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Rémy Martin Carte Blanche Merpins

Rémy Martin has created a brand new blend that will be released this fall called Carte Blanche Merpins. The limited edition blend by cellar master Baptiste Loiseau has aromas of gingerbread notes, candied fruits, delicate...

The Macallan Unveils Aroma-Based Edition No. 3

In creating the third release in The Macallan's limited-release Edition Series, which focuses on special production treatments, the Edrington company turned to the luxury perfume-maker Roja Dove. The partnership focused on aromas. Dove provided his "remarkable sensory knowledge and...

Colorado Alcohol Retailers Face Changing Laws and Trends

It’s no secret that Coloradans love to imbibe. More than 10 percent of the nation’s craft breweries are found there, as are well over 100 wineries and about 50 distilleries. And while the state’s...

Four Roses 2017 Limited Edition Small Batch Bourbon

Four Roses Distillery has unveiled the newest release in its series of special bottlings with the 2017 Limited Edition Small Batch Bourbon. The bottling will first be available in limited quantities at the Four Roses...

Raspberry Ridge Cider

Ridge Cider, a craft hard cider company based in Grant, Mich., has announced a seasonal raspberry cider. Ridge Raspberry Cider will be released in six-packs of 12-oz. bottles at select Grand Rapids-area Meijer supercenters, D&W...

Bardstown Bourbon Co. Hires John Hargrove in Management Role

The Bardstown Bourbon Company (BBCo), among the larger new distilleries in America, announced today the hiring of John Hargrove, former master distiller and distillery manager at Sazerac and Barton Brands 1792. Hargrove will be responsible...

Rebecca Creek Distillery Appoints Former Pernod Ricard Exec as COO

San Antonio’s Rebecca Creek Distillery, among the larger craft distilleries in North America, has appointed former Pernod Ricard executive and 30-year industry veteran, Howard Jeffery, as its new chief operating officer. Before joining Rebecca Creek,...
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New Diageo VR Experience Explores Dangers of Binge Drinking

Diageo today announced plans for a new virtual reality (VR) experience that will place LDA consumers in a first-person, multi-perspective story about the dangers of binge drinking. This initiative represents the company’s latest effort –...

Mead Trends for On-Premise 2017

Editor's note: occasionally we bring you on-premise stories from our sister publication Cheers, since most alcohol trends begin at bars and restaurants.  Honey mead dates back to the dawn of civilization, but there is nothing antiquated...

How Rum Can Reboot as a Super Premium Category

When will it be rum’s turn? To climb the price and reputation ladder that is.  It’s not like there aren’t a slew of super-premium, high-quality rums in the market - just this June at the Beverage...