News & Notes

RumChata Summer Iced Coffee Sampler Pack

RumChata has brought back its iced coffee sampler pack for another summer. The sampler pack allows consumers to make their own RumChata iced coffee. Iced coffee is among the fastest growing beverage segments in the U.S. according...

Heineken and James Murphy Try to Orchestrate a New York Subway Symphony

Imagine if the New York City subway system sounded more melodic. Musician, audiophile, and Danish brewer James Murphy has an idea to accomplish just that, with the support of Heineken. The campaign — the latest in Heineken's “Open Your...

Maker’s Mark Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Maker’s Mark Cask Strength is Maker’s Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey straight from the barrel – uncut and unaltered. With a proof of approximately 110-115, the bourbon has even more front-of-the-palate flavors, according to the...

Jameson Teams with 5 Microbreweries on Barrel-Aged Program

Jameson Irish Whiskey has announced the next phase of its Jameson Drinking Buddies program, which highlights craft beer collaborations with American breweries. Continuing on last year’s collaboration with KelSo Beer Company of Brooklyn, Jameson is partnering with...

Unibroue Éphémère Pear Belgian White Ale

Quebec brewery Unibroue has announced the latest addition to its Éphémère beers, this one with the taste of ripe pears. Unibroue's newest creation has a pale gold color and a medium, sustained effervescence, according to the company, with...

Boca Loca Cachaça Bottle, Brand Updates

Boca Loca Cachaça is looking different these days. In 2014, a new management team was put in place to capitalize on the growing popularity of cachaça and Brazilian culture. Under the direction of Chief Operating...

Curious Traveler Lemon Shandy

Inspired by the old European pub classic, The Traveler Beer Company takes the traditional shandy and infuses it with American craft beer innovation and passion, according to the company. Rather than mixing ale with a citrus...

Mast-Jägermeister Acquires Sidney Frank Importing Company

Mast-Jägermeister, the global manufacturer of its namesake spirits brand, has agreed to acquire the full stock of its U.S.-based importer, Sidney Frank Importing Company, Inc. The two companies have worked closely together since 1974, according to...

Wyoming Whiskey Small Batch Bourbon

Coming soon to a store near you: a whiskey from out west. Wyoming Whiskey tries to break the traditional mold of where whiskey is produced and how it is produced, the company says. They are making the spirit without a master...

EY Recognizes Young’s Market Company Chairman with Lifetime Award

EY recently recognized a beverage industry veteran with a considerable award. EY honored Vern Underwood (above, far left) of Young’s Market Company — a leading distributor of wines, spirits and selected beverages in western United States — with a...