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WhistlePig 15-Year-Old Vermont Oak-Finished Rye Whiskey

WhistlePig has launched its 15 Year rye whiskey, finished in Vermont White Oak from the WhistlePig Farm and surrounding area. The tighter wood rings of Vermont Oak deliver more flavor and depth into whiskey, the company believes. To...

Champagne Armand de Brignac Demi Sec

This month, just in time for summer, Champagne Armand de Brignac’s winemaking duo, Jean-Jacques and Alexandre Cattier, will launch their fifth prestige cuvée in the US: Demi Sec. Drawing on more than 250 years of...

Lock Stock & Barrel Straight 16-Year-Old Rye Whiskey

The Cooper Spirits Co., an independent producer of spirits founded by third-generation distiller Robert J. Cooper, has announced the launch of its 16-year-old Lock Stock & Barrel Straight Rye Whiskey. This 3000-case, limited release of 107-proof...

Alessio Vermouth Bianco, Vino Chinato

Tempus Fugit Spirits has introduced two new additions to their Alessio Vermouth collection: Alessio Vermouth Bianco and Alessio Vino Chinato. These aperitif wines, based on 19th-century recipes, join Alessio Vermouth di Torino Rosso and Alessio Vermouth...

7 Key Alcohol Consumption Trends From 2015

Alcohol sales are largely trending in the right direction. For instance, distilled spirits posted another year of steady volume growth in 2015, according to the Beverage Information & Insights Group, the research unit of Beverage Dynamics’...

Rushing The Growler: How To Make The Most of Fill Stations At Your Business

Gone are the days when the man of the house would send one of his children to a local bar with a few coins and a pail to be filled with beer for their...

Master Distiller of Barton 1792 To Retire

After more than 30 years in the beverage industry, Master Distiller Ken Pierce (pictured atop) is retiring from Barton 1792 Distillery, the company said in a press release. Pierce’s early days in the distilled spirits...

Q&A: Murrieta’s Well Winemaker Robbie Meyer On The Art of Blending In Livermore Valley

One hour east of San Francisco is the historic Livermore Valley AVA. Wines from here have long enjoyed a global recognition. An 1884 vintage from the area’s Cresta Blanca Winery won California’s first wine...

5 Cocktail Recipes for Cinco de Mayo

The 5th of May celebrates Mexico’s 1862 Battle of Puebla and victory over the French; in the U.S. it’s become a great reason to enjoy a tequila cocktail. Here are five recipes that incorporate tequila...

Powdered Alcohol Now Banned In 31 States

Fears over the negative consequences of powdered alcohol have led to 31 U.S. states banning the product. So reports Alcohol Justice, an industry watchdog, who in a press release also points out that California may soon...