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Old Elk Distillery Increases East Coast Distribution

Colorado-based Old Elk Distillery has expanded its distribution into New York. Starting this month, the brand is available in the state. Through a distribution partnership with Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, Old Elk Distillery will...

Russian Standard Enters RTD Category with Moscow Mule

The global brand Russian Standard Vodka has announced the national launch of its vodka-based ready-to-drink Moscow Mule. Made with natural flavors and at 8% ABV, the Russian Standard Moscow Mule is sold in 12-oz. copper-colored...

Stillhouse Spirits Moves into Vodka

Stillhouse Spirits, known for their whiskeys packaged in stainless steel cans, has announced a brand expansion into vodka. Stillhouse Classic Vodka is distilled from 100% estate-grown corn and limestone water, the company says, then filtered through...

Woodford Reserves Unveils 2019 Kentucky Derby Bottle

Woodford Reserve, the presenting sponsor of the Kentucky Derby, will showcase “The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports” with the release of its 2019 commemorative bottle. This year marks the 20th anniversary for the Derby bottle,...

AB InBev Acquires Cutwater Spirits

Anheuser-Busch has added Cutwater Spirits, the California-based producer of spirits and canned cocktails, to their growing Beyond Beer portfolio. Founded in 2016 by former Ballast Point executives, Cutwater Spirits quickly became known for their premium, ready-to-drink...

Why Bartenders—and Guests—Are Falling For Brandy

Editor's note: As so many beverage trends begin on-premise, we occasionally cross-post content from our on-premise sister publication Cheers. Brandy was once mostly relegated to being a sipping spirit, says Dallas bartender Christy Pope. “Now,...

Dublin Liberties Distillery Opens $11M Facility in Ireland

The Irish whiskey industry continues to grow. The Dublin Liberties Distillery this week opened a new $11-million facility in the heart of Dublin’s Liberties district. The company's whiskey portfolio includes the brands The Dubliner and The...

Pairing Mezcal with Food (and Coffee)

The mezcal movement remains hot across the country. Trendy restaurants like Evarito’s in Norwalk, Connecticut, now boast impressive collections of this Mexican spirit. Consumers have learned more about the category, as they taste through...

Devils River Whiskey Prepares For National Rollout

Texas-based Devils River Whiskey is eyeing a national rollout following a 2018 that saw 30,000 cases delivered to 5,000+ points of distribution across 12 states. “Our goal is to be in more than 30 states by the...

Report: U.S. Spirits Sales Enjoyed Another Record Year in 2018

Good times continue rolling for American distilled spirits. The Distilled Spirits Council today reported at its annual economic briefing that 2018 marked the ninth straight year of record spirits sales and volumes, reflecting continued market...