News & Notes

Australian Brewery Launches In U.S.

Hailing from another continent across the world, Australian Brewery has launched in the U.S. The Sydney-based brewery is releasing three different styles of their canned craft beer in this market: The Saison Ale, New World Pilsner and...

SpikedSeltzer Reaches National Distribution

SpikedSeltzer announced today that the brand is now available for sale nationwide. Launched in 2013, the pioneering hard seltzer brand had been primarily sold in New England, New York and New Jersey. In January, the company expanded into...

How To Improve Your Wine Education

It is most important for premier wine retailers to immerse themselves in the world of wine and educate their palates. One of the best methods to expand your horizons and understand the diverse taste...

Flōh Vodka Pink Grapefruit Dragon Fruit

Flōh Vodka Pink Grapefruit Dragon Fruit is the new flavored vodka in the Flōh Spirit’s family. The vodka comes in pink bottle packaging. It’s gluten-free and Kosher certified. The suggested retail price is $31.99 per 750-ml. bottle. FLŌH Vodka...

3 Rioja Wine Trends In 2017

A recent Rioja tasting I attended touched on trends from this well-known winemaking region from northern Spain. The tasting took place at Yankee Wine & Spirits in Newtown, CT. This shop excels at consumer events that go...

Vinum Cellars ‘V’ Series 2016 Rosé

Vinum Cellars has announced their 'V' Series 2016 Rosé. This light salmon-colored rosé is made from grenache, syrah and mourvedre; the grapes are grown in Paso Robles.  Aromas include strawberry, rhubarb and floral notes, the company says, backed...

Don Q 2007 Single Barrel Rum

Don Q has released the second in its series of single-barrel aged rum releases. The Don Q 2007 Single Barrel Signature Release is 80 proof. It's a full-bodied rum, the company reports, with "bourbon-like warmth" from aging a decade in charred...

The 2017 Spirit Growth Brands: The Top Bottles And Trends

With hundreds of new product introductions hitting the market each year, how can members of the trade make sense of which products to stock, which to drop and which to watch? This year’s list...

Viña Aresti Winery Announces New Importer

The Viña Aresti winery of Chile has announced a new comprehensive marketing plan. This multi-layered investment includes public relations, advertising, distributor programming and a new importer partnership with Vinamericas. "This part of an endeavor to bring...

How To Pair Bourbon And BBQ

The air gets a little smokier in May as Americans fire up the grill for National Barbecue Month. For this summertime exercise, the team at Moonshine University looked at BBQ sauces from all over...