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Woodford Reserve Unveils 2020 Kentucky Derby Bottle

Woodford Reserve, the Presenting Sponsor of the Kentucky Derby, has unveiled its 2020 commemorative Derby bottle. This year's release features the work of Louisville artist Richard Sullivan, a former Atlanta Braves baseball player. Sullivan’s watercolor...

Budweiser Launches First-Ever Nitro Beer

The newest brew from Budweiser is a golden lager infused with nitrogen gas. Budweiser Nitro Gold is a first-of-its-kind for the company. Starting today it is available nationally in six- and twelve-packs of 12-oz. cans. Budweiser...

Malibu Splash

Malibu has launched its newest innovation: Malibu Splash, a sparkling, ready-to-drink malt beverage. Packaged in 12-oz. slim cans, Malibu Splash comes in four flavors including Strawberry, Lime, Passion Fruit and Pineapple for the full...

El Mayor Tequila New Branding

El Mayor Tequila has debuted a refreshed look. The brand has updated their logo and launched new packaging. The new bottle features embossed details around the neck and base, in addition to a completely redesigned...

Terrazas de los Andes Grand Malbec, Grand Cabernet Sauvignon

Argentinian wine estate Terrazas de los Andes has launched Grand Malbec and Grand Cabernet Sauvignon. “Our icon, Terrazas Grand is the fullest expression of each varietal. It is a blend of our most exceptional vineyards,"...

MGP Acquires New Columbia Distillers

The Indiana-based distilling company MGP Ingredients, known for providing sourced spirits as well as a recent expansion into house brands, has acquired New Columbia Distillers. Located in Washington, D.C, New Columbia Distillers makes and markets...

Georges Duboeuf Kicks Off 2020 Artist Label Competition

Artists, prepare your easels. Georges Duboeuf has announced the opening of its 2020 Artist Label Competition. Since its beginning in 2017, more than 2,000 artists have entered to see their work on over one million...

Van Gogh Vodka #GoghGirl Bottle

In celebration of women, Van Gogh Vodka has created a new female empowerment campaign: #GoghGirl. The company teamed up with artist Kate Worum to design its first limited-edition custom label for its 80-proof vodka. Based...

Barrell Craft Spirits Releases Two New Whiskey Blends

Independent blender Barrell Craft Spirits has unveiled its latest two whiskey expressions. Barrell Bourbon Batch 023 is a combination of 10-, 12- and 15-year-old straight bourbon whiskies that were distilled and aged in Tennessee, Kentucky...

How To Pair Whiskey (Neat) With Food

When it comes to food, wine and beer have all the fun. Nearly everybody knows what goes with red and white, and beer is pretty tough to mess up. But what about pairing whiskey...