News & Notes

Wild Turkey Russell’s Reserve 2002

Wild Turkey has unveiled Russell’s Reserve 2002. This marks the first non-chill filtered, barrel-proof bourbon from the brand. To find liquid for the release, Master Distiller Eddie Russell searched through more than half a million barrels...

Sebago Lake Distillery Craft Rums

Sebago Lake Distillery has announced the official opening of their Maine-based distillery and the launch of three craft rum brands, with another set to debut later this year. Sebago Lake is Maine’s only distiller focused...

Corazón Tequila Announces Barrel Select Program with Buffalo Trace

Corazón Tequila will offer retailers and consumers the opportunity to select customized barrels of tequila, bottled just for them. This special-barrel selection allows customers to select Corazón tequila aged in bourbon barrels that once held...

Castarède Armagnac Appoints 375 Park Avenue Spirits as U.S. Importer

Louisville-based 375 Park Avenue Spirits was recently named exclusive U.S. importer for the Castarède Armagnac House. The deal is effective July 1, 2018. Founded in 1832 during the reign of Napoleon III, Castarède is the oldest registered French...

Italian Wine Producer Il Palazzone Names M.S. Walker National Importer

M.S. Walker today announced its appointment as the U.S. importer for the Italian wine producer Il Palazzone. Il Palazzone is an environmentally engaged producer of brunello located in Montalcino, Italy, the company says. With a focus...

Cannabis Becomes Legal in Vermont

Cannabis will become legal for adults in Vermont on Sunday, making it the ninth state to lift its prohibition on adult marijuana use (in addition to D.C.) and the first to do so via...

Tosti Asti Secco D.O.C.G

Tosti has announced the arrival of their new Asti Secco D.O.C.G. - the first-ever classified dry moscato from Italy, the company says. Tosti Asti Secco D.O.C.G. is the result of a winemaking process that uses...

The Macallan Unveils M Black 2017 Release

The Macallan M Black 2017 Release is the latest in the M series of single malt whiskies. In partnership with creative director Fabien Baron and crystal masters Lalique, The Macallan M Black comes encased...

The 2018 Retailers of the Year Part 6

Welcome to the final part of our series that recognizes our 2018 Retailers of the Year. Check out Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 and Part 5, which all posted in past weeks. And be sure to...

Copper & Kings Barrel Finished Absinthe Alembic

Louisville-based Copper & Kings American Brandy Co. has relaunched its absinthe spirits in new packaging, and also added a barrel-finished absinthe to the permanent lineup. Copper & Kings has made brandy-based absinthes since inception. The...