Jim Bean Bonded
Jim Beam has announced its new Bonded Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Aged four years and 100 proof, Jim Beam Bonded has a slight oak spiciness, medium-bodied with a warm, balanced flavor. The aroma features oaky cooperage notes...
Little Bay
The Oban Distillery has announced the Little Bay Scotch whisky, crafted from small batches of single malt whiskies, in the smallest casks to allow more contact with the wood. Little Bay has a rich, smooth expression and fruity style, with...
Grapefruit Jalapeño, SVEDKA 100 proof
SVEDKA Vodka is launching a new flavor, Grapefruit Jalapeño, while also entering the 100-Proof category market. Grapefruit Jalapeño fuses grapefruit-flavored vodka with a jalapeño bite. SVEDKA 100-Proof has a smooth, clean taste which ends with a warm finish. Both new...
Cloudy Alcoholic Lemonade
Crabbie's Fruits has announced Cloudy Alcoholic Lemonade, recommended to be served cold, straight from the bottle. Cloudy Alcoholic Lemonade is available now, through St Killian Importers, for a suggested retail price is $9.99 for a four pack of...
MillerCoors to release gluten-free beer
The expanding market for gluten-free products will soon include another beer from a big brewery.
MillerCoors announced plans to begin marketing a “natural gluten free” version of Coors next month, according to Ad Age. The...
Heineken’s ‘What’s Your Play’ Program Challenges Shoppers
Heineken USA has rolled out an interactive program this football postseason to direct consumers towards upscale brands while increasing repeat purchases.
The What’s Your Play portfolio includes in-store point-of-sales (POS) and merchandising elements, cross-merchandising offers...
He Made the Cut – Now He’s On the Hudson Team
I recently had lunch in Manhattan with Han Shan, Hudson Whiskey’s brand ambassador. He won his position with the distiller through a contest called “Making the Cut,” which sought candidates for the job who...
Trendspotting: How I Grew My Wine Business Using a P2P Loan
With more than 1,300 wine and liquor stores doing business in New York these days, standing out from the crowd in the city that never sleeps can be pretty tough. In the past few...
Anheuser-Busch Embraces Big Data
In November I traveled to St. Louis, where I attended the annual Anheuser-Busch trade media open house. I had the opportunity to hear about the company’s latest initiatives, sample some new products, take a...
Bota Brick
Bota Box has announced the Bota Brick, a new entry to the 1.5 liter wine category. Featuring the same environmentally responsible packaging as the original 3-liter Bota Box, Bota Brick is 100% recyclable and...