News & Notes

The Quiet Man Irish Whiskey

Luxco has introduced its first-ever Irish whiskey — The Quiet Man. The new brand is set to launch two varieties in the U.S. later this month. This whiskey line was produced through Luxco’s partnership with Niche...

Ole Smoky Apple Pie Moonshine Higher Proof

Moonshine drinkers can now enjoy a more potent version of a favorite flavor. Ole Smoky Moonshine recently announced the national launch of a higher proof Ole Smoky Apple Pie Moonshine. This product was originally released at 20% ABV (40 proof)....

Beer Reviews: 16 Imported Brews Worth Exploring

There's plenty of fine craft beer to be had from beyond our shores. For the latest round of our National Retailer Beer Panel Reviews, we asked our panelists to taste imported beers. Here are 16 foreign brews they...

Celebrate Super Bowl 50 with a Train Ride Through Napa with Former Football Greats

Idea for Super Bowl 50: celebrate the big game with a train ride through Napa Valley with former NFL players. The Napa Valley Wine Train will offer such a Super Bowl party with their Big Game Train. The train offer...

In-Store TVs, Used Properly, Can Be Powerful Tools For Marketing and Sales

The next time a customer is in your store, why not invite them to watch television? We’re not suggesting you mount a TV to binge-play Game of Thrones. Rather, televisions strategically installed throughout stores can play...

New Dietary Guidelines Reaffirm Moderate Drinking as Part of Healthy Adult Diet

A newly released report supports moderate drinking as a way to help establish positive dieting patterns. The 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, jointly released today by the U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services, emphasize that adults...

Interview: BlueCart, an App for Better Business Between Suppliers and Restaurants

E-commerce has spread fast into the alcohol industry. One of the newer apps is BlueCart, which streamlines business between suppliers and restaurants. It is free to download and use. Beverage Dynamics recently spoke with the BlueCart’s CEO Konstantin...

Golden Globes Cocktail: Moët Ruby Red

Wonder what the stars will be drinking this Sunday at the Golden Globes? The menu was recently released, including mixologist Karen Grill's Moët Ruby Red cocktail, a take on the classic French 75 cocktail. It will be...

Retailer of the Year: Cork Liquors

Beverage Dynamics began presenting individual “Retailer of the Year” awards in 1996. Over the years, we’ve profiled dozens of industry leaders; these are the best of the best. This year, we’ve expanded the tradition...

MacMurray Estate Vineyards 2013 Central Coast Pinot Noir

The grapes for this new Pinot Noir almost all originate from the Olson Ranch in the Santa Lucia Highlands AVA. (About two percent come from the neighboring vineyard across the road.) Indicative of cool-climate regions,...