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W.L. Weller Bourbon Gets A New Look

The W.L. Weller Bourbon brand will receive a packaging upgrade this December. Weller Special Reserve, Weller Antique, and Weller 12-Year-Old Bourbon Whiskey will use a brand new bottle design that is taller and "more sophisticated,"...

Loch Lomond Group To Import Scotch Portfolio Into U.S.

The Loch Lomond Group will unveil its portfolio of scotch in the United States this month. Fourteen bottlings will initially be available. The Loch Lomond Collection includes Loch Lomond Reserve and Signature Blends, Loch Lomond Original Single Malt,...

Matthew McConaughey Writes, Directs, Stars In, And Releases New Wild Turkey Ad

When Wild Turkey contacted movie/television star Matthew McConaughey about being their new brand spokesperson, they envisioned him as a good fit. So did he, so much so that McConaughey countered with a different proposal: he wanted to be...

Buffalo Trace Distillery Announces 2016 Antique Collection

Buffalo Trace Distillery has released details about its 2016 Antique Collection of five limited-release whiskeys. Introduced more than a decade ago, the Antique Collection has gained a cult following among whiskey connoisseurs. The 2016 Antique Collection whiskeys will be available...

Sazerac Acquires The Last Drop Distillers

The Sazerac Company today announced its purchase of The Last Drop Distillers. This acquisition will allow Sazerac to extend its portfolio into the super-premium craft market, the company says in a press release. as well as expand...

New Ice Cube Tech Detects When Drinks Are Finished and How Many You’ve Had

That high-tech ice cube in your cocktail is looking out for you. The vermouth brand Martini has launched a new ice-cube shaped device, Smart Cube, that can be added to drinks in addition to traditional ice. As guests consume...

The Rise Of Craft Cocktail Mixers

Editor's Note: As part of our efforts to also cover on-premise trends, which inevitably affect off-premise sales, we occasionally post stories published by our sister publication, Cheers magazine. Like this one, about the rise in bars and restaurants...

7 Trends Shaping The Alcohol Industry in 2016-17

The modern drinker is changing. With that come new trends that have been disruptive, while also providing opportunity for beverage retailers. Consumers today want to know more about the history and production methods behind what...

Ready-To-Drink Beverages Take Off As Consumers Seek Convenience, Quality

The Ready-to-Drink (RTD) product segment has seen significant growth each year with new entrants and innovation, due greatly to a new wave of consumers seeking convenient alternatives to fit their active lifestyles. As a result,...

New Spirits Company Targeted Towards Dog-Lovers Begins Crowdfunding

Love dogs? And whiskey? Then there might be a new brand ideal for you. Husband-and-wife team Joe and Lauren Luby — lifelong lovers of both canines and brown spirits — have launched an Indiegogo campaign to raise funds for Two...