News & Notes

Plungerhead Unoaked Chardonnay

3 Badge Beverage Corporation has introduced an unoaked chardonnay to their Plungerhead line. The new Plungerhead Unoaked Chardonnay is sourced from vineyards in California’s Lodi winegrowing region. Grapes were harvested earlier than usual, the company says,...

Paul Hletko of Few Spirits on Growing the Craft Industry

This interview is part of our new Craft Corner series, which looks at current issues, stories and influencers in the craft alcohol industry. Check out our past Craft Corner piece, The Journey of Clown...

Buffalo Trace Distillery Rolls Out 7 Millionth Barrel

Marking a milestone of growth, Buffalo Trace Distillery this week rolled out its seven millionth barrel produced since Prohibition. It also held an official dedication for the first warehouse built on its farm. Tour guide...

The Last Drop ‘Centenario’ Duo of Ports

The Last Drop Distillers has expanded its portfolio to include two aged tawny ports from the Douro Valley in Portugal. Comprising 100 years of Port, these “Old Colheita” (single estate) 1870 and 1970 tawny ports were selected...

Bacardi Issue Causes Sweden’s Box Distillery to Change Name

The Swedish-based Box Distillery will switch its name to High Coast Distillery. The change comes from the board of directors of Box Destilleri AB following the discovery in 2017 of a brand collision. The Bacardi-owned whisky...

Bud Light Introduces Bud Light Orange, ‘Refreshed’ Bud Light Lime

In time for summer, Bud Light will expand the brand's citrus portfolio with a refreshed Bud Light Lime and the addition of Bud Light Orange. Both light lagers are brewed with real lime and orange...

Beso Del Sol Sparkling White, Sparkling Rosé

Beso Del Sol, makers of the sangria brand by the same name, have announced two new sparkling wines: Beso Del Sol Sparkling White and Beso Del Sol Sparkling Rosé. Available for order now, partner and...

Left Hand Brewing Juicy Goodness

Colorado-based Left Hand Brewing Co. has released their newest year-round beer, Juicy Goodness, a 5.5% ABV dry-hopped golden ale. Juicy Goodness is brewed with Azacca and Ekuanot hops and dry-hopped with Mosaic. This hop combination brings...

Latitude Beverage Company Brings Corte Fiore Wines to U.S.

Latitude Beverage Company, the Boston-based company behind national wine brands such as 90+ Cellars and Lila Wines, has added the Italian wine brand Corte Fiore to its portfolio. Latitude is introducing three Corte Fiore wines...

Vinexpo’s Chief Executive Departs

Vinexpo, the international wine and spirits event, has announced that Chief Executive Guillaume Deglise will be leaving the company right after the Hong Kong exhibition scheduled to take place May 29-31. “Deglise will be embracing...