News & Notes

Bombay Sapphire Gin Announces New Master Distiller

With World Gin Day on the horizon (June 9), Bombay Sapphire Gin has announced the appointment of Dr. Anne Brock as the global brand's new Master Distiller. Brock ascends to this position in a predominately male industry....

Patrón Tequila 2018 Mexican Heritage Tin

On the heels of Cinco de Mayo, Patrón Tequila has unveiled its 2018 Mexican Heritage Tin for the third consecutive year. To showcase Mexican artistry inside and out, this year's tin was created by Joeartz...

Calumet Farm 12-Year-Old Single Rack Black Bourbon

Calumet Farm Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey has released a 12-year-old Single Rack Black Bourbon. Bottled at 94 proof, Calumet Farm 12-year-old Single Rack Black Bourbon will hit shelves at a suggested retail price of $69.99 per...

Bordeaux Vineyards Hit Hard by Hailstorms

The Bordeaux wine region in France has again suffered through a significant bout of bad weather. Reports this morning say that the legendary wine area was hit hard by hailstorms over the weekend. Hundreds of vineyards...

Shot Tower Gin Rebranding

The Baltimore Whiskey Company today announced an updated branding for their premier product, Shot Tower Gin. As the first gin distilled in Baltimore since the Prohibition era, the new identity reflects Shot Tower Gin’s connection...

Interview: Cheech Marin on the Mezcal Movement

Mezcal is having a moment. Premium takes on this smoky Mexican spirit are hitting the market in higher numbers. Behind this trend are mixologists across the country who are whipping up innovative cocktails with...
Drizly

Drizly Announces San Fran Tech Hub Office

Drizly, the largest alcohol e-commerce marketplace, has announced plans to open a satellite office in San Francisco this summer. This will serve as a second headquarters focusing on engineering and product development. The fast-growing company will...

America’s Independent Beer Distributors Kick Off Summer Season

As Memorial Day weekend approaches, America’s more than 3,000 independent beer distributors are bringing a variety of beer brands to help retailers across the country stock up for the beginning of the summer beer...

Clarice Turner Named President of Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Joseph Phelps Vineyards, a 390-acre site in Napa Valley founded in 1973, has announce the appointment of Clarice Turner as president. Turner’s leadership expertise and global experience in the food and beverage industry are an ideal...

Owney’s Rum

Owney’s Rum is a new premium blended white rum inspired by Prohibition-era rum runners who smuggled Caribbean rum into the U.S and blended it with locally distilled spirits. Owney’s pays homage to the style...