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Carolans Cold Brew

Carolans Cold Brew

Carolans Irish Cream, a brand owned by Heaven Hill, has launched Carolans Cold Brew. This new product mixes cold brew coffee with original Carolans Irish Cream. Carolans Cold Brew is 34 proof, with a rich,...
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Heaven’s Door Releases The Master Blenders’ Edition, Finished in Redbreast

Heaven's Door Whiskey, the brand owned by Bob Dylan, has unveiled a limited-edition 10-year-old bourbon finished in Redbreast Irish whiskey casks. This first-ever collaboration for both brands was the idea of master blenders Ryan Perry of Heaven's...
E.H. Taylor, Jr. Warehouse C Bourbon eh taylor whiskey

Buffalo Trace Announces E.H. Taylor, Jr. Warehouse C Bourbon

Buffalo Trace has announced the one-time release of Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Warehouse C Bourbon. Available this spring, the special bottling is another honoring of Col. Edmund Haynes Taylor, Jr., who left his mark on the distillery...
Kendall Jenner 818 Tequila

Kendall Jenner’s 818 Tequila Gains Distribution through Southern Glazer’s

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits has signed a national alignment agreement with 818 Tequila, the brand founded by Kendall Jenner. The main pillars of 818 are to promote environmental sustainability and support community initiatives that...
Opici Wine Spirits Hubert’s Favorite One True Zin

Hubert’s Favorite One True Zin

Opici Wines & Spirits has introduced Hubert’s Favorite One True Zin. This organic Italian zinfandel (Primitivo) is named in honor of the company’s late founder, Hubert Opici. Hubert had an appreciation for California and Italian winemaking,...
Thirstie CEO Devaraj Southworth on Alcohol Ecommerce

Interview: Thirstie CEO Devaraj Southworth on Alcohol Ecommerce After Covid-19

Alcohol ecommerce is one of the top pandemic trends, benefiting digital delivery companies like Thirstie. Staying home, consumers discovered that they could order alcohol online, shipped expediently to their doorstep. Buying your favorite wine,...
2021 Growth Brands Awards Winners video

Video: The 2021 Growth Brands Awards Winners and Trends

Each year our Growth Brands Awards recognize the top products and suppliers in the beverage alcohol business. The April issue of Beverage Dynamics highlighted the fastest-growing and top-selling spirits and wine brands. Our May/June...
Skyy Vodka New Packaging bottle

Skyy Vodka New Packaging, Liquid

Launched in 1992, Skyy Vodka has announced updated branding for 2021 — along with a new vodka recipe. In formulating this refresh, Skyy acted upon an opportunity to enhance its liquid for a new generation of vodka...
Orphan Barrel Copper Tongue 16 year old bourbon whiskey Tennessee

Orphan Barrel Copper Tongue Bourbon Heads to Retail

The latest release from Orphan Barrel Whiskey Distilling Co. is a 16-year-old Tennessee bourbon named Orphan Barrel Copper Tongue. Announced this morning, this new expression comes from historic Cascade Hollow Distillery in Tullahoma, Tenn. Like other...
Angels & Cowboys Brut NV

Angels & Cowboys Brut NV

Angels & Cowboys has released their second sparkling wine, Angels & Cowboys Brut NV, joining stablemate Brut Rosé NV, which came out in December 2020. Following similar production protocols as its sibling wine, this Brut...