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Plantation O.F.T.D. Overproof Rum

Maison Ferrand proprietor and Plantation Rum master blender Alexandre Gabriel has introduced the latest Plantation Rum known as Plantation O.F.T.D. Overproof Rum. This blend of rums from Guyana, Jamaica and Barbados is offered at an overproof 69%...

5 innovative Cocktails At New York Taste 2016

New York Taste 2016 was a gastronomic mecca for Manhattan foodies. More than 45 of the city’s top restaurants and renowned chefs served world-class cuisine at the 18th annual expo, hosted Tuesday by New York Magazine...

Interview: Viña Maipo’s Max Weinlaub On What’s Impacting Chilean Wine

For nearly 70 years, Viña Mapio has been making wines in the Maipo Valley of Chile, and sources its grapes from 5,000 acres of estate-owned and grower vineyards. Viña Maipo's portfolio of brands sells...

2014 Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

3 Badge Beverage Corporation has released 2014 Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon from its Gehricke brand. Founded by August Sebastiani, Gehricke specializes in small-lot wines from Sonoma County. The Gehricke Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon was sourced from...
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AB InBev Buys Karbach Brewing Of Texas

Global drinks giant AB InBev has continued its strategy of scooping up craft breweries by buying Karbach Brewing of Houston, TX. Karbach will join The High End, the business unit within Anheuser-Busch that focuses on craft and...

The Lost Distillery Company Classic Selection

The Lost Distillery Company, a boutique Scotch producer, has announced the launch of three new whiskies in the U.S. market. The new blended malt whiskies – Benachie, Towiemore, and Lossit — are a part...

Newport Storm Annual Release ‘16

This year’s Newport Storm Annual Release, which the Rhode Island brewery has made since 2000 finds its place as the sweetest of them all, the company reports. Brewmaster Derek Luke wanted to make an “adult cold...

Smirnoff Spiked Sparkling Seltzer

Smirnoff has launched a spiked sparking seltzer line. Three initial flavors are orange mango, cranberry lime and watermelon. They will be available nationally in November. Smirnoff Spiked Sparkling Seltzer is 90 calories and 4.5% ABV. No artificial...

Quintessential Brands Relaunches Four Gin, Irish Whiskey Brands In U.S.

Quintessential Brands will invest several million dollars in bringing back four of their brands into North America this fall, the company says. These brands are: Greenall’s Gin, Opihr Gin, The Dubliner Irish Whiskey and The Dubliner...

Mount Gay XO Cask Strength

To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Barbadian Independence, Mount Gay Distilleries released 3,000 bottles of XO Cask Strength, a limited-edition of its spirit XO. This rum features a blend of spirits matured for eight to 15...