Augmented Reality App Brings 19 Crimes Labels to Life
The Australian wine brand 19 Crimes will launch an augmented reality (AR) app this summer. The app brings to life the characters on the brand's bottles.
Available now via the Apple App and Google Play stores,...
Half-Seas Sparkling Cocktails
The makers of Scrappy’s Bitters have introduced Half-Seas Sparkling Cocktails, ready-to-drink canned cocktails.
The three initial entrees — The Bramble, Daiquiri and Paloma — are all made with real spirits, rather than malt or other fermented alcohols, the...
Why Sailor Jerry is Bullish on Rum’s Future
Named after Norman “Sailor Jerry” Collins, Sailor Jerry spiced rum recently announced that it has surpassed 1 million annual case sales, an increase of 3.8%. In addition to that milestone, the brand announced a...
This Italian Craft Beer Believes it Fills a Niche in America
What is an Italian craft beer doing in America? Like most brands new to market, it’s looking for a small niche.
“We’re trying to get into Italian restaurants that either don’t currently have, or have...
Should Retailers Fear Amazon’s Whole Foods Purchase?
The e-retailer giant Amazon raised eyebrows last month when it purchased the national grocery chain Whole Foods for $13.4 billion. Amazon it seems will continue to blur the lines between digital and physical retail.
What...
Old Pulteney Stroma Malt Whisky Liqueur
Old Pulteney single malt Scotch whisky is introducing its Stroma Liqueur to the U.S. market.
Stroma is a blend of malt whiskies from Old Pulteney's portfolio. Bottled at 35% ABV, its sweet taste has "robust...
Sam Adams Announces “American Dream” Collaboration Mix Pack
Boston Beer has announced the upcoming release of the Brewing the American Dream Collaboration Pack, the first-ever collaboration between Samuel Adams and five different micro-breweries across the nation.
Unlike any other beer collaborations before, this pack features brewers who are...
Smirnoff Launches Ad Campaign with Ted Danson
Smirnoff vodka has announced a new partnership with American actor, author and environmentalist Ted Danson, as an extension of the Smirnoff No. 21 vodka campaign “Only the Best For Everyone.”
As part of the partnership, Smirnoff...
Conn Creek Names New Head Winemaker
After 35 years of winemaking at Conn Creek and sister winery Villa Mt. Eden, winemaker Mike McGrath (above, right) has announced his retirement in August.
Conn Creek, which is owned by St. Michelle Wine Estates,...
Don Q Piña
Destilería Serrallés Inc., the producers of Don Q, has announced the release of Don Q Piña, the brand’s fifth flavored expression.
This new spirit is crafted with aged rums ranging one to one-and-a-half years in...