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Sonoma Cutrer Sonoma-Cutrer 40th Anniversary Chardonnay

Sonoma-Cutrer 40th Anniversary Chardonnay

California pioneer Sonoma-Cutrer, located in the heart of the Russian River Valley, has announced the Sonoma-Cutrer 40th Anniversary Chardonnay as part of its annual Winemaker’s Release series. Arriving in market beginning in May, this commemorative bottling celebrates...
Templeton 10 Year Reserve Rye Whiskey

Templeton Distillery Debuts Templeton 10 Year Reserve Rye Whiskey

Templeton Distillery has announced the launch of Templeton 10 Year Reserve Rye Whiskey, along with a refreshed look for the brand. Templeton Rye 10 Year Reserve is a single-barrel whiskey, aged 10 years in charred new American...
Old Overholt 114

Old Overholt 114 Proof Gains National Distribution

Old Overholt Straight Rye Whiskey has announced the national launch of Old Overholt 114 Proof Straight Rye Whiskey. The highest proof in the brand lineup initially launched in fall 2020 in Pennsylvania and Ohio, two...
Lagavulin Offerman Edition: Guinness Cask Finish

Lagavulin Offerman Edition Adds Guinness Cask Finish

The latest release from Lagavulin Single Malt Scotch Whisky is Lagavulin Offerman Edition: Guinness Cask Finish. This new expression ages the single malt in former Guinness casks from the Open Gate Brewery in Maryland. Following up...
George Dickel General Manager Distiller Nicole Austin bottled in bond

Interview: Nicole Austin on George Dickel Bottled in Bond

George Dickel General Manager and Distiller Nicole Austin is back with another bottled in bond. After two very well received releases from the past two years, the lineup continues with George Dickel Bottled in...
Budweiser Patriotic Cans folds of honor beer

Budweiser Launches Patriotic Cans with Summer Campaign

Budweiser has announced the release of a new patriotic-themed line of cans alongside a summer campaign. Available in time for Memorial Day weekend, Budweiser’s new cans feature a red, white and blue design, emblazoned with...
Campari Group Launches Super-premium Rare Division

Campari Group Creates Super-premium Rare Division

As the Campari Group continues to establish and nurture their high-end spirits brands, the company has launched its new Rare division. Based in New York City, this sector focuses on Campari Group’s super-premium and luxury...
Barrell Craft Spirits Unveils Barrell Bourbon Batch 029

Barrell Craft Spirits Unveils Barrell Bourbon Batch 029

The Louisville-based independent bottler Barrell Craft Spirits has announced the releases of Barrell Bourbon Batch 029. This is a blend of straight bourbon whiskeys, from barrels aged 6, 7, 9, 10, 14 and 16 years. The base of Barrell Bourbon...
Ole Smoky Mini Bottles

Ole Smoky Mini Bottles

Ole Smoky Distillery now has five of their whiskey offerings available in mini 550-ml. bottles. Those flavors are Salty Caramel Whiskey, Mango Habanero Whiskey, Peanut Butter Whiskey, Peach Whiskey and Salty Watermelon Whiskey. The minis are...
Belvedere Organic Infusions

Belvedere Vodka Expands with Belvedere Organic Infusions

As the vodka category continues to shift towards all-natural ingredients and "healthier for you" products, Belvedere Vodka has launched Belvedere Organic Infusions. The new range includes Lemon & Basil with a touch of elderflower, Pear...