News & Notes

Demand for Japanese Whisky in America Outweighs Supply

Bottles do not last long on store shelves. Shipments are limited. Connoisseurs and curious drinkers grab what they can. The cost to purchase can rise well beyond the suggested retail price. This may sound like...

Svedka Cucumber Lime Vodka

Svedka has expanded their line of flavored vodkas. The company has announced its new Cucumber Lime flavor. The vodka is a combination of zesty citrus and cool cucumber flavors. Svedka Cucumber Lime is available nationwide this month. The suggested retail price...

Widows Walk Rum

Newport Distilling Company has added another over-proof rum to their lineup: Widows Walk Rum. Made in Newport with blackstrap molasses and in a single pot still, Widows Walk has a buttery nose followed by grassy cane...

KIN White Whiskey

KIN is a white whiskey hailing from Los Angeles. This new-to-market product was made to "challenge preconceptions of American Moonshine," the company says. A white spirit, KIN never touches a barrel, and has no solvent flavor or...

Alacran Cristal Tequila

Following the December release of Alacran Mezcal, the company has announced a new product: Alacran Cristal Tequila. Alacran Cristal is an anejo tequila packaged in a clear, sleek glass bottle. The tequila uses agaves aged 7 to 10 years, harvested in the...
Southern Wine & Spirits of America

Southern Wine & Spirits Announces Executive’s Retirement

One of the nation's leading wine and spirits distributors revealed several top-level staff changes this week. Conniff Retires Southern Wine & Spirits announced the retirement of Will Conniff, Executive Vice President, General Manager of the company’s Illinois, Kentucky...

Interview: Talking Tequila with Justin Timberlake’s Personal Mixologist

Celebrities have taken to the alcohol industry in recent years as both brand ambassadors and owners. From Diddy and Cîroc to Dan Akroyd and Crystal Head Vodka, the stars-turned-alcohol-entrepreneurs are growing in numbers. This now...

Cocktail Submission: Old World Earthquake

This cocktail was submitted to Cheers Magazine, our sister publication, by Old World Spirits: "Experimentation leads to delicious beverages. In true California spirit, this one is called, "The Earthquake." Made with our Absinthe, La Sorciere...

8 Trends That Drove the Distilled Spirits Market in 2015

Sales of distilled spirits grew 2015, in line with sustained gains in recent years. But an increase in one category can come at the cost of another. These were among takeaways from the annual Distilled Spirits...

ZONIN 1821 ‘Dress Code’ Collection

ZONIN 1821, a large private vine growing and winemaking company in Italy, has announced the launch of its limited edition ‘Dress Code' Collection of Proseccos. This new line is "designed to communicate different messages and moods...