News & Notes

Barrell Launches Private Release Whiskey Series

Barrell Craft Spirits has launched its Private Release Whiskey Series. Each batch in this series features a blend based around Barrell’s 18-year-old stocks of Kentucky Whiskey, which then finished in a secondary barrel or...

Absolut Introduces New Canned Cocktails

As the trend of canned cocktails continues, Absolut is the latest producer to enter this emerging, ready-to-drink space. The company recently introduced Absolut Vodka Sodas and Absolut Cocktails. Both are made with original Absolut Vodka...

Wild Turkey Unveils Master’s Keep Bottled in Bond

Wild Turkey has announced the latest release in its Master’s Keep series – Master’s Keep Bottled in Bond. This is the fifth release in the series. Master’s Keep Bottled in Bond is a 17-year-old Kentucky...

Pink Prosecco Category Gains Approval

Prosecco producers can soon tap into both the sparkling and rosé trends. The Prosecco DOC Consortium announced this week that the proposal to amend the disciplinary rules for producing Prosecco DOC — including the introduction of...

Ale Asylum FVCK COVID

Brew Pipeline, a direct-access platform between craft brewers and new markets, announced today that it’s partnering with Wisconsin’s Ale Asylum to bring its newest beer, FVCK COVID, nationwide beginning this June. FVCK COVID is...

Palm Bay Launches Accademia Prosecco Rainbow Wine Collection

U.S. wine & spirits importer Palm Bay International and Bottega SpA — a family-owned, Italian producer of fine wines and spirits — have together introduced Accademia Prosecco Rainbow Collection. Inspired by Venice, Accademia’s rainbow...

Interview: Craft Distilling in a Time of COVID-19

The novel coronavirus challenged craft producers around the world to react and adapt. In Pilot Point, TX, Western Son Distillery — a 2020 Growth Brand Winner — was surprised by the sudden pandemic like...

Brew Pipeline Oktoberfest Collection

Brew Pipeline, a direct-access platform between craft brewers and new markets, announced today that it’s launching an Oktoberfest collection with Framingham’s Jack’s Abby Brewing and Minneapolis’ Surly Brewing Company. Brew Pipeline’s flagship program, Guest...

WSET Offers Online Exams

In the COVID-19 era, more of the world is moving online. The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) — the world’s largest global provider of wine, spirits and sake qualifications — has introduced online exams....

90+ Cellars Seas the Day Rosé

In continuing their recent collaboration with Life Is Good, 90+ Cellars has unveiled Seas the Day Rosé. This wine, a southern French-style dry rosé, has berry flavors, the companies report. Seas the Day Rosé is...