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Bread & Butter Prosecco

Bread & Butter Prosecco

Bread & Butter Wines has announced its latest release, Bread & Butter Prosecco. This is the first sparkling wine from the brand. Bread & Butter Prosecco is an Italian DOC Prosecco. It is available now nationwide...
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Gallo Acquires LIQS RTD Shots

As the RTD cocktail category continues to boom, E. & J. Gallo Winery has purchased LIQS, makers of spirits-based and wine-based cocktail shots. “Consumers want to enjoy their favorite cocktails now more than ever,” says Britt West,...
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Port Charlotte Launches PAC: 01 Single Malt Scotch

Known for its peaty profile and cask explorations, Port Charlotte has launched its latest single malt Scotch: Port Charlotte PAC: 01. This classic, Islay-based brand now operates under the umbrella of Bruichladdich Distillery. Port Charlotte PAC:...
The Irishman Vintage Cask 2021

The Irishman Vintage Cask 2021

Walsh Whiskey has released the 2021 vintage of The Irishman Vintage Cask, a triple-distilled, barrel-strength Irish whiskey expression. This year’s vintage is limited to 3,000 bottles worldwide, with 750 bottles assigned to the U.S. The 2021 vintage is the 13th release since 2008. The...
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Podcast: Vodka Trends in 2021

What are the top vodka trends in 2021? While not endlessly talked about like whiskey, vodka is still by far the largest alcohol category. Since we last discussed vodka nearly a year ago, the category's...
Strainge Beast Kombucha

Strainge Beast Kombucha New Flavors

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. has expanded the rollout of its Strainge Beast line of hard kombucha, unveiling three new flavors, including two 100-calorie options. The new Strainge Beast flavors include Raspberry, Golden Kiwi & Elderflower...

7 Cocktails for Memorial Weekend

Memorial Day Weekend is finally here and we can officially dive into summer. While it's a great holiday for beer, chilled wines, hard seltzer and other ready-to-drink concoctions, it's hard to resist an array...
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The Glenlivet Unveils 12 Year Old Illicit Still Scotch

The Glenlivet has launched The Glenlivet 12 Year Old Illicit Still, a Scotch whisky inspired by the illegal past of this Speyside distillery. The Glenlivet 12 Year Old Illicit Still references distillery founder George Smith, who once distilled his whisky...
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Evan Williams 1783 Small Batch Bourbon Undergoes Major Redesign

Evan Williams Bourbon, the second largest selling bourbon brand in the world, today announced a major redesign of Evan Williams 1783 Small Batch. This comes as the entire Evan Williams line goes through a branding...
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What’s New With Louisville Tourism and Your Favorite Distilleries in 2021

Louisville tourism is primed to explode. As Covid-19 recedes, Buffalo Trace, Heaven Hill, Woodford Reserve and other distilleries have prepared for huge waves of visitors in the years ahead. I visited Bourbon Country myself...