News & Notes

10 Cocktails That Highlight Liqueur

Liqueurs are the unsung heroes of cocktails. They're the supporting actors or actresses who help prop up the lead role, while shining a little light on themselves as well. They're indispensable in mixology. So for you...

Bache-Gabrielsen Introduces Three New Cognacs Into The U.S.

Bache-Gabrielsen, a family-owned and operated cognac house that officially arrived in the U.S. a few months back, has unveiled three new additions to its growing portfolio. Joining the cognac house’s portfolio is: Tre Kors, named in...

Southern Glazer’s Increases Wine Staff, Expands Fine Wine Companies Into 5 More States

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer’s), the largest North American wine and spirits distribution company, today announced the enhancement of its specialized efforts by adding 80 new fine wine experts to its already...

Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection Brandy Cask Finish

Woodford Reserve has announced the latest expression in the limited edition Master’s Collection: Brandy Cask Finish. It will hit shelves in November. Marking the eleventh release in the Master’s Collection, Master Distiller Chris Morris began...

SweetWater Squeeze Box IPA With Grapefruit

A new winter seasonal from SweetWater Brewing Co. will hit shelves and drafts starting November 1: Squeeze Box IPA with grapefruit. This beer has five tropical hop additions and dosed with a "shot of winter’s favorite citrus, grapefruit," the...

POS System Buyer’s Guide: 2016 Edition

Below are links and information for many of the major point-of-sale (POS) vendors. If your company should be listed in our buyer's guide, please contact associate editor Kyle Swartz at kswartz@epgmediallc.com. And for more info on how to select...

Picking The Perfect POS System For Your Store

Editor's note: For more info, check out our 2016 POS Buyer's Guide. What is the ideal POS system? Elma Wine & Liquor is a neighborhood wine and spirit store catering to the town of Elma and...

Jim Beam Strike Ends

The worker strike at two Jim Beam distilleries has ended, according to reports. The strike began last week when workers walked out of the shifts at their union refused a new contact offer from Jim...

Michter’s Names New Master Distiller, Senior Production Promotions

Michter's Distillery has announced promotions of senior production staff as it carries through on its succession plan. Pamela Heilmann (top center) will assume the position of Michter's Master Distiller, previously held by Willie Pratt, who...

Ranking California’s Last 5 Vintages Among The All-Time Best

The last few years have been kind to the California wine industry. A multi-year drought notwithstanding, vintners have been blessed with a string of good vintages. At the same time, a reasonably healthy economy...