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Admiral Nelson’s Black Patch Premium Black Spiced Rum

Admiral Nelson’s Rum has announced its Black Patch Premium Black Spiced Rum, which is filtered through the charred American White Oak used in the Bourbon-aging process. It is a more robust style of Admiral Nelson’s Spiced Rum,...

Cruzan Blueberry Lemonade Rum

Cruzan Rum has announced the addition of Cruzan Blueberry Lemonade Rum to its portfolio of premium, flavored rums. Available nationally, this new flavor blends Cruzan Rum with the flavors of ripe blueberries and citrus to create a well-rounded spirit with the taste...

Evan Williams Peach Bourbon Whiskey

Heaven Hill Brands has added to its portfolio of Evan Williams Flavors with the release of Evan Williams Peach. With the tagline "No Fuzz. All Flavor,” Evan Williams Peach combines the smoothness of Evan Williams Bourbon with...

Casamigos Campaign Aims to Build a House of Friends

Casamigos Tequila — a premium brand founded by George Clooney and Rande Gerber — is hoping fans connect this summer with its House of Friends campaign. The campaign first appeared on the national TV show Extra last Friday, and then...

Saint Arnold Brewing Co. Saint Arnold Bishop’s Barrel No. 10

Saint Arnold Brewing Co. is celebrating its 21st anniversary this week with the release of Saint Arnold Bishop's Barrel No. 10. The Saint Arnold Bishop's Barrel series involves aging small-batch beers in barrels chosen to enhance and complement the characteristics...

1800 Tequila Keith Haring Essential Artists Series

1800 Tequila has selected the late Keith Haring to be the newest artist to adorn the seventh Essential Artists series limited-edition bottles. Known worldwide for his unique, bold style mixed with social activism, Haring will have six of his original...

Owl’s Brew White and Vine Tea-Based Mixer

Owl’s Brew has announced the addition of a fourth flavor to its growing lineup of tea-based cocktail mixers. White and Vine, the brand's first white tea-based product, blends white tea with all-natural watermelon, pomegranate, and lemon peel, for...

Barton 1792 Distillery Sweet Wheat Bourbon

Barton 1792 Distillery will soon debut its first ever new 1792 whiskey expression: 1792 Sweet Wheat, a Kentucky straight bourbon. Distilled back in 2007, the recipe features wheat as the secondary grain, rather than traditional rye. “Using wheat...

Diageo President Announces Retirement at Year’s End

Larry Schwartz, President Diageo North America, has announced his intention to retire at the end of the calendar year, after 40 years in the drinks industry. "I am proud to be a bartender’s son and grandson,...

Grand Marnier Offering Personalized, Premium Cognac for Father’s Day

Looking for a luxurious gift for dad? Exclusively for Father's Day, Grand Marnier's Grande Cuvée Collection is offering personalized engraving of a "Happy Father's Day" message on the collection's handcrafted bottles. Grand Marnier's Grande Cuvée Collection features...