News & Notes

The Macallan Unveils Double Cask 15 and 18 Years Old

The Macallan has released Double Cask 15 Years Old and Double Cask 18 Years Old in an expansion of the range. Joining Double Cask 12 Years Old , these three expressions showcase American- and European...

Dogfish Head Launches Summer Variety Pack

In time for the Fourth of July, Dogfish Head will release a new, limited-edition variety pack of 12-oz. cans. This pack contains Slightly Mighty, 60 Minute IPA and Festina Peche: Festina Peche (4.5% ABV) – Making...

Interview: How COVID-19 Has Changed Drizly Consumer Trends

This persistent pandemic has changed consumer habits. Ecommerce has grown substantially in all areas of the economy, including beverage alcohol. Operating under the specter of the virus, customers have embraced digital delivery, curbside pickup and...

Angostura Bitters Consolidates Distribution in 19 U.S. Markets

Mizkan America has expanded its Angostura bitters distribution agreement with Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits to include 19 additional markets. Southern Glazer's will now distribute Angostura aromatic bitters and orange bitters in 32 total U.S. states and the...

New Holland Brewing Dragon’s Milk Solera

New Holland Brewing Company has announced the newest member of the Dragon's Milk line, Dragon’s Milk Solera, a 10%-ABV, foeder-aged ale. Beginning with a master batch, New Holland ages Dragon’s Milk Solera in oak foeders and gradually...

19 Crimes Snoop Cali Red

Snoop Dog's new wine collaboration will launch this month. Coming out on July 15, this is the first California bottling from the Australian wine brand 19 Crimes. Snoop Cali Red is a blend of Lodi-sourced...

SOMA Hard Seltzer

21st Amendment Brewery pays homage to the South of Market (SoMA) neighborhood they've called home for 20 years with a new hard seltzer brand: SOMA Hard Seltzer. SOMA Hard Seltzer has 100 calories, 2g carbs and 0g...

Buffalo Trace’s Sixth Millionth Barrel Benefits Charity

In May 2019, Buffalo Trace Distillery chose 378 charities to receive special-edition bottles from the six millionth barrel of Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. The whiskey filled 375-ml. bottles, exclusively distributed to nonprofit...

Wild Turkey Debuts Rare Breed Rye Whiskey

Wild Turkey has expanded its lineup with the introduction of Wild Turkey Rare Breed Rye. This expression is barrel strength at 112.2 proof. Wild Turkey Rare Breed Rye is a blend of four-, six-, and eight-year-old...

Volley Tequila Seltzer

Volley​ is a new tequila-based seltzer on the RTD market. It's made with three ingredients: ​100% blue agave tequila​, ​sparkling water​ and ​organic juice​. Created by the same husband-and-wife duo that produced mixers with American...