American Craft Spirits Association Appoints New Board Members
The American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) has announced the reelection of veteran board members Jake Holshue of Rogue Ales & Spirits (OR) and Colin Keegan of Santa Fe Spirits (NM), as well as the election of three...
COVID-19 is Fueling a Home Mixology Movement
Consumers mixing cocktails at home was already a trend before the pandemic. But the COVID-19 crisis — with lockdowns and on-premise closures — has undoubtedly spread and accelerated this movement.
“Given the unfortunate circumstances limiting...
Angel’s Envy Bottles Bourbon Finished in Mizunara Oak
The rapidly growing whiskey brand Angel's Envy has unveiled its new bourbon, finished in Mizunara oak.
Angel's Envy Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Japanese Mizunara Oak Casks is a blend of four- and nine-year-old...
Brown-Forman Completes Sale of Early Times, Canadian Mist to Sazerac
A number of big-name brands in the world of brown spirits have officially changed hands.
Brown-Forman today announced that it has completed the sale of Early Times, Canadian Mist and Collingwood to fellow global alcohol...
Misunderstood Whiskey Joins 375 Park Avenue Spirits Portfolio
375 Park Avenue Spirits, a division of the Sazerac Company, has announced a national partnership with Misunderstood Whiskey, as the brand expands distribution across the U.S.
The new partnership begins Oct. 1, 2020.
Misunderstood Whiskey is known...
7 Watermelon Cocktails for Summer 2020
Watermelon and summer go hand-in-hand. You can make these cocktails anytime you have a delicious watermelon around — or just a hankering for the fresh and fun flavor.
The Walton Street
2 oz. Ketel One vodka¾...
Interview: Bacardi NA’s VP of Digital Commerce Talks Alcohol Ecommerce Trends
The COVID-19 crisis has fast-forwarded many emerging trends. This includes ecommerce, which was expanding into newer terrain like spirits sales at the beginning of this year. Now, with so many people hesitant to leave...
You Can Now Shop Alcohol on Your TV
Other than the pandemic, alcohol ecommerce has been the dominant trend of 2020. Customers forced home by lockdowns — and then later by fear of catching the virus — have increasingly embraced digital options...
Diageo Acquires Aviation Gin
A popular craft gin brand with a celebrity spokesperson is changing hands.
Diageo announced today that it has reached agreement to acquire Aviation American Gin through the acquisition of Aviation Gin LLC and Davos Brands LLC.
Produced in...
Meet David Rodriguez, Patrón’s New Master Distiller
The tequila world saw a living legend retire last month with former Patrón Master Distiller Francisco Alcaraz officially announced that he was stepping down. His replacement is his protégé of many years: David Rodriguez,...