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...
Boston Beer Reports 14% Decline in Q3 2016 Results
Craft beer giant Boston Beer, makers of Sam Adams and Angry Orchard among other popular brands, reported a 14% decline in Q3 net revenue compared with 2015 Q3 results.
In a press release this week, the...
Pinnacle Vodka New Bottle, Strawberry Flavor
Pinnacle Vodka has launched updated packaging that features a "cleaner, more modern look and feel," the company says.
Pinnacle’s new bottle is less cluttered, the company says, with an updated mountain logo and font that...
Del Maguey Papalote
Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal has announced its newest artisanal release in the Del Maguey Vino de Mezcal series: Del Maguey Papalote.
Del Maguey Papalote is made in San Pablo Ameyaltepec, Puebla, by palenquero Aurelio Gonzalez Tobon....
Wine Panel Reviews: 71 Wines Across America
This issue we asked our national wine retailer panel to pour wines from across America and share their thoughts. From New York to Texas to California, here's how wines are grading out throughout our...
Report: Global Wine Production Will Decline 5% In 2016
Production of wine across the globe will slip 5% in 2016 as compared with last year. This according to a forecast report released today by The International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) of Paris, France.
The OIV...
Angel’s Envy Cask Strength 2016
Louisville Distilling Company has announced a limited-edition release of the Angel’s Envy Cask Strength Finished in Port Wine Barrels.
The expression is now available in select markets: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MI, MO,...
Pernod Ricard Reports 4% Q1 Growth, Fueled By Jameson
The global spirits company Pernod Ricard saw 4% in organic growth in sales in Q1, the company reported today, for $2.248 million in total sales.
This uptick was driven in part by strong showings for Jameson...
Jägermeister New Bottle
Jägermeister has unveiled a new incarnation of its green bottle.
While the recipe for Jägermeister — based on a blending of 56 different herbs, blossoms, roots and fruits — remains unchanged, the new bottle design...