News & Notes

E. & J. Gallo Acquires Talbott Vineyards

E. & J. Gallo Winery has agreed to purchase Talbott Vineyards, one of California's largest producers of 100% estate-grown wines. Talbott Vineyards is located within the Santa Lucia Highlands appellation near Monterey Bay and produces a...

Motivated by Consumer Trends, Jack Daniel’s and RumChata Team Up

Creative drinkers have themselves to thank for this new alcohol alliance. The Jack Daniel’s Flavors team has announced an official partnership with the cream liqueur brand, RumChata. The deal originated from the organic consumer trend of mixing RumChata...

McCarthy Elected Chairman of Sky Ranch Foundation

The Sky Ranch Foundation — a nonprofit governed by alcohol-industry members that supports at-risk youths — has announced changes in leadership. George F. McCarthy has been elected as the new chairman. McCarthy has been chairman of the Board of Corby Spirit and...

Booker’s Bourbon Oven Buster Batch

Booker's Bourbon, available uncut and unfiltered, has announced the release of the fourth batch in its 2015 collection: Batch 2015-04, also referred to as the "Oven Buster Batch." This latest expression was hand-selected during an exclusive...

Shaw-Ross Expands with a Premium Wine Division

Shaw-Ross International Importers today announced the formation of a premium wine division. The recently formed entity, The Lineage Collection, features some of the finest wines from the world’s top producers, the company says. “We’ve seen a strong...

Serpent’s Bite Apple Cider Flavored Whisky

Serpent's Bite Apple Cider Flavored Whisky will officially launch nationwide in September. The new apple cider-flavored whisky is a balance of sweet, crisp apple cider flavors with smooth whisky, the company says. It has notes...

ACDC Rock or Bust Imported Lager

The rock band ACDC has joined forces with German brewer Karlsberg and Eurobrew Inc. to introduce a rock-inspired premium lager to the United States. Their 'Rock or Bust' beer is a blond-tinted lager infused with...

Heaven Hill Acquires Deep Eddy Vodka

Heaven Hill Brands has added Deep Eddy Vodka to their lineup. The nation’s largest family-owned and operated distilled spirits supplier, Heaven Hill recently entered into an agreement to acquire the fast-growing vodka brand, and its distillery,...

Honeyvine White Wine

Winemaker Reggie Hammond has unveiled Honeyvine, a white wine twist on the ancient honey drink mead. Honeyvine is a proprietary blend of premium Califnronia white wine, natural honey, and orange blossom honey essence for a crisp...

Stoli Group USA Adds Arínzano Estate to Wine Portfolio

Stoli Group USA has added Arínzano to its fine wine portfolio. This move follow parent company SPI Group’s recent acquisition of the estate in northern Spain. SPI Group has also announced the appointment of Manuel Louzada as CEO of the new luxury...