News & Notes

Tröegs Nugget Nectar Imperial Amber Ale

Tröegs Independent Brewing has announced the release of its once-a-year brew, Nugget Nectar, back in 16-oz. cans. Dry-hopped, this imperial amber celebrates the arrival of “fresh-off-the-bine” nugget hops from the brewery's annual trek to Yakima,...

Country-music Star Thomas Rhett Launches Dos Primos Tequila

The trend of celebrities creating their own spirits brands continues with reigning ACM Awards “Entertainer of the Year” Thomas Rhett launching Dos Primos Tequila. Dos Primos is Spanish for "Two Cousins." Rhett built the brand...

Sonoma-Cutrer Rosé of Pinot Noir 2020

Sonoma-Cutrer has announced the arrival of the 2020 Rosé of Pinot Noir, a Russian River Valley Pinot Noir. Sonoma-Cutrer’s female-led winery team includes Pinot Noir Winemaker Zidanelia Arcidiacono. “We are very excited to share this exceptional wine...

The Bourbon Women Association Names New President in Kimberl

The Bourbon Women Association starts its second decade with the announcement of new leadership — spirits expert, speaker and journalist Maggie Kimberl is the organization’s new president. “Bourbon Women continues to grow, adding more...

Double Cross Vodka New Bottle

Double Cross Vodka, from Slovakia, has unveiled a new bottle and creative campaign. Launched in 2008, the original Double Cross Vodka bottle had a monolithic rectangular shape. Now, the reimagined bottle has a classic elegant...

Golden Road Brewing Passion Wolf Hazy IPA

The Los Angeles-based Golden Road Brewing has announced Passion Wolf Hazy IPA. This bright and tropical beer with passion fruit (7.0% ABV) marks the newest addition to The Wolf Pack, Golden Road’s family of IPAs,...

MGP Opens 2021 Rossville Union, George Remus Single Barrel Programs

As the growing trend of single barrel store picks continues, MGP has officially kicked off their 2021 Rossville Union Single Barrel Program. MGP is the largest distiller of rye whiskey in America, and is world-renowned...

Yuengling Distribution Expands into Texas

D.G. Yuengling & Son has taken the first step in its westward expansion with beer distribution into Texas later this year. The expansion is part of a joint venture with the Molson Coors Beverage Company...

Interview: Kaveh Zamanian, Rabbit Hole Founder and Whiskey Maker

As part of our look early in 2021 at this year's top whiskey trends, we recently interviewed Kaveh Zamanian, founder and whiskey maker of Rabbit Hole Distillery. Rabbit Hole remains one of the fastest...

Vizzy Lemonade Hard Seltzer

Vizzy Lemonade Hard Seltzer comes in four new flavors, hitting shelves this spring, beginning April 1. The initial flavors are Strawberry Lemonade, Watermelon Lemonade, Raspberry Lemonade and Peach Lemonade.  Similar to Vizzy Hard Seltzer, Vizzy Lemonade...