Hooters Launching Spirits Line
Casual dining chain Hooters is gearing up to introduce its own brand of beverage alcohol products.
Hooters Spirits, which includes a vodka, gin, rum, tequila, American and cinnamon whiskey, will be available at Hooters restaurants...
Campari Introduces Bourbon Barrel-finished Aperitif
The Italian bittersweet red aperitif Campari has announced a new expression in the U.S. — Campari Cask Tales.
Created by Herbalist and Master Blender, Bruno Malavasi, Campari Cask Tales is finished in bourbon barrels.
On the...
Interview: Old Forester’s Jackie Zykan on Proofing Birthday Bourbon, and Secondary Markets
Bourbon fans have reason to celebrate every September. This is the month that Old Forester releases its annual Birthday Bourbon, in honor of brand founder George Garvin being born on Sept. 2, 1846.
The 2019...
Maker’s Mark Unveils Finishing Series 2019 Limited Release Bourbon
Maker’s Mark today announced the launch of its first-ever nationally available limited-release bourbon, Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series 2019 Limited Release: Stave Profile RC6.
This cask-strength expression (108.2 proof) is finished with proprietary wood staves, the...
The 2019 Beer Growth Brands: What’s Driving the Category
We calculated our annual Beer Growth Brands Awards a bit differently in 2019.
This year we polled beverage alcohol retailers and other industry professionals about what brands and companies sold the best in 2018, while...
The Macallan Annonces Fine & Rare 1979
The Macallan Fine & Rare 1979 is the newest vintage in the brand’s Fine & Rare collection.
Over the years, the Fine & Rare range has led the secondary market around the world while setting...
Previewing the 2019 Kim Crawford Vintage
You can expect more of the same from Kim Crawford in 2019 —
and that’s a good thing.
Now a name brand, this New Zealand company was launched in 1996 by Kim and Erica Crawford. It...
The Macallan Launches Edition No. 5 Scotch Whisky
The Macallan has announced Edition No. 5, the latest entry in their Edition Series.
While previous releases, Edition No.1 and Edition No.2, highlighted the influence cask aging had on the taste and flavor, Edition No....
What’s Driving The Global Whiskey Boom On-premise?
Editor's Note: As so many beverage alcohol trends begin at bars and restaurants, we occasionally cross-post content like this from our sister publication, Cheers, which covers the on-premise scene. Enjoy!
Whiskey is truly a global...
Patrón Introduces Extra Añejo 10 Años
Patrón has announced the release of the brand's oldest tequila to-date: Patrón Extra Añejo 10 Años.
This tequila aged a decade in a blend of used American oak and hybrid American and French Limousin barrels.
“The...