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Lux Row Launches Ezra Brooks 99 Port Finish

Lux Row Distillers has announced the latest addition to the Ezra Brooks brand family: Ezra Brooks 99 Port Wine Cask Finish. The mash bill is 78% corn, 10% rye and 12% malt. This new whiskey...
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Rémy Martin Announces XO Night

The latest release from Rémy Martin is the brand's new Rémy Martin XO Night Cognac. This is meant to tap into the drinking occasion of nightlife and night-time celebrations. Rémy Martin XO Night comes in a...
Ole Smoky Tennessee Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Ole Smoky Tennessee Bourbon Rolls Out Nationwide

Ole Smoky Distillery has announced the nationwide distribution of its Tennessee Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Barrel-aged for four years and true to Tennessee production traditions, this whiskey expands Ole Smoky’s straight whiskey offerings. Flavors include hints of...
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Metallica’s Blackened Rye the Lighting Returns for 2024

As celebrity alcohol brands proliferate, Metallica has announced the 2024 release of their Blackened Rye the Lightning whiskey. The brand name is inspired by Metallica’s sophomore album, "Ride the Lightning." This limited-edition expression follows the 2022...
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Jim Beam Introduces A. Overholt Rye Whiskey

Overholt, an American whiskey brand maintained continuously since 1810, has announced the release of A. Overholt Straight Rye Whiskey. This new offering uses the same mashbill that Overholt founder, Abraham Overholt, used in 1810: 80%...
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Jim Beam Launches New Kentucky Coolers Flavors

As ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages continue to boom, Jim Beam has added four new flavors to its lineup of RTD beverages: Jim Beam Kentucky Coolers. They are made in partnership with The Boston Beer Company. New...
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Podcast: Why Natural Wine is Trending

In this episode we talk about natural wine with Steve Charters, Master of Wine and professor at the School of Wine & Spirits Business in Dijon, France. Steve shares his thoughts on the lack...
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Tito’s Vodka Releases 50-ml. 4-Pack

Tito’s Handmade Vodka has introduced a new product to its lineup of SKUs: the 50-ml. 4-pack. With sales of 50-ml. singles up significantly, according to the company, this new package is meant to answer the...
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Ardbeg Spectacular is Distillery’s First Port-Aged Scotch

Ardbeg Spectacular rolls out later this summer as the distillery's first-ever port-aged single malt Scotch whisky. It launches as part of Ardbeg Day 2024. Held annually on the final Saturday of Islay’s Festival of Music...
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Aberfeldy Introduces 21 Year Old Malbec Cask Finish

Aberfeldy Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky has announced a partnership with the Argentinian Winery, Finca Ambrosia, for the most recent edition to its Wine Cask Collection: Aberfeldy 21 Year Old Malbec Cask Finish. This is...