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New Logo Identifies Certified Sustainable California Wines

The California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance (CSWA) has officially launched a new logo that identifies wines from the state that are "Certified Sustainable California." The logo is a certification program that provides verification by a third-party auditor...

Angostura Orange Bitters

Citrus has been used to flavor drinks and dishes for many years, but in the last ten years has become a trend. Tapping into this, the House of Angostura has announced its new Angostura...

Belvedere Ginger Zest

Belvedere Vodka has announced Ginger Zest. On shelves starting April 2018, Belvedere Ginger Zest is a blend of tangy ginger and juicy spring lemons, the company says, with a touch of grapefruit. Belvedere’s maceration process "ensures...

New The Glenlivet Challenges Consumers to Guess its Flavors

Just how good is your whisky palate?  The Glenlivet Code, the newest Scotch release from The Glenlivet, challenges whisky consumers to “Unlock the Taste”  and guess the flavors of the mystery single malt within. The Glenlivet Code...

Which Exotic Spirits Will Trend in 2018?

American consumers have developed a thirst for the exotic, and they are searching the globe for new and novel spirits to taste, aided in their quest by innovative producers and importers.The phenomenon is driven...

Buffalo Trace Releases Bourbon Designed By Fans

Consumer customization has come to whiskey. In November 2015, Buffalo Trace Distillery launched its “Craft Your Perfect Bourbon” website in a lighthearted attempt to teach people about bourbon. The interactive experience allowed fans to choose...

The Macallan Unveils New 50 Year Old Single Malt

The Macallan has unveiled a new and very rare limited-edition single malt whisky – The Macallan 50 Years Old - 2018 release. The Macallan 50 Years Old was created at a time when the distillery...

Café Rumba Rum Coffee Cream Liqueur

Beach House Beverages, an Indiana-based business, has announced the launch of Café Rumba. This new product is an all-natural blend of Kona Coffee from Hawaii, sweet cream from Wisconsin, and five-times distilled Caribbean rum. The rise...

Yuengling Launches New Year-round Golden Pilsner

D.G. Yuengling & Son has expanded its core offerings with its new Yuengling Golden Pilsner. This is Yuengling's first year-round beer to debut in 17 years. At 4.7% ABV and 135 calories, Yuengling Golden Pilsner – an all...

Dreaming Tree Wines New Packaging

The Dreaming Tree – the California wine portfolio from musician Dave Matthews and winemaker Sean McKenzie – will launch new packaging this spring. The new bottles "represent and celebrate The Dreaming Tree’s longstanding commitment to...