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Southern Wine & Spirits of America

Southern Wine And Spirits Announces Appointments To New Transatlantic Spirits Division

One of the nation's largest distributors of wine and spirits announced organizational appointments yesterday for a new division. In advance of new role as a lead distributor for Bacardi, Southern Wine And Spirits formed Transatlantic Spirits. This will be...

Rapper Drake Teases His Own Whiskey Launch

What's hotter right now than musicians launching or becoming involved with alcohol brands? From Diddy and Cîroc, to JT and Sauza 901, to 2 Chainz and Jaegermeister, the music entertainment world continues to expand into spirits. It makes sense. Music and...

7 Exotic Spirits Making their Mark in America

As the American romance with international spirits continues, retailers often find themselves in the position of selling alcohol categories beyond their working knowledge base. Here, Beverage Dynamics presents seven of those exotic spirits in one...

Johnnie Walker Blue Label 2016: Year of the Monkey

Continuing the Johnnie Walker Blue Label Lunar New Year pack series, the company has launched Johnnie Walker Blue Label 2016: Year of the Monkey. This commemorative bottle is available now, in limited release, at retailers across the country. The suggested retail...

Irish Whiskeys: Midleton Dair Ghaelach, Green Spot Château Léoville Barton

Pernod Ricard USA has announced two new expressions for their Irish whiskey line: Midleton Dair Ghaelach and Green Spot Château Léoville Barton. Both add creative takes to the category. Midleton Dair Ghaelach is Midleton distillery's first whiskey to be finished...

Robert Mondavi Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon

Robert Mondavi Private Selection has unveiled its Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine originates in the coastal vineyards of Monterey County, CA. Grapes are picked at the peak of ripeness, after which the wine is...

Redd’s ‘Limited Pick’ Special-Release Ales

Redd's has unveiled "Limited Pick," a new series of special-release ales that are each available for a limited time. The 2016 special releases will feature three flavors: Redd's Cranberry Ale, Redd's Blueberry Ale and Redd's...

Bacardi Testifies Before Congress in Havana Club Rum Matter

Bacardi continues to defend its ownership of Havana Club Rum. The U.S. government last month granted renewal of the rum's registration to the Cuban government. In response, Bacardi FOI'ed the decision. And on Feb. 11, at the request of...

Interview: Woodford Reserve Master Distiller Chris Morris on His New Distillery Series

Woodford Reserve joined a growing movement in whiskey last year by starting its own limited-release, small-batch line. The Woodford Reserve Distillery Series launched last July with Double Double Oaked and Sweet Mash Redux, and expanded this year with Frosty Four Wood. These distinctly tasting...

Pernod Ricard Announces Significant Organizational Changes, Executive Transfers

Beverage alcohol giant Pernod Ricard today announced significant organizational changes, including a number of executive transfers. Pernod Ricard has simplified its business in the Americas region to concentrate on the U.S. and Canada, according to a press release....