News & Notes

The Macallan Unveils New Packaging, Redefines Core Portfolio

The Macallan has unveiled a new look across its Scotch whisky portfolio. The redesign comes as the global brand opens a new, larger distillery in Speyside, Scotland that will expand production. The revamped bottle design draws inspiration from...

Amid Growth, Sazerac Eyes New Bottling Facility in Indiana

The Sazerac Company, among the largest American family-owned distilling companies in the United States, announced today its intention to purchase a manufacturing facility in New Albany, Ind., where it will expand its processing, blending,...

Belposto Wines Launch in U.S.

Belposto Wines have launched in the U.S. market. The premium-level line of Italian wines is imported by Prestige Beverage Group. Belposto's Candoni De Zan family has over 150 years of wine-making history, the company says, and has...

The 2018 Retailers of the Year Part 2

Welcome to Part 2 of our series that recognizes our 2018 Retailers of the Year. In this post we honor Wilbur’s Total Beverage of Fort Collins, Colorado, Hugo’s Wine & Spirits of North Dakota and Minnesota,...

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...