News & Notes

Avión Tequila Unveils Refreshed Packaging

Avión Single Origin Tequila has unveiled an updated bottle design and new canister for its Silver, Reposado and Añejo expressions. The bottles remain the same  functional shape. To "signify life’s journeys," the words “salida,” meaning departure,...

Copper & Kings GEOGR&PHY Bi-Continental Brandy

Louisville-based Copper & Kings American Brandy Co. has announced its latest release: GEOGR&PHY Bi-Continental Brandy. This is a blend of pure copper pot-distilled brandies from the U.S. and South Africa, aged for an additional two...

Fire at Maison Ferrand Rum Distillery Destroys 65,000 Liters

A historic Jamaican rum distillery owned by Maison Ferrand has sustained significant damage. Long Pond Distillery, originally founded in 1753, lost about 65,000 liters of rum stocks after flames broke out at the facility midday on July 16,...

8 Rum Cocktails for Summer

Summer is time for Tiki and other fun, refreshing rum drinks! Below we have eight rum cocktails, created by industry pros, that you can whip up for your deck, poolside, or summer parties. Be My...

What’s Driving Ready-To-Drink Beverage Sales in 2018

The ready-to-drink (RTD) category has come a long way from cheap, sugary, pre-packaged cocktails commonly found on the bottom shelf. From these humble beginnings RTDs have evolved by embracing the craft movement. Now these...

Heaven Hill Unveils 2018 Parker’s Heritage Collection Bourbon

Heaven Hill Distillery has announced the 2018 limited-edition release of Parker’s Heritage Collection Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, which is finished in orange curaçao barrels. The 12th edition will ship into select markets across the country...

Space Age Rosé

Winemaker Josh Phelps has announced the release of his first rosé from his American wine label, Grounded Wine Company: Space Age Rosé . Made 100% from grenache grapes from three parcels in the Paso Robles...

The Guiding Principles that Keep Crown Liquors Competitive

The landscape is drastically changing for independent beverage retailers in Indiana. Now more than ever, it’s become more difficult for retailers to distinguish themselves from the competition and keep up with the state’s constantly...

WSWA Announces Support for Legal Cannabis

The Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA), the national trade association representing the wholesale tier of the wine and spirits industry, today announced an official policy position in favor of a state’s right to...

Absolut Grapefruit

This summer, the imported vodka brand Absolut will launch Absolut Grapefruit. Absolut Grapefruit is a grapefruit-flavored vodka offering a naturally sweet flavor – with zero added sugar or artificial coloring. It features a fruity taste...