Why You Should Check Out Corsican Wines
While Corsica has been making wine for some 2,000 years, the island’s modern wine industry is just a few decades old. The region is gaining attention in recent years for its unique terroir and...
Interview: When Will Americans Embrace Premium Vodka?
Part of the problem with premium vodka is rooted in the American definition of the spirit.
So argues Derek Anderson, partner and CMO for the Ukrainian premium vodka brand Zirkova, which launched here in June....
WSET Creates Team Based in U.S.
The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET), the world’s largest provider of wine and spirits qualifications, has appointed a dedicated team in the USA.
The U.S. is WSET’s fastest growth market and one of its...
VITE USA Purchases Sullivan Vineyards & Winery in Napa Valley
VITE USA has entered into an agreement to purchase the Sullivan Estate in Rutherford, California.
Future plans focus on "enhancing the prestige and legacy" of this property through a new long-term vision and significant investment...
Bulleit Distilling Co. Receives Okay to Build Visitors Center
Bulleit Distilling Co. — the new massive Diageo facility in Kentucky that's behind the expanding Bulleit bourbon brand — has received government approval to build an onsite visitors center.
The Kentucky Tourism Development Finance Authority gave their...
Government Study Shows No Increase in Underage Drinking
The latest Monitoring the Future study reports no significant changes in alcohol consumption among teens in 2017.
Moreover, the study indicates underage drinking rates are still down significantly from the survey’s peak years two decades...
Pendleton Whisky Acquired by Jose Cuervo Parent Company
Mexico City-based Becle has agreed to acquire the Pendleton whisky brand assets from Hood River Distillers for $205 million.
The deal includes Pendleton Midnight, Pendleton 1910 and Pendleton Directors’ Reserve expression, in addition to the...
8 Hot Cocktails From Chicago Mixologist Jess Lambert
Editor's note: as many beverage trends begin on-premise, we occasionally cross-post content here from Cheers magazine, our sister publication that covers bars and restaurants.
Winter seasons means warming up guests with some hot, savory cocktails....
The Macallan Expands Sherry Oak Range with 40 Year Old Whisky
The Macallan has unveiled its latest whisky in its Sherry Oak Range: The Macallan 40 Years Old.
The spirit matured in Oloroso sherry-seasoned oak casks from Jerez, Spain. Crafted from a combination of three casks...
Dictador Announces 2 Masters Luxury Finished Rum Line
Colombian rum producer Dictador has announced partnerships with Cognac, whisky, Champagne, armagnac, Bordeaux and sauternes houses worldwide for a rum project called 2 Masters.
Dictador Rum Master Blender Hernan Parra selected top producers from these...