News & Notes

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...

The 2018 Retailers of the Year Part 1

Welcome to Part 1 of our series that recognizes our 2018 Retailers of the Year. In this post we honor Applejack Wine & Spirits of Denver, Fisher’s Liquor Barn of Grand Junction, and Liquor Factory of New Jersey. Keep...

Crown Royal Unveils New Texas Mesquite Flavor

Crown Royal has unveiled its newest flavor: Crown Royal Texas Mesquite. This new Canadian whisky combines the smoky flavor of Texas mesquite wood with the smoothness of Crown Royal De Luxe, the company says. Canadian whisky is a big seller...

The Macallan Opens New Distillery and Visitor Experience

The Macallan has unveiled a new distillery and visitor experience, officially opening June 2, 2018. Located on the Easter Elchies estate, the property has been home to The Macallan since 1824.  The Speyside distillery was designed...

Diageo Launches New American Anthem Vodka

The global drinks giant Diageo has launched a new vodka brand: American Anthem Vodka. This five-times-distilled, gluten-free American vodka uses corn from Indiana and Iowa. American Anthem will donate $1 from each bottle made, split between...

WSET Forms Strategic Alliance with Women of the Vine & Spirits

The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) has formed a strategic alliance with Women of the Vine & Spirits, a membership organization that promotes global empowerment and advancement of women in the alcohol beverage...