cut Generates $137M for Treasury — SWA Seeks More Cuts
A 2% tax cut last year on scotch prices drove $137 million in additional revenue for the United Kingdom treasury, according to the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA).
The cut was the UK’s first tax decrease...
9 Trends Driving Wine Sales in 2016
This year in wine will be determined by a number of emerging and established trends. Most notably, perhaps, is the rise of Millennials (especially women) as a major demographic of wine drinkers. But so...
Decline in U.S. Wine Consumption Predicted By Silicon Valley Bank Report
Millennial drinkers are the main reason why U.S. wine consumption will trend downwards in 2016. So says the Silicon Valley Bank in their 2016 report released last week.
"Per capita consumption of wine in the U.S. will temporarily...
Wine Reviews: 69 Pinot Noirs Graded by our Retailer Wine Panel
We asked members our our National Retailer Wine Panel to taste and rate their favorite Pinot Noirs.
As always, these selections include brief tasting notes, a rating and the wine’s retail price (which can vary...