News & Notes

The Macallan Unveils its Oldest Whisky Ever Released

The Macallan has unveiled The Macallan 72 Years Old in Lalique — The Genesis Decanter — a new limited-edition Scotch whisky to celebrate the new Macallan Distillery and Visitor Experience which opened its doors...

Heineken USA Appoints New CEO

Heineken USA has announced the appointment of Maggie Timoney as Chief Executive Officer. Timoney has more than 25 years of experience in the beer and cider business. She will succeed Ronald den Elzen, who will...

The 2018 Retailers of the Year Part 3

Welcome to Part 3 of our series that recognizes our 2018 Retailers of the Year. In this post we honor Boone’s Wine & Spirits of Colorado, Legacy Wine and Spirits of Arkansas, and the European grocery-store...

Georges Duboeuf Unveils 2018 Beaujolais Nouveau Artist Winner

Artists from around the world submitted more than 680 pieces of original art for the chance to see their work on more than 1 million bottles of the 2018 Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau. With more...

Argentina’s Bodegas Bianchi Winery Announces Expansion, New Label

In 1928, Italian immigrant Valentin Bianchi founded his eponymous winery in the southernmost part of the Mendoza region, right outside the town of San Rafael. To honor its 90th year as among the best-known...

Grey Goose Unveils 2018 Riviera Summer Bottle

This summer, Grey Goose will celebrate the French Riviera with the newest iteration of the brand’s annual Riviera bottle series. Designed by illustrator and native son Quentin Monge, the limited-edition bottle captures the laissez-faire attitude...

Ferrari-Carano Winery Expands U.S. Distribution with Southern Glazer’s

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits has expanded distribution agreements across its U.S. and Canada network with Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery of Dy Creek, Sonoma. With this expansion, Southern Glazer’s will now distribute Ferrari-Carano’s portfolio of wines...

Champagne Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millénaires 2004, Blanc de Blancs NV

Champagne Charles Heidsieck, among the most recognized Champagne houses in Reims, France, has announced the U.S. market launch of the Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millénaires 2004, the first vintage blanc de blancs released since 1995. Charles...

Nikka Whisky From The Barrel Arrives in the U.S.

First introduced in Japan in 1986, Nikka From The Barrel has developed a cult-like status in the world of Japanese whisky. Today, Nikka Japanese Whisky and U.S. importer Hotaling & Co. announce the arrival...

Sapporo Releases Larger Can Format

Sapporo, among the best-selling Asian beer brands in the U.S., has announced today the release of Sapporo Premium in a new 16-oz. (473 ml.) version of the Sapporo can. The new package will join Sapporo’s...