ChocolateSideCar Beer, Valentine’s Day Candy Garnishes
The chocolate garnish brand ChocolateSideCar has announced new products for beer and for Valentine's Day.
Chocolate Sidecar produces 1/3-oz. gourmet chocolate discs with notches so that they can sit on the rims of most glass or drink ware. Each...
2014 Nieto Senetiner ‘Blend Collection’ Malbec-Cabernet Franc
Argentinian winery Nieto Senetiner has released the first in their limited edition “Blend Collection,” a Malbec-Cabernet Franc that represents an experimental blend of 60% Malbec with 40% Cabernet Franc.
The grapes for the 2014 Nieto Senetiner 'Blend Collection'...
Sazerac Purchases Popcorn Sutton Distillery
The Sazerac Company today reported that they acquired a distillery in Newport, Tenn. Sazerac stressed in their press release that they purchased the distillery only, and not any of the brands produced onsite.
The release also said that...
Trinchero Family Estates Purchases Mason Cellars, Pomelo Brand
Trinchero Family Estates (TFE) today announced its acquisition of Mason Cellars, owners of Pomelo and Three Pears wines.
The acquisition expands the premium wines within the Trinchero family of brands.
"We are delighted to bring Mason Cellars into...
Do Customers Care About Eco-Conscious Brands?
Do customers care about eco-conscious brands or sustainability when buying beer, wine or spirits?
We invited retailers to write their opinions on the question. The results were split down the middle. Here’s what was reported from...
GuS Sparkling Cocktail Mixers
GuS, which stands for Grown-up Soda, has announced a new line of sparkling cocktail mixers.
Four flavors are available: Sparkling Cosmo, Mojito, Moscow Mule and Tonic & Lime.
Each 7-ounce bottle is designed to be mixed...
2016 Hop Harvest Hits Five-Year High
As craft beer continues to demand more aroma hops, acreage and production alike increased yet again this year, according to Hop Growers of America, while average yields per acre continue to decline largely due to new...
Stoli Acquires KAH Tequila
Stoli Group USA announced today that it has acquired the importation, distribution, sales and marketing rights for the KAH Tequila brand, effective immediately.
KAH, which translates to “life” in Mayan language, is produced by Fabrica de...
Heroes Vodka Gains Distribution In Ohio, Kentucky
Heroes Vodka, a veteran-owned vodka made from 100% American grain, today announced a partnership with Heidelberg Distributing Company in Ohio and Kentucky, expanding the brand’s availability to 15 states nationwide.
Founded in 2011 by U.S....
Pernod Ricard Invests In Smooth Ambler Spirits
NBV Investments Inc. (NBVI), an affiliate of Pernod Ricard USA, has signed an agreement to take a majority stake in Smooth Ambler Spirits Co., the West Virginia distiller and producer of Smooth Ambler Contradiction...