On the Shelf

Jack Daniel’s Red Dog Saloon

Jack Daniel’s has announced Jack Daniel’s Red Dog Saloon, an 86-proof, limited-edition bottle of the company's whiskey. This name references a historic location that the company explains in a release:  "Though the town of Lynchburg has been...

Copper and Kings American Dry, Old Tom Gins

Louisville-based Copper & Kings American Brandy Co. is launching two Kentucky copper pot-distilled gins. These are an American Dry Gin using an apple brandy base, and an American Old Tom Gin using a grape brandy...

Westward American Single Malt Whiskey

House Spirits Distillery, now celebrating more than a decade in Portland’s craft distilling community, has announced the national release of its Westward American Single Malt whiskey. Westward American Single Malt whiskey is made from a...

Vivanco Crianza 2013 and Reserva 2011

The Spanish winemaker Vivanco has announced two new releases: Vivanco Crianza 2013 and Reserva 2011. Vivanco Crianza 2013 is 100% tempranillo. Grapes come from Atlantic-influenced vineyards in Briones, with vine ages averaging 15-to-20 year old. Fermentation and maceration in...

Laphroaig Cairdeas Quarter Cask 2017

Each year, Laphroaig distillery manager John Campbell crafts a limited edition malt to "celebrate friendship" (“Cairdeas” in Gaelic). For 2017 he will release a cask strength version of the Laphroaig Cairdeas Quarter Cask expression. The 2017...

José Zuccardi Malbec 2013

Familia Zuccardi has introduced the latest addition within the Zuccardi collection, José Zuccardi Malbec 2013. The new wine was created by Sebastian Zuccardi to honor his father José Alberto, and will be imported to...

Smirnoff Sourced Watermelon Vodka

With National Watermelon Day right around the corner (Thursday, August 3), Smirnoff is launching its newest vodka: Smirnoff Sourced Watermelon. Made with Smirnoff No. 21 and real fruit juice from concentrate, Smirnoff Sourced Watermelon works...

Dulce Vida Pineapple Jalapeño Tequila

Dulce Vida has launched its first pineapple jalapeño-flavored tequila. Dulce Vida Pineapple Jalapeño Tequila is made with 100% Blue Weber Agave Blanco tequila, then infusedwith real pineapple, jalapeño and other natural flavors. Crafted in Los Altos,...

Glen Moray Mastery Edition

The Speyside distillery Glen Moray will celebrate its 120th birthday this year with the release of Glen Moray Mastery Edition Scotch whisky. In a salute to the masters that came before him, current master distiller Graham Coull has created a...

Half-Seas Sparkling Cocktails

The makers of Scrappy’s Bitters have introduced Half-Seas Sparkling Cocktails, ready-to-drink canned cocktails. The three initial entrees — The Bramble, Daiquiri and Paloma — are all made with real spirits, rather than malt or other fermented alcohols, the...