News & Notes

Dewar’s 25-Year-Old Blended Scotch Whisky

John Dewar & Sons Fine Scotch Whisky Emporium will release Dewar's 25-Year-Old Blended Scotch Whisky this November. This is the first new blend to join the John Dewar & Sons family since 2014. The blend is aged...

The Dalmore To Release 40-Year-Old Whisky

The Dalmore Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is set to release The Dalmore 40 Year Old. Just 750 bottles of The Dalmore 40 will be released this year around the world through selected whisky specialist...

Schlafly Octoberfest, Imperial Oktoberfest

Schlafly Beer has unveiled two Oktoberfest beers for 2017. Both stay true to their 16th-century German roots, the company says. Schlafly Oktoberfest (5.5% ABV and 25 IBUs): Brewed with Munich malt and German hops, this...

Download our 2017 Annual Technology Guide

This handy resource helps beverage alcohol retailers make the best possible decisions in 2017 when investing in technology. This is a guide worth reading and then keeping on hand as a reference tool when...

Speyburn 15 Years Old

The single malt Scotch brand Speyburn has added a new limited-release whisky to its portfolio: Speyburn 15 Years Old. Made in Speyside, the 15 Years Old is created using water from the Granty Burn, a tributary...

Brown-Forman Cooperage Cuts 50 Jobs Amidst Tech Upgrade

Investment in new technology at Brown-Forman Cooperage will result in job loss for 50 employees. According to a release, the company will invest $45 million to "modernize the cooperage, reduce operating cost by improving efficiency,...

A Tour Through Napa Valley’s Sub-Appellations

I have seen a tremendous evolution in Napa Valley since I began doing business there 18 years ago. In addition to the advantages of a strong economy and limited availability, Napa has done an...

Peerless Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey

Peerless Straight Rye Whiskey is the first offering from Peerless Distilling Co. in 100 years. Founded in 1889, Peerless was shuttered in 1917 to conserve corn during World War I, and was recently revived...

Clyde May’s Whiskey Announces New Distillery

Conecuh Ridge Distillery, makers of Clyde May’s Whiskey, announced plans to consolidate operations in Alabama. The company will build an distillery, rackhouses and a bottling hub in Troy, Alabama, alongside a tasting and experience center...

Johnnie Walker Launches Blade Runner Whisky

In line with the upcoming movie Blade Runner 2049 (in theaters this October) Johnnie Walker has unveiled Johnnie Walker Black Label The Director’s Cut. This limited-edition whisky was created by Johnnie Walker Master Blender Jim Beveridge in collaboration...