News & Notes

Victory Brewing Selene Saison

Victory Brewing Company as introduced Selene Saison as the sister to Victory’s Helios Ale. Selene Saison is a wild-fermented farmhouse-style dark saison brewed with extra darkness, the company states. Available now, while supplies last, Selene’s...

Jim Beam Double Oak

Jim Beam has announced the release of Jim Beam Double Oak. This Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is twice barreled to "create richer and woodier flavors," the company says. Aged initially for four years while sitting in...

Luxco Announces Name Of New Bardstown Distillery

Lux Row Distillers is the name of the new distillery Luxco is building in Bardstown, Kentucky. Construction on the project broke ground on May 2. The distillery is located in Nelson County on a 70-acre site off...

Martell Launches Blue Swift Expression

Martell, the oldest cognac house in the world, has released a new expression: Martell Blue Swift. The eau de vie de vin is made of 100% Cognac VSOP finished in Kentucky bourbon casks. This...

Tasting: Top-Shelf Tempranillo From Spain’s Figuero

Spanish wine has room to grow in America. Despite the country’s exceptional wine industry, one steeped in history, many American consumers remain unfamiliar with Spanish wine. Among countries of origin its wine was only the...

Johnnie Walker Launches New Line Of Experimental Blended Whisky

The global scotch brand Johnnie Walker has introduced a new line of experimental blended whisky called Johnnie Walker Blenders' Batch. The line launches this month with its first entry: Johnnie Walker Blenders' Batch Red Rye Finish. Although Red Rye Finish can be...

Current Trends In American Whiskey At Bars And Restaurants

Editor's Note: Trends in the alcohol industry so often start at on-premise businesses. That's why we occasionally provide Beverage Dynamics readers with content posted from our sister publication, Cheers, which covers bars and restaurants. Such...

Register Now For The Beverage Alcohol Retailers Conference

Registration is now open for the inaugural Beverage Alcohol Retailers Conference (BARC). Beverage Dynamics is hosting this event on June 12-14, 2017, in Minneapolis, MN, to bring together retailers while offering in-person education and networking opportunities. Attending retailers can gain information about...

W.L. Weller Bourbon Gets A New Look

The W.L. Weller Bourbon brand will receive a packaging upgrade this December. Weller Special Reserve, Weller Antique, and Weller 12-Year-Old Bourbon Whiskey will use a brand new bottle design that is taller and "more sophisticated,"...

Loch Lomond Group To Import Scotch Portfolio Into U.S.

The Loch Lomond Group will unveil its portfolio of scotch in the United States this month. Fourteen bottlings will initially be available. The Loch Lomond Collection includes Loch Lomond Reserve and Signature Blends, Loch Lomond Original Single Malt,...