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Interview: Wyoming Whiskey’s David DeFazio On The Unusual Evolution of Outryder

When it opened ten years ago, Wyoming Whiskey became the state's first legal distillery since Prohibition. The Kirby, Wyoming-based distillery first launched a small-batch bourbon in 2012, followed by a single-barrel and a barrel-strength. Last month, Wyoming Whiskey launched...

Novo Fogo Single-Barrel Cachaças

The Brazilian cachaça brand Novo Fogo has released five new single-barrel expressions. These barrels hold only 53 gallons and, since angel's share also exists south of the equator, these reserves are limited in supply. The five expressions carry...

Diageo’s ‘Whiskey 5’ Displays Educate Customers About Taste Profiles

The booming market for brown spirits has attracted numerous new consumers. A full 25% of whiskey purchases are now made by new entrants to the category, according to global drinks company Diageo. This does create potential...

Colección de la Casa, Reserva 2016 – Port Cask Finished Reposado

Tequila Herradura announces the release of the fifth Colección de la Casa, Reserva 2016 – Port Cask Finished Reposado. This is made from 100% blue agave, aged for 11 months in medium-char American oak casks, and...

Smirnoff Peppermint Twist

Smirnoff Peppermint Twist has returned to shelves nationwide this holiday season, but only for a limited time. Made with natural peppermint flavors, Peppermint Twist has a taste of sweet candy canes, balanced by the soothing cool of...

Download Our 2016 Sustainability Guide On Eco-Alcohol Trends

In the latest issue of Beverage Dynamics, we included a pullout section: our 2016 Sustainability Guide. This delved into the contemporary issues of eco-concious alcohol products and their sustainable, biodynamic production methods — and how...

4 Varietals That Shine In Washington State Wine

What defines Washington State wine? Veteran Washington winemaker Bob Betz asked this question during a tasting earlier this month of some of the state's top wines. While the blind tasting revealed answers in broad strokes, Betz...

What Millennials Want From Alcohol Brands

If you want a sense of the enormous influence of Millennials, just take a look at the stats. Millennials, the largest generation in America, are expected to spend $200 billion in 2017. They account for...

Trumpeter Rosé

Drink pink this holiday season with Trumpeter Rosé from Rutini Wines of Argentina. Made from 100% Malbec, Trumpeter Rosé is the newest U.S. release by Winemaker Mariano Di Paola. Inspired by Provence style, Trumpeter Rosé...

‘Pay-To-Play’ Beer Distribution Case In Mass Could Spur National Crackdown

A federal penalty levied against a Massachusetts beer distributor for "pay-to-play" practices has the U.S. government threatening a nationwide crackdown on the practice. A distributor in the state was caught last year giving funds to...