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Absolut Visionary Michel Roux Dies at 78

Michel P. Roux, chairman/CEO of Crillon Importers, passed away suddenly on April 30 at his home in his Florida. A highly accomplished marketer, Roux was instrumental in the development, distribution and success of several beverage...

A Taste of The Glenlivet’s Winchester Collection Vintage 1967

It isn’t everyday that you get invited to taste a 50-year-old Scotch—one that sells for $25,000. So I was delighted to accept an invite to a whisky dinner in April that included a toast...

Orphan Barrel Announces 26-Year-Old Scotch Release

Diageo's rare-whiskey line Orphan Barrel has unveiled its latest release: Orphan Barrel Forager's Keep Single Malt Scotch 26 Year Old. The aged liquid comes from Pittyvaich, a Speyside distillery that closed in 1993 amidst the...

10 Cocktails for Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo is here, and it’s time to celebrate with agave-based spirits, festive cocktails and Mexican beer. Cinco de Mayo—which is not Mexican Independence Day; it’s the day the Mexican army defeated the French...

Hendrick’s Gin Launches Limited-Edition ‘Midsummer Solstice’

Hendrick’s Gin has announced the release of Midsummer Solstice, a small-batch, limited-edition gin by the woman who first created Hendrick’s — Master Distiller Lesley Gracie. The release features an arrangement of floral essences chosen to...

WhistlePig Expands Distribution Through Republic National

A premium rye brand has increased its distribution. In the second quarter of 2019, WhistlePig will launch with Republic National Distribution Company (RNDC) in North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska and New Mexico. WhistlePig is also re-aligning...

Bardstown Bourbon Co. Releases its First Kentucky Straight Bourbon

The Bardstown Bourbon Company (BBCo) has announced the release of its first Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Bardstown Bourbon Fusion Series #1. The product is a blend of Bardstown Bourbon Company’s estate-made, two-year-old wheat and high-rye...

7 Bartending Pros Pick Their ‘Must Have’ Rums

Editor's note: As so many alcohol trends begin at bars and restaurants, we occasionally cross-post content from our on-premise sister publication, Cheers. If you could stock just a few rums, which three would you pick? Several...

Pernod Ricard Agrees to Buy Malfy Gin

Drinks giant Pernod Ricard announced that it has agreed to buy the Italian gin brand Malfy. This range of gins, distilled by the Vergnano family in the Italian region of Moncalieri, has a presence...

Sombra Mezcal’s John Sean on Supporting the Emerging Mezcal Category

Mezcal has seemingly graduated from spirits trend into full-fledged category. It now claims a place on the backbars and cocktail menus of most chic bars and restaurants, while modern consumers with their ever-adventurous palates...