U.S. Spirits Had Banner Year in 2017 Behind Premiumization
The U.S. spirits industry enjoyed another strong year of growth in 2017, according to data presented this morning at the annual Distilled Spirits Council (DISCUS) economic briefing in Manhattan.
Supplier sales rose 4% — a...
Glenmorangie Announces New Distillery
The Highland Scotch whisky brand Glenmorangie celebrated 175 years this week with announcement of a new still house.
The Glenmorangie Company will fund the expansion with a "multi-million-pound investment," the company says.
Subject to planning approval, Glenmorangie...
How Imported Vodka Will Perform in 2018
Imported vodka brands face a challenging environment in the U.S. market. Overall growth remains fairly flat and imports face competition from domestic vodka and American craft brands. And of course, brown spirits (especially whiskey)...
Four Roses Unveils New Packaging For Bourbon
The classic whiskey brand Four Roses unveiled new packaging for its namesake offering Four Roses Bourbon.
The updated look is meant to maintain consistency, in color and style, with the brand’s other signature products: Four Roses...
How to Pair Whiskey With Chocolate
What goes better together than whiskey and chocolate? They share complimentary sweet, toffee or caramel flavors. Or if a whiskey is a little weak or too bold in some areas, the proper candy pairing...
Bacardi To Acquire Patrón Tequila
Bacardi Limited, the largest privately held spirits company in the world, announced today a definitive agreement to acquire 100% ownership of Patrón Spirits International AG and its Patrón brand of tequila.
The transaction, which is...
Pernod Ricard Acquires Remaining Stake in Avión Tequila
Pernod Ricard USA has completed its acquisition of the remaining stake in Avión Spirits LLC, owner of the tequila brand Avión, from its joint-venture partner Tequila Avión.
Brand Founder Ken Austin (whom we interviewed in...
Castle Brands Partners With Bardstown Bourbon Co.
The Bardstown Bourbon Company (BBCo) announced today that Castle Brands, makers of Jefferson’s Bourbon and other alcohol brands, has joined BBCo’s Collaborative Distilling Program.
Castle Brands will work with BBCo to produce custom bourbon and...
Meet Jaiker Soto, Who’s Innovating Rum For Modern Palates
Jaiker Soto is the creative mind behind some of the more innovative premium rums made today. As master blender at Destileria Serralles, makers of Don Q, he oversees production of a wide variety of rums...
Opici Wines Adds Three New Whiskey Brands
Market Street Spirits, a division of Opici Wines founded in 2014, has expanded by adding three new brands of whiskey. The new lines are:
Tullibardine Single Malt Scotch Whiskies
The Temple Bar Whiskies
Rebellion Bourbon...