News & Notes

Ezra Brooks Redesigned Bottle, Bourbon Cream

Luxco has announced a new look for the brand Ezra Brooks Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and the launch of Ezra Brooks Bourbon Cream. The brand, which dates back to 1957 and has been a part of Luxco’s...

Narragansett White Ship White IPA

Narragansett Beer has announced the release of White Ship White IPA, the fourth chapter, and fifth installment, in the brewery's Lovecraft Series, which honors the famous horror writer and lifelong Providence, Rhode Island resident, H.P....

Kim Crawford Holiday Sauvignon Blanc

Kim Crawford Wines has unveiled their limited-edition 2016 holiday-edition Sauvignon Blanc bottle. Decorated with gold metallic detailing to match the holiday table and party, the bottle doubles as décor. The seasonal Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc bottle is...

Patriot Brands To Build $5 Million Distillery in Pleasureville, Kentucky

Patriot Brands LLC, a start-up spirits-maker established earlier this year, plans to build a distillery and historical park in Pleasureville, Kentucky, with a $5 million investment, Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin said in a press release. "Start-ups...

Interview: Liquor Stores President and CEO Talks About Growth Through Acquisition

When Liquor Stores N.A. recently purchased 51 percent of two Joe Canals stores in Lawrenceville and Woodbridge, New Jersey for $15 million it raised a lot of eyebrows. The two iconic New Jersey stores...

Diageo Reports 3% Global Sales Dip, 3% Growth in North America

Global net sales were down 3% over the last 12 months for Diageo, according to a report the company released today. The world's largest drinks maker realized a net profit during the year that ended...

NY International Spirits Competition Announces Partnership with Beverage Information Group

The New York International Spirits Competition (NYISC) and the Beverage Information Group (BIG) have announced a trade media partnership for the upcoming 2016 NYISC, to be held October 23-24th in the heart of New...

Interview: How Patrón Stays Small-Batch Despite Its Large Size

Patrón Tequila has used artisanal production techniques well before that trend swept through spirits and marketing. The brand has long positioned itself as ultra-premium and has become a giant of the top-shelf. Still, the...

South America’s Premium Wines are Poised for Continued Growth

After decades of explosive growth fueled by fierce competition for low-end market share, South America’s wine industry is maturing into a new phase. Argentina and Chile are now major players, ranking fifth and sixth...

Barr an Uisce Wicklow Rare, 1803 Irish Whiskeys

Niche Import Co. has announced the addition to their portfolio of two Irish whiskeys from Barr an Uisce: Wicklow Rare and 1803. Barr an Uisce is a new whiskey purveyor from the small village of Redcross,...