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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...

Skyy Infusions California Apricot Vodka

Skyy Vodka has announced the newest entry in their Infusions line: California Apricot. This vodka is made with real fruit, the company says. Skyy Infusions California Apricot can be enjoyed on the rocks, as a way to elevate...

Report: Legal Cannabis Already Impacting Beer Sales

As more states legalize recreational cannabis, some alcohol businesses remain wary of how it will affect their bottom lines. A new study may prove them right in their concern. According to research conducted by the Cannabiz Consumer Group...

Svedka Vodka Blue Raspberry

Svedka Vodka has unveiled Blue Raspberry. Blue Raspberry delivers a sweet berry and tart lemon profile. It will be available nationwide beginning March 2017 (varies by market), in 50-ml. (suggested retail price: $1.99), 375-ml. ($6.99), 750-ml. ($12.99), 1-L....

Bacardi Names New CEO

Bacardi Limited, the world’s largest privately held spirits company, today announced its next CEO. Mahesh Madhavan, a 20-year Bacardi veteran who is currently a member of the company’s Global Leadership Team and Regional President of...

5 Imported Vodka Trends In 2017

In the good old days, when white spirits reigned supreme, imported vodka brands had it easy. Imports offered the cachet of exotic origins, elegance, prestige and luxury. For American consumers, calling for an imported...