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Ancho Reyes Verde

Following a New York launch in the autumn of 2016, Ancho Reyes Verde has announced additional distribution in California, Texas, Arizona, Colorado, Illinois and Florida in 2017. Ancho Reyes Verde began as a limited edition...

Connecticut Considers Ditching Minimum Alcohol Pricing

Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy has again submitted a bill that would do away with the state's minimum alcohol pricing laws. This legislation, passed in 1981, mandates that retailers sell alcohol at prices established by the liquor...

Castello di Gabbiano Dark Knight 2015

Italy’s Castello di Gabbiano winery estate, located in Tuscany’s Chianti Classico region, has launched its first vintage of Dark Knight, an IGT red blend. The inaugural bottling taps into the surging IGT Italian red wine category...

Interview: What’s Driving Premium Tequila?

North of the border, the premium tequila category continues to expand. Austin, Texas’ Tequila 512, launched in 2012, experienced 60% growth in 2015, followed by about 70% growth in 2016. The future for the brand...

Sales Of Alcohol Imports Surged In America In 2016

Foreign alcohol brands enjoyed record numbers in 2016. The Wall Street Journal reported this week that alcohol imports increased 6% last year in America. The first 11 months of 2016 saw $17 billion in sales for this category....

Modelo Chelada Tamarindo Picante

Casa Modelo has announced the launch of its newest ready-to-serve chelada, Modelo Chelada Tamarindo Picante. The second chelada flavor to join the Casa Modelo portfolio, Modelo Chelada Tamarindo Picante contains traditional Mexican ingredients — chipotle peppers and...

Scotch Tasting: BenRiach, The GlenDronach, And Glenglassaugh

Brown-Forman is best known for its bourbon. Jack Daniel’s, Woodford Reserve and Old Forester are among the company’s American whiskey brands. But it’s a boom time for global whisky, and Brown-Forman understandably is seeking a...

The Dubliner Irish Whiskey 10-Year-Old Single Malt

The Dubliner Irish Whiskey Limited Edition 10-Year-Old Single Malt is the newest addition to the Dubliner range. It's distilled in copper pot stills and 100% matured in oak casks that previously held Kentucky Bourbon. The...

Palm Bay International Tequila Bribón, Råvo Vodka

Wine and spirits importer Palm Bay International this week introduced two new products to its growing spirits portfolio: Tequila Bribón and Råvo Vodka. Tequila Bribón is distilled using 7-10-year-old 100% Blue Agave grown in the volcanic soils of...
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Dos Equis Announces Cinco de Mayo Program For 2017

Dos Equis will celebrate Cinco de Mayo in 2017 with a comprehensive, 360° program that features national TV advertising, media partnerships and a national sweepstakes. To drive awareness, program buzz and conversation, a dedicated TV spot, part...