News & Notes

Benromach 1974 Speyside Scotch

Importer Vision Wine & Spirits has announce the release of a limited availability of Benromach 1974, a single-cask malt Scotch whisky from the Speyside producer. After 41 years maturing in a sherry butt, Benromach 1974 (ABV: 49.1%)...

U.S. Alcohol Industry Grew 22.4M Cases In 2016, Double 2015 Growth

Preliminary data from research conducted by the International Wines and Spirits Record (IWSR) indicate that total beverage alcohol consumption in the U.S. increased 0.7% in 2016 to reach 3.4 billion nine-liter cases. This represents a gain of...

Noces D’Or Sublime Cognac New Packaging

A. Hardy USA, Ltd. has introduced new packaging for its Noces D’Or Sublime cognac. The new package closely resembles a wood picture frame that "emphasizes the bottle’s beauty" and premium quality, the company says in a...

Southern Glazer’s Announces New SVP, National Accounts, Off Premise

Wine and spirits distributor Southern Glazer’s today announced that Scott Moore has been appointed Senior Vice President, National Accounts, Off Premise. The move is effective April 1, 2017. In his new role, Moore will be responsible...

How Long Will The IPA Craze Last?

There is no doubt about America’s dominant craft beer style: the IPA. This classic British brew has captured the attention and spending of U.S. drinkers. But how long will the IPA craze last? That may depend...

Exclusive Interview: Bacardi’s New VP for Bombay Sapphire, Martini & Rossi

Bacardi’s Global Vice President of Grey Goose, Tom Swift, has just been named Vice President, Brand Managing Director of Bombay Sapphire and Martini & Rossi. Prior to his leadership on Grey Goose, Swift worked...

United States Beverage To Import Portugal’s Super Bock Beer

The Portuguese beverage company Unicer today announced United States Beverage (USB) as the exclusive importer for Super Bock, a leading Portuguese premium lager. "We are most excited with this partnership as it will enable the...

Lustau Vermut Sherry Vermouth

First launched in its native Spanish market early last year, the sherry vermouth Lustau Vermut debuts in the U.S. this spring. The product's recipe combines sherry wines and botanicals. Lustau Vermut originates from two family traditions: The House of...

Beer Remains Favorite Drink For U.S. Consumers, Wine Gains Ground

While consumers increasingly alternate between alcohol categories depending on the drinking occasion, everyone has a favorite beverage to sip on – and overall that remains beer. For nearly four in ten regular drinkers (U.S. LDA consumers who...

How West Cork Is Innovating Irish Whiskey

Irish whiskey is traditionally smoother than its bolder cousin, Bourbon. But that doesn’t mean the spirit is less flavorful — or less innovative. A new Irish whiskey brand exemplifies this creativity. West Cork Distillers opened...