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Jim Murray Names Canadian Whisky World’s Best in Whisky Bible 2021

After recent years in which the Sazerac Company and American whiskeys have dominated Jim Murray's "Whisky Bible" series, the influential writer has picked a Canadian expression as the world's best. Murray named Alberta Premium Cask Strength as...

Guinigi Northern Italian Wines

3 Badge Beverage Corporation has announced its first international portfolio of wines with the introduction of Guinigi — a new northeastern Italian label.  The initial Guinigi release includes two single-varietal expressions of prosecco and pinot grigio. “Every sip of...

Davidoff Cognacs

Prestige Beverage Group has added Davidoff Cognac to its portfolio of wine and spirits. Prestige will be the exclusive importer in the U.S. for the Davidoff Cognac brand.  “We are excited to bring Davidoff Cognac to...

Avaline Red Wine

Avaline co-founders Cameron Diaz and Katherine Power (Who What Wear, Versed Skincare) have announced the early arrival of Avaline Red, originally scheduled for fall. This comes in response to the brand’s success, the company says,...

21 Seeds Tequila Gains National Distribution through Southern Glazer’s

The fast-growing flavored tequila brand 21 Seeds has signed a national distribution agreement with leading U.S. distributor Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits. Launched in 2019, 21 Seeds has quickly gained recognition as an all-natural, real...

Belvedere Vodka Emphasizes Healthier Living, Sustainability with New Vodka

Belvedere Vodka has kicked off a new platform, "Made With Nature," that reflects the craft, healthier-lifestyle and sustainability movements. This includes the launch of a new product, Belvedere Heritage 176. "Made With Nature makes a...

The Macallan Reveals Sixth and Final Edition Release

The Macallan has unveiled Edition No.6, a new limited-edition single malt whisky that celebrates the River Spey. Each of the Edition releases is meant to highlight a different portion of The Macallan experience. Marking the...

Founders Brewing Announces KBS Maple Mackinac Fudge

The KBS line from Founders Brewing continues to expand with new innovations. KBS Maple Mackinac Fudge is the second variant to come from the brewery’s Kentucky bourbon stout brand, following KBS Espresso. The brewers used Mackinac...

WhistlePig Unveils The Boss Hog VII: Magellan’s Atlantic

The pioneering rye whiskey brand WhistlePig has announced the seventh iteration of The Boss Hog line: Magellan’s Atlantic. This limited-edition release contains straight rye whiskey aged for 17 years in American oak, finished in rare...

Old Forester Celebrates 150th Anniversary with Limited-Edition Bourbon Release

Brown-Forman celebrates 150 years in business this year, a legacy began in 1870 when George Garvin Brown began sealing and selling his own whisky, Old Forester, exclusively in a glass bottle. Old Forester now salutes...