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Global Spirits Signs With M.S. Walker For New England Distribution

Global Spirits USA, an international manufacturer and marketer of wines and spirits, has signed M.S. Walker as its New England distributor of record beginning January 1, 2017. Through this new partnership, Global Spirits will distribute...

Brandy And Cognac Ride The Rise Of Brown Spirits

While the bulk of consumers’ and retailers’ focus is on whiskey, another brown spirit is also on the rise and poised for continued growth in the coming years. Brandy and Cognac sales were up...

Bacardi Names New Chief Global Communications Officer

Bacardi Limited today announced the appointment of K.C. Kavanagh as senior vice president and global chief communications officer. Kavanagh reports to Mike Dolan, chief executive officer of Bacardi Limited, and serves on the company’s...

Why Flavored And Spiced Rums Remain Hot Sellers

The bright spot in the rum category these days is the vibrant flavored segment, especially the spiced variants. The flavored rum category is growing and evolving, almost as a separate entity from light and dark...

Interview: Wyoming Whiskey’s David DeFazio On The Unusual Evolution of Outryder

When it opened ten years ago, Wyoming Whiskey became the state's first legal distillery since Prohibition. The Kirby, Wyoming-based distillery first launched a small-batch bourbon in 2012, followed by a single-barrel and a barrel-strength. Last month, Wyoming Whiskey launched...

Diageo’s ‘Whiskey 5’ Displays Educate Customers About Taste Profiles

The booming market for brown spirits has attracted numerous new consumers. A full 25% of whiskey purchases are now made by new entrants to the category, according to global drinks company Diageo. This does create potential...

Angel’s Envy Officially Opens New Distillery and Visitor Center

Angel's Envy will officially open its new distillery and visitor center to the public for guided tours beginning Saturday, November 19. Located at 500 E. Main Street in downtown Louisville, the new state-of-the-art facility (pictured...

8 Pumpkin Cocktail Recipes

For your customer planning their Thanksgiving party, here are eight pumpkin cocktail recipes: Pumpkin Apple Fizz Cocktail (shown above) 1 ½ oz. Pumpkin puree 2 oz. Apple cider 2 oz. Bourbon of choice Ginger beer to top In a shaker add the...

American Single Malt Is An Intriguing New Whiskey Category

American Single Malt is an emerging category. Grounded in Scotch traditions, it’s also defined by a U.S. spirit of experimentation. And as more distilleries release expressions — unique in their provenance and production —producers...

Constellation Brands Foresees Cannabis Alcohol

Laws and attitudes in America about cannabis are changing. After Election Day 2016, eight states have now legalized recreational use of the drug: Maine, Massachusetts, Colorado, California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington and Alaska. Twenty-one other states...