News & Notes

Rebel Yell Single Barrel

Rebel Yell Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey has introduced Rebel Yell Single Barrel. This whetted bourbon was aged for 10 years and bottled one barrel at a time at 100 proof. Rebel Yell Single Barrel will be available nationwide in...

Magic Hat Belgo Sutra

Magic Hat Belgo Sutra has returned for fall 2016. Inspired by the Trappist brewers of Belgium, Belgo Sutra is a strong, dark ale brewed with figs, dates and dark candy sugar. Beginning this month, the...

Matthew McConaughey Writes, Directs, Stars In, And Releases New Wild Turkey Ad

When Wild Turkey contacted movie/television star Matthew McConaughey about being their new brand spokesperson, they envisioned him as a good fit. So did he, so much so that McConaughey countered with a different proposal: he wanted to be...

MillerCoors Expands Mexican Beverage Portfolio With Zumbida Flavored Line

Mexican alcoholic beverages and hard carbonated drinks remain top sellers. MillerCoors is looking to capitalize on these two trends with the release of its new Zumbida line. Zumbida is inspired by traditional Mexican agues frescos, the...

Jameson Continues Craft Brewer-Collaboration Series With ‘Caskmates Drinking Buddies’

Jameson Irish Whiskey has announced the continuation of its series of cooperative projects with craft beer brewers. The 2016 Jameson Caskmates Drinking Buddies is a collaboration with seven American craft brewers. Returning breweries include Angel City Brewery...

Buffalo Trace Distillery Announces 2016 Antique Collection

Buffalo Trace Distillery has released details about its 2016 Antique Collection of five limited-release whiskeys. Introduced more than a decade ago, the Antique Collection has gained a cult following among whiskey connoisseurs. The 2016 Antique Collection whiskeys will be available...

Interview: Helping Retailers Locate Hard-To-Find Products With SevenFifty

The alcohol industry continues to digitize. Customers can already buy wine, beer, or spirits from their Smartphones to be delivered to their doors. So why shouldn't retailers enjoy similar ease-of-access when locating products in wholesale? SevenFifty is a new digital service that seeks...

Sazerac Acquires The Last Drop Distillers

The Sazerac Company today announced its purchase of The Last Drop Distillers. This acquisition will allow Sazerac to extend its portfolio into the super-premium craft market, the company says in a press release. as well as expand...

New Ice Cube Tech Detects When Drinks Are Finished and How Many You’ve Had

That high-tech ice cube in your cocktail is looking out for you. The vermouth brand Martini has launched a new ice-cube shaped device, Smart Cube, that can be added to drinks in addition to traditional ice. As guests consume...

Copper & Kings Apple Brandy 3 Marlenas

Louisville-based Copper & Kings American Brandy Co. is launching the limited-release artisanal five-year-old Apple Brandy 3 Marlenas. Matured two years in Tequila barrels, the non-chill filtered spirit is unadulterated by any post-distillation infusion of apple...