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Redbreast Irish Whiskey Releases Oldest Expression Yet

Redbreast Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey has introduced Redbreast 27 Year Old, the oldest permanent expression in the Redbreast series. Redbreast 27 Year Old includes a portion of whiskey that was matured in ruby port...

New From Dewar’s: Mezcal-finished Scotch

The latest release from Dewar's, called Illegal Smooth, finishes Scotch in mezcal. Illegal Smooth is an 8-year-old Scotch, double-aged, and finished in Ilegal mezcal casks. The liquid’s flavor profile has notes of caramel, sliced green pepper...

Bulleit Bourbon Launches Blenders’ Select No. 001

Diageo's Bulleit brand of whiskey has launched Blenders' Select No. 001. Bulleit Blender Eboni Major combined three whiskeys for this 100-proof spirit. Aged a minimum of nine years, the blend includes notes of vanilla bean,...

ProWein Postponed Until 2021 Over Coronavirus Fears

Worried about the spread of Coronavirus, the global wine event ProWein has postponed its 2020 event by an entire year. Previously the organization had simply said it would postpone the expo, set for mid-March in Düsseldorf,...

How to Support Victims’ Families at Molson Coors

Molson Coors and the Milwaukee community experienced a tragedy this week with the shooting at a building within the Molson Coors Brewing Co. campus. The tragedy included the loss of Dale Hudson, electrician with the Milwaukee Brewery...

The Best Wines for Spring and Summer 2020

Winter is winding down and warmer weather cannot get here fast enough. As retailers begin looking for what wines they will feature come spring and summer 2020, our wine panel picked their favorite sippers...

Old Overholt Straight Rye Whiskey Repositioning

Old Overholt Straight Rye Whiskey has announced a series of product evolutions that pay homage to the brand’s historical roots. Beginning March 2020, the classic Old Overholt Straight Rye Whiskey will transition to a non-chill...

Johnnie Walker Launches Master’s Ruby Reserve

In celebration of Johnnie Walker Master Blender Jim Beveridge's 40 years in the industry, the brand has announced Master's Ruby Reserve. This new release is made from eight Scotches in the brand portfolio chosen by...

Innis & Gunn Repositioning, Rebranding

Scottish craft beer brand Innis & Gunn will simplify its product line and refresh its packaging, focusing on core styles and the seasonal favorite, Irish Whiskey Cask Based on feedback from the U.S. market, Innis...

Mother Earth Mystic Alchemy IPA

Mother Earth Brewing Company has announced the third release in its Project X series. Mystic Alchemy is a hazy IPA with tropical juiciness, using four aroma hops in Galaxy, Mosaic, Nelson and Citra. This beer...