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21st Amendment Brewery Tropical Sparkale

21st Amendment Brewery has announced the seasonal release of Tropical Sparkale, a pineapple fruit beer. "We've always loved experimenting with fruit in our brews," says Shaun O'Sullivan, co-founder and brewmaster. "We source premium real fruit from our longtime purveyor...

Post Malone Comes Out with a Rosé

Grammy-nominated recording artist Post Malone has announced Maison No. 9, a new French rosé created in partnership with entrepreneur James Morrissey of Global Brand Equities, and Dre London, long-time music manager and Founder of London...

Crystal Head Vodka Pride Bottle

The premium vodka brand Crystal Head Vodka has announced the limited-edition launch of its Pride bottle, meant to celebrate diversity and equality. "Color evokes feeling and has a direct link to creative thinking, and this...

Night Shift Cancels $12M Brewery Expansion in Philadelphia

Night Shift Brewing, a trendy and fast-growing craft brewery located near Boston, has called off plans for a $12-million expansion into Philadelphia. Originally the brewery had prepared to move into a 130,000-square-foot location. Now,...

Vinexpo New York Announces 2021 Dates, Return to Javits Center

In a sign of better days ahead, Vinexpo New York has announced 2021 dates, and a return to the Jacob K. Javits Center. Vinexpo New York 2020, in early March, was among the final mass...

How One Scotch Brand Attracts Both Mixologists and Sippers

Few Scotch brands have captured a wider demo that Monkey Shoulder. This blended whisky brand from William Grant & Sons launched in 2005 with the objective of attracting mixology use. In this goal it...

Jensen’s Liquors Reflects Miami

Colorful flare is at the heart of Miami culture, and this is reflected by Jensen’s Liquors. Owned by second-generation operator Eddie Cruz, this lively chain now counts six units, in and around the city....

The Senator Rye Whiskey

The Senator is a rye whiskey from Proof & Wood Ventures and spirits industry veteran Dave Schmier, founder of Redemption Rye. Distilled in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, The Senator 6 Year Old Barrel Proof Straight Rye Whiskey...

Tempo CBD-Infused Sparkling Matcha

Tempo’s sparkling matcha beverage is naturally caffeinated and infused with 25 milligrams of CBD, with 15 calories and two grams of sugar. For every purchase of Tempo, the brand will donate 10 percent of...

Interview: Talking Craft Vodka Trends with Simple Vodka

Simple Vodka is an American brand that represents the modern trends of craft vodka. The spirit emphasizes its distillation from Idaho potatoes, sustainable production methods and higher craft quality. It’s an American-made product meant...