News & Notes

California Wines Achieve Domestic, Global Sales Growth in 2014

The California wine market continues to flourish. According to The Wine Institute, California wine shipments in the U.S. totaled 225 million cases in 2014, up 4.4% from the previous year, with an estimated retail value of $24.6...

Heineken Heads to Cities for Summer Program

This summer, Heineken is bringing back its 360-degree Cities program intended to inspire LDA+ consumers to "break from their usual routines and make the most out of their cities" every time they grab a Heineken, according to a press...

Innis And Gunn Rare Oak Pale Ale, Highland Ale

This spring, independent Scottish brewer Innis & Gunn — known for oak aging all its beers — will release two beers featuring native Scottish flavors: the seasonal Innis & Gunn Rare Oak Pale Ale and the limited edition Highland Ale. The...

Sauza Tequila Redesigned Bottle

Sauza Tequila, the flagship brand of Casa Sauza, will debut a new premium look in June 2015. The refreshed brand highlights the Sauza family heritage, quality and craftsmanship behind the spirit and elevates its visibility and presence...

Taylor Fladgate 1965 Single Harvest Tawny Port

Taylor Fladgate, imported into the U.S. by Kobrand Corporation, released its first 50 Year Old Single Harvest Tawny Port in 2014 with the 1964. At the beginning of 2015, the 1965 50 Year Old...

Promoting Responsible Drinking Takes a Team Effort

Two leaders in the alcohol industry recently teamed up to promote responsible, legal drinking. Pernod Ricard USA and Southern Wine & Spirits of America, Inc. completed a national effort on May 6 to promote retailer...

WSWA Acquires Minority Share in Tech Company Drizly

The landscape of digital alcohol services continues to shift. WSWA Services, LLC, an affiliate of Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA), has purchased a minority share in Drizly, the Boston, Mass.-based tech company specializing in mobile,...

Emory Vodka Blake Emory ‘Zebra Love’ Bottle

Blue Vase Marketing has announced the Spring 2015 launch of Emory Vodka, inspired by New York-based artist Blake Emory. Emory Vodka enters ultra-premium beverage market as a 100% corn-based product that is naturally gluten free while being six times distilled during the fermentation...

Blue Chair Bay Rum Banana Cream and Vanilla

Blue Chair Bay Rum has announced two new flavors: Banana Rum Cream and Vanilla. Banana Rum Cream is a blend of fresh, sweet, ripe banana with caramel and vanilla notes brought together with Caribbean, according to the company....

anCnoc 24 Year Old

anCnoc has announced the U.S. release of its 24-Year-Old Highland whisky. Amber in color, the 24 Year Old has a dense sweet spice on the nose with a note of Christmas cake, according to the company....