Bacardi Files Freedom of Information Act Request For Havana Club Rum Ruling
The renewed battle continues over the U.S. trademark registration of Havana Club Rum.
Bacardi has filed a Freedom of Information Act to find out why the U.S. government last month granted the renewal of the...
The Birth of a Craft Distillery: Tommyrotter
It’s boom time for craft distilling. Drinkers today have a taste for local, small-batch spirits. Increasing numbers of small distilleries are firing up stills across the nation.
Take Tommyrotter Distillery in Buffalo. The staff here numbers two. Opened last...
Scotch Tax Cut Generates $137M for Treasury — SWA Seeks More Cuts
A 2% tax cut last year on scotch prices drove $137 million in additional revenue for the United Kingdom treasury, according to the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA).
The cut was the UK’s first tax decrease...
Northern Lights: Canadian Whisky Aims to be the Next Big Thing
The latest issue of Beverage Dynamics focused on imports. We begin online by turning to our neighbors to the north:
“In this neck of the woods, Canadian whiskies have always been very strong sellers,” says...
Orphan Barrel Launches Gifted Horse, an Accidental Whiskey
Misfortune can sometimes turn into opportunity. Even better when there’s whiskey involved.
Such was the case with the seventh release from Diageo’s Orphan Barrel line: Gifted Horse American Whiskey.
This new bottle — with a suggested...
Sazerac Announces Import Deal for Scandinavian Spirit Aquavit
The Sazerac Company hopes more Americans will take to aquavit.
A flavored Scandinavian spirit dating back to the 15th century, aquavit is distilled from grain or potatoes, like vodka. The distinctive flavor of aquavit derives from herbs and spices...
Irish Whiskey Leads Record Growth in Exports
Booming sales of Irish whiskey helped boost the country's food and drink exports to record heights in 2015.
In a review recently released by Bord Bia, the Irish Food Board, estimates indicate that the value of Irish food...
The Rise of Rye: Bourbon’s Spicier Sibling is Having a Moment
Rye whiskey is enjoying a renaissance. For the first time in a century, the category is growing rapidly. Sales are up 530% since 2009, from 88,000 9-liter cases that year to over a half...
Cuban Government Receives U.S. Trademark for Havana Club Rum
In a move that could reverse decades of how Havana Club rum is sold in this country, The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office awarded the brand's trademark registration to the Cuban government.
Havana Club is Cuba's most...
Brown-Forman Sells Southern Comfort and Tuaca Brands to Sazerac
Brown-Forman Corporation announced today that it has sold its Southern Comfort and Tuaca trademarks to Sazerac.
The final total price for both brands was $543.5 million.
The decision to sell reflects Brown-Forman's evolving portfolio strategy and a continuation to...