News & Notes

Kim Crawford Rosé is the newest release from this New Zealand-based producer. Crafted 100% from New Zealand’s Hawke’s Bay merlot grapes, Kim Crawford Rosé is a pale pink hue with fragrant notes of bright berry...

Global drinks giant Diageo reported a higher-than-anticipated half-year profit yesterday, thanks to surging sales in spirits. The maker of Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Captain Morgan, Crown Royal and Tanqueray reported a profit of $1.9 billion for the six...

Thinking of attending the 2017 Beverage Alcohol Retailers Conference? This annual event brings together alcohol retailers while offering in-person education and networking opportunities. Attendees can gain information about new products, in-store innovations and best practices, while also sharing information with fellow...

Strongbow Hard Apple Ciders has unveiled its newest flavor: Strongbow Orange Blossom. This delivers a spring-like orange blossom aroma with a touch of sweetness and a juicy apple finish, the company says. Strongbow Orange Blossom, along with...

What's happened to craft beer bombers? Why are large-format beers collecting dust on shelves? Just a few years back they were the primary means of packaging premium brews. Craft fans hanging out would all bring bombers to share. Or...

Jose Cuervo has announced a new ready-to-drink tequila cocktail: Authentic Jose Cuervo Raspberry Margarita. Available in stores starting February 2017, this release has traces of lime, with orange and berry fruit notes. Pour over, add some fresh raspberries and enjoy. This joins other...

In our digital age, consumers expect immediacy and ease-of-purchase. And that increasingly means getting the products they want delivered to their home — including wine. According to a report by ShipCompliant and Wines Vines Analytics, given recently...

Savvy retailers know to keep an eye on current trends coming out of bars and restaurants, as they will soon affect off-premise sales. Customers experience what's hot on-premise and then come to stores looking to replicate what...

SweetWater Brewing Company of Atlanta has unveiled four new beers releasing this February in time for spring. Grass Monkey This new spring seasonal is a hoppy pale wheat with lemongrass. A big stash of Lemondrop hops were...

Biggar & Leith has announced the U.S. launch of Spytail Black Ginger Rum, imported from France. Spytail is based on a 19th Century French recipe of ageing Caribbean Rum with fresh ginger and spices in the barrel,...