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La Linda Wines

The Mendoza winery Bodega Luigi Bosca has introduced its La Linda wine line to American consumers. The portfolio will focus on three wines: Torrontes, Malbec and Red Blend. The brand makes its U.S. debut at the...
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Dogfish Head Citrus Squall

The latest release from Dogfish Head Brewery is Citrus Squall. This combines a double golden ale and a paloma cocktail, brewed with grapefruit juice, blue agave nectar, lime peels and a touch of sea salt. At...
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Josh Cellars Hearth Cabernet Sauvignon

Josh Cellars has expanded its portfolio with the launch of Josh Cellars Hearth Cabernet Sauvignon. This new red wine selection joins the Josh Cellars core collection, available nationally beginning February 1. As the name suggests, this...
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Woodford Reserve Names Elizabeth McCall Master Distiller

Woodford Reserve today named Elizabeth McCall as Master Distiller, the third in the bourbon brand’s 26-year history, succeeding Chris Morris, who will assume the role of Master Distiller Emeritus. McCall, who has been training for...
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Proper No. Twelve Launches Irish Apple Whiskey

Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey has announced the release of Proper No. Twelve Irish Apple, an addition to the Irish whiskey portfolio cofounded by MMA champion and entrepreneur Conor McGregor, along with Audie Attar...
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Limestone Branch Bottles Yellowstone American Single Malt Whiskey

Yellowstone American Single Malt Whiskey is the newest year-round release from the Yellowstone brand family produced by Limestone Branch Distillery. This comes as the American Single Malt category continues to gain momentum in the country...

Podcast: The Importance of Mastermind Groups

On this minisode of our On & Off podcast, Beverage Dynamics Editor Kyle Swartz talks with small-business expert, author and BARC speaker Tom Shay about the importance of beverage alcohol retail mastermind groups. https://beverageinformationgroup.podbean.com/e/minisode-the-importance-of-mastermind-groups/
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DISCUS Report: Spirits Sales Reach Record Market Share

The distilled spirits sector remained resilient in 2022 despite a challenging external environment, achieving record market share and spirits sales, driven by continued consumer interest in premiumization and the ongoing recovery of the hospitality...
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Woodford Reserve Releases Winter 2022 Master’s Collection

Woodford Reserve has announced their winter 2022 Master’s Collection release, called Historic Barrel Entry. This was made with newly distilled whiskey that entered the barrel at 100 proof.  Bourbon in the 19th century had a barrel...
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Heaven Hill Introduces Bernheim Barrel Proof Wheat Whiskey

The latest release from Heaven Hill Distillery is Bernheim Original Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey, batch A223. This is the first line extension from the brand produced by Heaven Hill at the previously named...