News & Notes

This is Who Buys Legal Cannabis in Washington D.C.

Editor's note: to keep alcohol professionals up to date about the emerging cannabis industry, we occasionally crosspost from our cannabis trade publication, Cannabis Regulator. Cannabis became fully legal in Washington D.C. in 2014 by way...

Joe Heron of Copper & Kings Talks About Making a 15th-Century Gin

Copper & Kings in Louisville is known for striking a balance between traditional and new-age techniques in producing American brandy, absinthe and gin. Whether aging brandy in former bourbon or craft beer casks, or...

The Fastest Growing Beer Brands of 2016

It's no secret that the overall beer industry has been lagging, as the macro brands continue to lose ground and the craft sector feels the pain of oversaturation and increasing competition. New brands, styles...

Old Forester Names Distillery Manager

Old Forester today announced Juan Merizalde Carrillo (above, second from left) as distillery manager for the Old Forester Distillery. Located at 117 and 119 Main Street along Louisville’s historic “Whiskey Row,” this distillery and bourbon...

Alacran Tequila Brings Back Pink Bottle for Breast Cancer Awareness

The premium tequila company Alacran has brought back its special pink bottle to raise awareness and money for the battle against breast cancer. This limited-edition glass bottle has a pink ribbon tag and a pink cap to...

Dogfish Head Liquid Truth Serum IPA

Dogfish Head Craft Brewery has released its newest IPA, Liquid Truth Serum, to retailers, bars and restaurants. Dogfish Head has experimented with hop dosing techniques for years and in this beer they have added every...

7 Moons 2016 Red Blend

7 Moons, a red blend that references the seven phases of the moon by combining seven grape varietals sourced from vineyards up and down California’s Central Coast and Lodi regions, will debut its new...

Lock Stock & Barrel 18-Year Straight Rye Whiskey

The Cooper Spirits Co. has announced the launch of Lock Stock & Barrel 18-Year Straight Rye Whiskey. This third and newest release in the Lock Stock & Barrel series follows the 2016 introduction of the...

Jim Murray Names Colonel E.H. Taylor 4 Grain World’s Best Whiskey

Renowned spirits writer Jim Murray has named Colonel E.H. Taylor 4 Grain Bottled in Bond Aged 12 as the World Whisky of the Year in his Whisky Bible 2018 edition. Every year Murray releases his comprehensive book...

Van Winkle Bourbon Takes Action Against Counterfeiters

Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon is so rare and highly regraded that it has earned cult-like status among whiskey drinkers. It has also earned top-dollar prices, leading to a rash of counterfeiters in recent years...