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Cooper Spirits Names New President, Aligns with Southern Glazer’s

The Cooper Spirits Company, an independent spirits producer, today announced the appointment of Rick Scully to president, as well as an expanded alignment with Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (SGWS), the largest North American...

Strongbow Hard Rosé Apple Cider

Strongbow Hard Ciders has announced its newest flavor, Rosé Apple, a semi-dry hard cider with a touch of red-fleshed apples. Rosé Apple is 5% ABV, contains no artificial flavors or colors and is available this February...

Southern Tier NYS Straight Rye

Southern Tier Distilling Company has announced the release of their NYS Straight Rye. The company starts with New York State rye, balanced with corn and malted barley. The whiskey ages for two years in open-air-seasoned Canton...

16 Cocktails for Valentine’s Day

Valentine's Day is all about romance and indulgence. Show your guests—singles and couples—some love this Feb. 14 with specialty cocktails that express the sentiments of the holiday. Here are 16 recipes to consider. Strawberry Flirtini 1...

Canadian Company Files Patent on Cannabis Beer

Province Brands, a Canadian R&D company, recently announced the filing of a provisional patent to create the “world’s first beers brewed from the cannabis plant.” The filing capped months of development on technology to replace grains...

Gruppo Montenegro Hires Former Stoli Global CEO

Gruppo Montenegro, one of the leading Italian spirit and food manufacturers, has named former Stoli Group Global CEO Robert Cullins as the Regional Director of North America. This addition continues the company’s overall investment in North America,...

What’s Hot in Southern Hemisphere Wines

Editor's note: As so many beverage alcohol trends start on-premise, we occasionally cross-post content from our sister publication Cheers to inform retailers what's happening at bars and restaurants. Can you remember the time you first...

Report: Mendocino Brewing Co. Halts Production

Another large, legacy craft brewer appears to be in financial trouble. According to an article in the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, Mendocino Brewing Co. of Ukiah, California, has halted production and fired its sales force. Distributors have...

Don Q Double Aged Vermouth Cask Finish Rum

Puerto Rican-based Destilería Serrallés has announced the release of Don Q Double Aged Vermouth Cask Finish Rum. Master Blender Jaiker Soto blends rums aged for five-to-eight years in American white oak casks before resting the...

U.S. Spirits Had Banner Year in 2017 Behind Premiumization

The U.S. spirits industry enjoyed another strong year of growth in 2017, according to data presented this morning at the annual Distilled Spirits Council (DISCUS) economic briefing in Manhattan. Supplier sales rose 4% — a...