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Lock, Stock & Barrel 20-Year Rye Whiskey

The Cooper Spirits Company has unveiled Lock, Stock & Barrel 20-Year Rye Whiskey. Lock, Stock & Barrel 20-Year is sourced from Alberta Distillers Ltd. barrels selected by the late Robert J. Cooper. It’s made...

New Rémy Martin Bottle Celebrates Music Culture

Rémy Martin has unveiled a limited-edition VSOP bottle inspired by a design first commercialized in the 80’s and 90’s. The refreshed look with gold detailing pays tribute to music and mixtape culture. “The Rémy Martin VSOP bottle...
Craft Beer Trends in 2021

10 Craft Beer Trends in 2021

Suffice to say, 2020 did not play out as originally planned for craft beer. Rather than a continued expansion of the taproom boom — which had breathed new life into the category while overall...
Velvet Fire

Disaronno and Jack Daniel’s Partner for Velvet Fire

The latest cocktail-based collaboration is Velvet Fire, which combines Disaronno and Jack Daniel’s. A national partnership between the popular Italian liquor and top-selling American whiskey brand, Velvet Fire combines 2 parts Disaronno Velvet and 1...
Ballast Point

Ballast Point Unveils Brand Redesign

Leading San Diego brewery Ballast Point celebrates 25 years this year with a brand redesign in a program called "Complete Art." This new look rolls out across all Ballast Point cans, bottles and overall packaging....
J. Lohr Estates Flume Crossing Sauvignon Blanc

J. Lohr Estates Flume Crossing Sauvignon Blanc 2020

Shipping to markets this week is the 2020 vintage of the J. Lohr Estates Flume Crossing Sauvignon Blanc. Hailing from J. Lohr’s sustainably farmed estate vineyards in Monterey, the 2020 vintage will feature the Certified California Sustainable...
Caveman Vodka

Caveman Vodka

Caveman Spirits Company has launched Caveman Vodka. This Paleo-inspired, gluten-free spirit was distilled from California grapes. Founder Steve R Olsen "first discovered the benefits of the paleo diet after his brother developed prostate cancer," the company...
MGP Names First Lead Master Distiller

MGP Names First Lead Master Distiller

Filling the newly created position of lead master distiller, MGP Ingredients has announced the promotion of Matt Greeno. Greeno is now responsible for ensuring distillation quality and supporting new product development for contract distilling customers...
Cutwater Spirits

Cutwater Spirits Margarita RTDs, Frozen Tequila Pops

San Diego distillery Cutwater Spirits has expanded its presence in the tequila-based RTD space by adding several new fruit-forward margarita SKUs. These new products begin with this month's California release of Mango Margarita, which then rolls out...

Flying Fortress RTD Cocktail

Red Head from Flying Fortress is a cranberry spiced RTD cocktail. Made in New Hampshire and available at NHLC stores, the company says it's perfect for cold winter months and excellent to drink over...