Interview with Tom Jensen, an American Making Whiskey in Ireland
There’s opportunity in America for Irish whiskey.
Although the category still trails scotch sales in the U.S. by about 1 to 4, it is gaining steam. Pernod Ricard’s Irish lineup has performed impressively in recent...
Nolet Family Celebrates 325 Years with Commemorative Ketel One Bottle, Brand Campaign
Joannes Nolet first opened his family distillery’s doors in Schiedam, Holland in 1691, and its traditions have passed down from father to son for 11 generations.
To commemorate 325 years of distilling excellence at the Nolet...
Heineken Pulls Desperados Tequila-Flavored Beer From U.S.
Heineken announced yesterday that it will stop selling its tequila-flavored beer Desperados in America.
The company had launched Desperados in the U.S. in July, 2014. Blended with tequila barrel-aged lager, this Latin-inspired European import debuted in Georgia and Florida, before...
Guinness Opens Experimental Brewery to the Public
Guinness has whisked away the curtain from its experimental brewery.
The brand's St. James’s Gate brewery has opened The Open Gate Brewery to the public.
There has been an experimental brewery at St. James’s Gate for over a hundred years,...
Wine/Spirits Producer ‘The Other Guys’ to Become ‘3 Badge Beverage Corporation’
The Other Guys, Inc., has announced a transition to a new name, 3 Badge Beverage Corporation, effective January 1, 2016.
The new name also includes the company’s spirits division, 35 Maple Street Spirits.
“The new name reflects...
Digital Delivery Service ‘Minibar Delivery’ Expands into San Antonio
The digital alcohol delivery landscape continues to grow.
Minibar Delivery, a provider of on-demand alcohol delivery, announced today that they will be expanding into San Antonio as of November 20, 2015.
After launching in 2014 and rolling...
Can Chilean Craft Beer Make it in America?
If American beer drinkers most crave what’s new to them, then perhaps the next trend will be craft from foreign countries.
Think about it. How much international craft are we currently drinking? Beyond Belgium and...
Global Spirits Consumption to Hit 3.2 Billion Cases by 2020
The global spirits market is forecast to grow by almost 122 million nine-litre cases between 2014 and 2020, and to surpass 3.2 billion cases by 2020, according to the latest forecast data from the...
Constellation Brands Acquires Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits
Another well-established craft brewery has been bought by a major alcohol company.
Constellation Brands announced Monday that it has successfully acquired the San Diego-based Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits.
The purchase price is approximately $1 billion.
The Ballast Point a beer...
Moët & Chandon Launches New Brand Platform and Film, ‘THE NOW’
Winemaker Moët & Chandon this week unveiled a new brand platform called THE NOW, which includes a film by the same name.
The brand film was created by the studio We Are From LA, and "captures the moments...