News & Notes

Tiamo Organic Canned Wine

The importer Winesellers has introduced two varietals of Tiamo organic wines in a can. Made for picnics, barbecues, camping and more, consumers can sip white and rosé wines from the Italian producer. The wines are available now. The...

How Important Are Product Ratings?

Wine and spirits professionals gathered at the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Alumni Event on May 2 to discuss the importance of scores for wine and spirits. Led by WSET’s International Development Manager, David Wrigley, the...

Don Papa Rum Gains U.S. Distribution

Beginning this month, Don Papa Rum will be available in the U.S. for the first time. The Bleeding Heart Rum Company will import the Philippines premium rum brand, following previous successful launches in Europe and Asia. Don Papa...
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Anheuser-Busch Accused Of $1M Pay-To-Play Campaign In Mass

New allegations leveled against Anheuser-Busch in Massachusetts accuse the drinks giant of a $1 million pay-to-play campaign. As first reported by the Boston Globe and then expanded upon by Brewbound, a 14-month investigation by the Massachusetts Alcoholic...

WhistlePig Secures $25M In Credit

WhistlePig LLC, the premium rye whiskey company, announced this week that it has received a $25 million asset-based line (ABL) of credit from JPMorgan Chase, replacing its current ABL and more than doubling its access to...

Rebel Yell 2017 Single Barrel

Rebel Yell has released the 2017 edition of its Single Barrel, aged for 10 years and bottled at 100 proof, one barrel at a time. This wheated bourbon launched in 2016 in limited quantity, with 2,000...

What Is ‘Craft Beer’ Anymore?

We are nearly four decades into the movement that transformed American beer. It was begun by enthusiasts who were bored with pale lagers, or keen to recreate at home the variety of beer styles...

Heineken Acquires Remaining Stake In Lagunitas

Heineken announced this week that they have acquired all the remaining shares in Lagunitas Brewing Company. In 2015 Heineken purchased a 50% stake in the popular American craft brewer. To "maintain the Lagunitas culture and free spirit,"...

Left Coast Cellars Launches New Label

Left Coast Cellars has unveiled a new label. The brand's original Lewis and Clark map continues to be the focal point for most of the labels, while the vineyard designates and wine club exclusives draw inspiration...

Novo Fogo Sparkling Caipirinha

The Brazilian cachaça distillery Novo Fogo has announced their new sparkling caipirinha in a can. The Novo Fogo Sparkling Caipirinha combines freshness and shelf stability with all-natural ingredients for a balanced, carbonated cocktail, the company says....