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Interview: A History of Grey Goose

French vodka is a robust category with a number of household-name brands. These include Cîroc, Pinnacle and the brand that kickstarted the vodka premiumization trend, Grey Goose. What is it about French vodka that lends...
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Diageo, The Vita Coco Company Release Captain Morgan RTD

Diageo and The Vita Coco Company, known for their lineup of functional beverages, have announced their collaboration on a line of canned cocktails that blend Captain Morgan rum with Vita Coco coconut water. “Cocktail drinkers...

Retail Column: How to Build Chemistry in Your Business

In college or professional sports, there is often talk about the responsibilities of the coaching staff and the players. Traditionally, the head coach is quick to hand out credit to everyone in a victory,...
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Woodford Reserve Launches 2022 Batch Proof Bourbon

Woodford Reserve has released its annual limited-edition, high-proof expression: Woodford Reserve Batch Proof.  At 118.4 proof, the 2022 expression is part of the annual Master’s Collection series, meant to celebrate the work of Master Distiller...
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Barrell Bourbon Releases Batch 033

Leading blending house Barrell Craft Spirits has announced the release of Barrell Bourbon Batch 033. This latest expression is a blend of straight bourbon whiskeys, a marriage of high-rye and high-corn barrels ranging from 5 to 9 years old. Whiskeys used...
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Bardstown Bourbon Company Unveils Discovery Series #8 and #9

Bardstown Bourbon Company has announced its newest blended whiskey expressions, Discovery #8 and Discovery #9. The Discovery Series is meant to showcase the art of blending with an emphasis on old whiskies sourced from a variety...
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Dos Equis Cans Margarita Classic Lime RTD

As the summer of RTDs continues, Heineken USA has launched Dos Equis Margarita Classic Lime, a ready-to-drink, spirits-based product that contains blanco tequila. Each 12-oz. cocktail-in-a-can contains 10% ABV and is made with tequila, real...
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Copper & Kings Releases First-ever Bourbon

Copper & Kings, a Louisville-based distillery known for their American brandy, has announced something never-before-tasted from the brand: bourbon. For now, Copper & Kings Bourbon is available exclusively at Copper & Kings Distillery through a...
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Booker’s Bourbon Announces Second Batch of 2022

Booker’s Bourbon, the premium cask-strength line from Jim Beam, has unveiled the second bottling of 2022: The Lumberyard Batch. Every release of this whiskey has a unique name that alludes to the people, places and/or...
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Chopin Brings USDA Organic Rye Vodka to the U.S.

As the sustainable and organic movements continue in the alcohol industry, Chopin has released its first organic, single-ingredient vodka in the U.S. — Chopin Rye Organic. The spirit is made from a heritage rye variety...