News & Notes

Rogue Chipotle Whiskey

Rogue Ales and Spirits has announced Rogue Chipotle Whiskey, small-batch whiskey distilled with Rogue Farms chipotle peppers. Rogue Chipotle Whiskey begins at the Rogue farm in Independence, Oregon, where two acres of jalapeños grow close to the...

Hibiki Japanese Harmony Blended Whisky

Beam Suntory has announced the U.S. introduction of Hibiki Japanese Harmony Whisky. Hibiki Japanese Harmony pays tribute to the original Hibiki first launched in 1989 to commemorate the Suntory philosophy to live in Harmony with Nature...

Wildling Winemaker’s Red Blend

McWilliam’s Wine Group Ltd has announced the release of Wildling premium red wine. Launching in the U.S. this summer, Wildling is sourced in large part from 40-year-old, untrellised vines, there company says. The 40-year-old vines are bush vines, meaning...

2013 Unfiltered Blonde Chardonnay

Brandi Glanville has joined the beverage industry with the release of her first wine Unfiltered Blonde, in partnership with Tyson and Jenni Rippey of the Rippey Wine Company. This 2013 Unfiltered Blonde Chardonnay was produced in Sonoma County and one vineyard...

Rye Whiskey Volumes Up 530 Percent Since 2009

Rye whiskey, bourbon’s spicy cousin, is making a roaring comeback, according to new supplier data from the Distilled Spirits Council. Since 2009, rye whiskey volumes have grown 536% from 88,000 9-liter cases to over a half...

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...