News & Notes

Martini Riserva Speciale Vermouths

Martini has announced a new vermouth, Riserva Speciale, offered in two expressions: Rubino and Ambrato. Martini Riserva Speciale is a celebration of Piemonte, the company says, which begins with sourcing Italian wines from the region, including small...

Darnley’s View Spiced Gin

The Wemyss Family — producers of Wemyss Malts Scotch Whiskies and Darnley’s View Original London Dry Gin — have announced the expansion of their small-batch gin range with Darnley’s View Spiced Gin. Darnley’s View Spiced Gin is...

Beverage Business Movers and Shakers

Bacardí Taps Di Giammarco for Top Marketing Role Bacardí has announced the promotion of Fabio Di Giammarco, 42, to Global Vice President for Bacardí rum. In this role, Di Giammarco is responsible for the BACARDÍ rum brand marketing efforts globally,...

Casa Bacardí Launches Onsite Bottling Program for Visitors

How would a visit to a rum distillery be complete without taking home a bottle of your own? Casa Bacardí Visitor Center in Puerto Rico has announced the launch of “Casa Bacardí Special Reserve” hand-bottled...

Newcastle Brown Ale Fall Variety Pack

Newcastle Brown Ale has announced the introduction of its second, limited-edition variety pack brewed in collaboration with Caledonian Brewery, one of the oldest a breweries in the U.K. Newcastle’s new Fall Variety Pack will include...

Original Bank Exchange Pineapple Cordial

Campo de Encanto Pisco has announced the nationwide launch of its Original Bank Exchange Pineapple Cordial. Made entirely with all-natural ingredients, this pineapple gomme syrup is a quintessential component of  Pisco Punch, the company says, a cocktail first created at San Francisco’s bygone Bank Exchange Saloon in the mid 19th century. The Original Bank Exchange Pineapple...

Hedges Family Estate 2012 La Haute Cuvée

Hedges Family Estate has announced its new wine from the Red Mountain AVA of Washington State. La Haute Cuvée is a Demeter-certified, biodynamically-farmed and vinified 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, the company says. The 2012 La Haute Cuvée is available only in...

Vino Noceto Aged Sangiovese Line

Vino Noceto has announced its line of aged Californian Sangiovese wines, from the Amador County. The 2010 Noceto Sangiovese displays aromas of red berry and and cherry fruit, the company says, and tastes of cassis, cranberry and plum, with...

Cape Classics Imports Philippe Pacalet French Wines

Cape Classics continues to grow its French portfolio with the addition of seven Philippe Pacalet wines. Pacalet approaches winemaking with an innovative style, the company says, relying on independently farmed vineyards that capture characteristics of...