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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon B521

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon Batch B521 Heads to Markets

The latest batch of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon is headed towards retail markets. Bottled at 118.2 proof, B521 is the second edition of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon for 2021, following A121. Like each previous...

Interview: Choosing Store Pick Whiskeys with the NHLC’s Mark Roy

Single barrel store pick whiskeys have recently emerged as a major trend for beverage alcohol retailers. But the New Hampshire Liquor Commission was well ahead of this movement. In 2001, staff from the NHLC...
Lawson's Finest Liquids Scrag Mountain Pils, Scrag Mountain Pils Salt & Lime

Lawson’s Finest Liquids Scrag Mountain Pils, Scrag Mountain Pils Salt & Lime

Lawson's Finest Liquids kicks off May with the release of two specialty pilsners. Scrag Mountain Pils, and its salt and lime-infused counterpart, Scrag Mountain Pils Salt & Lime, are now available at retailers throughout Vermont, Connecticut,...
Philadelphia Distilling bluecoat gin

Bluecoat Gin New Branding

There's a new look for the Bluecoat gin line. Philadelphia Distilling has unveiled new packaging for the full range of Bluecoat spirits: the original Bluecoat American Dry Gin, Bluecoat Elderflower Gin and Bluecoat Barrel Finished...

Ruddell’s Mill Kentucky Straight Bourbon

The Covered Bridges Whiskey Company has announced the release of its first whiskey, Ruddell’s Mill Kentucky Straight Bourbon.  The Covered Bridges Whiskey Company pays homage to specific covered bridges with releases of whiskeys telling their...
Belfour Spirits Small Batch Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Belfour Spirits Small Batch Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Belfour Spirits, the spirits producer led by Hockey Hall of Famer Ed Belfour, has announced the release of its Small Batch Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Comprised of a collection of 95 barrels, the Straight Bourbon is a one-time...
alcohol trade shows

Why You Should Attend Alcohol Trade Shows

Here's a phrase that reminds me of the importance of attending alcohol trade shows: This Little Piggy Goes to Market. That is a line from a children’s poem. However, the market/trade show we are talking...
nonalcoholic beer nonalc craft

What’s Next for Nonalcoholic Beer?

While the overall beer category remains relatively flat, nonalcoholic beer has emerged as a new growth center. These brews grew 38% in 2019, according to Nielsen data, and around 39% in 2020. Why? A number...
George Dickel Bottled in Bond Distilling Season Spring 2007

George Dickel Bottled in Bond Returns with Spring 2007 Release

Cascade Hollow Distilling Co. has announced the release of George Dickel Bottled in Bond Distilling Season Spring 2007. The third in the brand's BiB lineup, following the much-awarded Fall 2005 and Fall 2008 whiskies, this...
Bombay Sapphire Bombay Bramble

Bombay Sapphire Launches Bombay Bramble

The latest release from Bombay Sapphire is Bombay Bramble. This is the brand’s first new expression in 10 years, since the launch of Bombay Sapphire East in 2011. The new product hits shelves first in Total...