Gruppo Campari Acquires Grand Marnier
The Italian spirits company Campari has agreed to buy family-owned French company that makes Grand Marnier cognac, as well as wine and Armagnac.
The acquisition price is reportedly $760 million.
Campari also entered into agreement to become the...
Magic Hat Low Key Session IPA
Magic Hat Brewing Company recently released Low Key – a new session IPA with a tropical hoppiness
This session IPA is light in body but potent in hops, with 4.5% ABV and 40 IBUs.
"When we brewed Low Key, we...
Pasote Tequilas
3 Badge Beverage Corporation has introduced Pasote, a line of Mexican tequilas made from pure blue agave. The new Pasote tequilas will be sold in select markets throughout the U.S. by the company’s spirits division, 3...
Interview: Getting Your Staff Trained and Certified With the Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Customers have never been more knowledgeable — or more curious — about wine and spirits. A well-versed staff is a must.
Enter the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET). Founded in 1969, this UK-based organization has grown into the largest...
These Imported Craft Vodkas Are Hot in America
The majority of vodka category growth in 2014 was in the imported segment and smaller, boutique brands. These brands are providing retailers and consumers alike the opportunity to hunt for the next hot new vodka.
Sifting...
Republic Tequila Extra Añejo Tequila
Republic Tequila is releasing a Limited Edition Extra Añejo Tequila on Texas Independence Day.
Aged for over three years in eight selected charred oak bourbon barrels, Republic Tequila Extra Añejo will be the fourth product...
Woodford Reserve 2016 Kentucky Derby Commemorative Bottle
Woodford Reserve, the Official Bourbon of the Kentucky Derby, is honoring this year’s “Run for the Roses” with the release of its 2016 Kentucky Derby commemorative bottle.
This year’s limited-edition Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby bottle...
High Stick Vodka
High Stick Vodka has crossed the border and is now available in America.
The product is premium Canadian vodka packaged in a hand-blown glass hockey stick bottle. The 750-ml., nearly three-foot-long hockey stick package is available for...
Stella Artois Lager in Cans
The canned beer movement continues, with Stella Artois announcing that its lager is now available in cans.
This is the first time the brand has been in such packaging. Stella Artois Cidre cans also hit shelves recently.
Stella...
Voluntary Recall Issued on Corona Extra Bottles
The Constellation Brands Beer Division has announced a voluntary recall of select Corona Extra 12-packs and 18-packs of 12-oz. clear bottles with deposit labels in the U.S. and Guam.
These bottles may contain small particles of glass,...