Oklahoma Becomes 40th State to Allow Sunday Spirits Sales
Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin today signed a bill into law that will allow state retailers to sell spirits on Sundays.
The new law removes a Prohibition-era blue law.
The law allows retail package liquor stores to sell...
Winners Announced From 2017 NY International Spirits Competition
The 2017 New York International Spirits Competition (NYISC) recently announced medalists from its 8th annual competition, which last month graded 600 spirits from around the world.
The NYISC is notable for its unusual process. Judges only...
Get Hot Tequila
Get Hot Tequila, a 100% agave, habanero-infused tequila reposado, has officially launched in the U.S.
Bottled in the highlands of Jalisco, Get Hot Tequila has entered into a relationship with a vertically integrated, family-owned distillery to distill and barrel...
Florida Gov. Scott Vetoes “Whiskey and Wheaties” Bill
A longstanding alcohol law in Florida will remain in place after Gov. Rick Scott today vetoed the so-called "Whiskey and Wheaties" bill.
The measure would have removed a state law that mandates hard spirits be sold in...
Woodford Reserve’s Newest Distillery Series Release: Blended Rye
Woodford Reserve has announced the latest Distillery Series expression as a blend of aged rye whiskey.
This expression is the first of a triplet of rye offerings from the Distillery Series to be released this...
Frísco Brandy
San Francisco-based North Channel Distillery has announced Frísco, the company’s inaugural craft spirit distilled from wine made from California grapes.
Frísco is inspired by Pisco, the grape-based spirit native to Chile and Peru.
Crafted in San...
Ruca Malen Aimé Wines Launch In U.S.
Ruca Malen has announced the U.S. launch of the wine collection Aimé. First introduced in Argentina in 2016, Aimé Ruca Malen features Malbec, a spicy Red Blend and a Sweet Moscato.
“Aimé Ruca Malen was...
Wachusett Brewing Company Names New President
Wachusett Brewing Company (WBC), one of the region’s largest brewers, has announced that Christian McMahan (pictured atop) has been appointed president of the Massachusetts-based company, effective this June.
Wachusett Co-Founder Ned LaFortune will continue in...
Côtes de Provence AOP Rosés
The importer August Wine Group has announced an exclusive partnership with the Fabre family of Provence.
They will produce two estate-grown rosés for the U.S. and international markets, both under the Fabre en Provence brand moniker:...
Excelsior Wines Forms Distribution Partnership With Young’s Market Company
Excelsior Wines, among North America’s largest importers of South American wines, has announced a new strategic partnership with Young’s Market Company.
Effective June 1, Young’s Market Company will assume exclusive distribution rights for Excelsior Wines in...