News & Notes

M.S. Walker Launches Whitley Neill Gin into the U.S. Market

M.S. Walker, a New England-based national importer and distributor of wines and spirits, has launched Whitley Neill Gin in the U.S. market in partnership with Halewood Wine & Spirits. The recent winner of the Chairman’s...

Out East Rosé

Out East Rosé is a new Côtes de Provence rosé from an estate in Monfort-sur-Argens, France, in the heart of Provence and one-hour north of Saint-Tropez. The name ‘Out East’ references the New York vernacular...

Skyy Infusions Sun-Ripened Watermelon

The newest flavored vodka in the Skyy Infusions line is Sun-Ripened Watermelon. Skyy Infusions Sun-Ripened Watermelon is slightly sweet spirit with bursts of fruit-forward flavor, the company says, and an aroma of fresh watermelon. The vodka is...

Rossville Union Master Crafted Straight Rye Whiskey

MGP Ingredients has announced the launch of Rossville Union, their first proprietary Rye Whiskey label. Rossville Union is available in two expressions: Rossville Union Master Crafted Straight Rye Whiskey, and Rossville Union Master Crafted Barrel...

Smirnoff Ice Margarita

Smirnoff Ice has announced its newest flavor: Margarita. This flavored malt beverage is a blend of citrus and tart, the company says, with a touch of sweetness and salty notes. Smirnoff Ice Margarita is now available...

Bouchard Père & Fils Burgundy Wine Announces New Packaging

Maisons & Domaines Henriot America has announced the release of a new visual identity for Bouchard Père & Fils. An mainstay of Burgundy since 1731, the historic domaine has redesigned its packaging and presentation. The...

Black Button Expands with New Farm Distillery in NY

The farm distillery movement continues to grow. Black Button Distilling, a farm distillery in Rochester, NY, has announced the opening of Black Button Farm & Forestry, located on 19 acres in South Bristol, New York. Located...

5 Emerging Whiskey Brands

Brown spirits remain red hot, allowing for new whiskey brands to emerge. Below we look at five young brands that have already made a big impact. 1) Redemption Rye After launching in 2016, this brand grew...

Red Stripe Announces Summer POS Programming

Red Stripe, the pale lager from Jamaica, has announced a sweepstakes as part of its summer program. The brand will leverage its global Reggae platform through its “Escape to Jamaica” sweepstakes and send five LDA+...

Rogue 10 Hop IPA

Rogue Ales at its farm in Independence, Oregon (77 miles from the brewery in Newport) grows hops, marionberries, cucumbers, jalapenos, botanicals and also produce honeys. These go into the brand's many products, including the newest...