How Garfield’s Thrives in a Competitive Market
Operating an off-premise chain in Illinois is daunting. The state allows Big Box stores like Walmart and Costco to carry liquor and wine, and the Chicago metro market is saturated with alcohol-retail licenses. Competition...
South Bay Rum
South Bay Rum is made in the Dominican Republic from molasses.
On the nose, South Bay Rum has hints of vanilla, ripe fruits, sherry, caramel and toffee, the company says. On the palate is buttered rum...
Dictador Announces 2 Masters Luxury Finished Rum Line
Colombian rum producer Dictador has announced partnerships with Cognac, whisky, Champagne, armagnac, Bordeaux and sauternes houses worldwide for a rum project called 2 Masters.
Dictador Rum Master Blender Hernan Parra selected top producers from these...
The Macallan Expands Sherry Oak Range with 40 Year Old Whisky
The Macallan has unveiled its latest whisky in its Sherry Oak Range: The Macallan 40 Years Old.
The spirit matured in Oloroso sherry-seasoned oak casks from Jerez, Spain. Crafted from a combination of three casks...
Stella Italian Wines
Leonardo LoCascio Selections, a member of The Winebow Group, has announced a comprehensive rebrand of its Stella range of Italian wines.
Under a “Get Ready for an Adventure!” tagline, Stella’s new positioning speaks to a...
8 Hot Cocktails From Chicago Mixologist Jess Lambert
Editor's note: as many beverage trends begin on-premise, we occasionally cross-post content here from Cheers magazine, our sister publication that covers bars and restaurants.
Winter seasons means warming up guests with some hot, savory cocktails....
Eau Claire Canadian Single Malt Whisky
The Albertan craft distillery Eau Claire has announced its first, limited-edition release of Single Malt Whisky.
"It has fruity notes, spice and a subtle influence of sherry casks in a smooth, approachable character,” says Eau...
Bulleit Distilling Co. Receives Okay to Build Visitors Center
Bulleit Distilling Co. — the new massive Diageo facility in Kentucky that's behind the expanding Bulleit bourbon brand — has received government approval to build an onsite visitors center.
The Kentucky Tourism Development Finance Authority gave their...
Pendleton Whisky Acquired by Jose Cuervo Parent Company
Mexico City-based Becle has agreed to acquire the Pendleton whisky brand assets from Hood River Distillers for $205 million.
The deal includes Pendleton Midnight, Pendleton 1910 and Pendleton Directors’ Reserve expression, in addition to the...
Government Study Shows No Increase in Underage Drinking
The latest Monitoring the Future study reports no significant changes in alcohol consumption among teens in 2017.
Moreover, the study indicates underage drinking rates are still down significantly from the survey’s peak years two decades...