News & Notes

Here Come Cannabis Cocktails

Editor's note: in an effort to keep retailers informed about on-premise trends, we occasionally cross-post content from our sister publication Cheers, which covers the beverage side of bars and restaurants. Marijuana compounds are making their way...

5 Ways To Innovate Your Retail Store Layout

Winners in today’s competitive economy will be retailers who go beyond service to deliver a satisfying shopping experience. One effective way to accomplish that is through innovative store layout and design. Stores used to be...

Report: 1 In 10 Alcohol Buyers Purchase Bottles Online

According to The Harris Poll, 7 in 10 Americans aged 21 and over (68%) are "regular buyers" of alcohol, while 1 in 10 of this group has bought alcohol online in the past six months. The...

Bushmills Announces Plan For 29 New Whiskey Warehouses

The Irish whiskey brand Bushmills has announced plans to build 29 new aging warehouses near its County Antrim site. The distillery recently filed a request for project approval with a local government council. According to the application, as reported by...

Tasting: 4 Montalcino Wines From La Mannella

The La Mannella line of Italian wines hails from the Tuscan town of Montalcino. This family-owned winery got its start in 1970, when veteran farmer Leonardo Cortonese replaced a portion of his crop of olive trees...

Redd’s Wicked Strawberry Kiwi

Redd's has brought back its Wicked Hour series with Redd's Wicked Strawberry Kiwi. The second flavor in the series, Redd's Wicked Strawberry Kiwi (8% ABV) hits shelves in March and will be available for a limited time...

Serrallés Announces New President And CEO

Puerto Rican rum-producer Destilería Serrallés today announced the retirement of president and CEO Félix J. Serrallés, Jr. after a tenure of 36 years. The company also confirmed the appointment of Philippe Brechot (pictured atop) as new...

2016 Noble Vines Vine Select 515 Rosé

Delicato Family Vineyards has added a rosé to its Noble Vines Collection. The 2016 Noble Vines Vine Select 515 Rosé releases nationally this month. The suggested retail price is $14.99 per 750-ml. bottle. "Rosé continues to gain momentum,...

Appleton Estate Joy Anniversary Blend

Appleton Estate's newest rum release shines the spotlight on its Master Blender Joy Spence. The limited-release 25-year-old Jamaican rum Joy Anniversary Blend commemorates the 20th anniversary of Spence being named master blender for Appleton — a first for...

U.S. Irish Whiskey Sales Increased Almost 20% In 2016

As people across prepare to celebrate St. Patrick's Day next week, there already seems to be a lot of the the luck of the Irish in America. That's because Irish whiskey continues to boom in...