Beam Suntory Sells Sherry and Brandy Brands to Philippines Company
Beam Suntory Inc. today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Jerez-based brandy and sherry business to Emperador Inc., of the Philippines.
The agreement includes the Fundador, Harveys, Terry and...
Trans-Pacific Partnership Will Help Alcohol Industry, Says Distilled Spirits Council
The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States today said the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement, once implemented, will benefit the U.S. distilled spirits industry by opening markets for its products.
The historic trade agreement includes...
Behind the Barrel-Strength: An Interview with Wyoming Whiskey’s David DeFazio
The first legal distillery in Wyoming has launched its first barrel-strength bourbon.
Wyoming Whiskey opened nine years ago in Kerby, Wyoming. The distillery crafts whiskey from the state’s natural resources, including grains grown within one mile of...
Terlato Wine Group and South Africa’s Distell Group Form Partnership
Terlato Wine Group and South Africa's Distell Group Limited announced today that they will merge Terlato's Artisan Spirits division with Distell's U.S. spirits division.
The merging will result in a joint venture to be operated as a division...
Interview With Roberto Serrallés About 150 Years of Rum Making
Serrallés and its Don Q Rum brand both celebrated their 150th anniversaries in 2015. To mark the occasion, sixth-generation rum maker Roberto Serrallés (pictured above) created Reserva de la Familia Serrallés, a 20-year-old rum with a $1,865 price...
2 Chainz Talks About His Jägermeister Video, ‘Dirty Amber’ Cocktail
Entertainers are natural ambassadors for alcohol brands. Music and drinks go together at parties and celebrations. Among the latest performers to take this role is 2 Chainz. The Grammy-nominated rapper is a new spokesperson for Jägermeister.
Partnering...
Maker’s Mark Increases Production with New Still
Maker’s Mark Distillery’s third still has gone live at the company's production facility at Loretto, KY.
This will increase production of Maker’s Mark bourbon. The third still is a mirror image of the distillery’s two existing stills, the company said. This...
Deck the Aisles with Brandy and Cognac
Festive brandy and Cognac packaging can boost year-end sales.
Retail sales are looking rosy for this holiday season, say many financial experts.
A combination of lower gas prices, an improved labor market and rising home values...
Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye Named 2016 World Whisky of the Year
Renowned whisky writer Jim Murray today announced Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye as the 2016 World Whisky of the Year, marking the first time a Canadian Whisky has received the honor.
The recognition comes at a time...
Interview with Tom Jensen, an American Making Whiskey in Ireland
There’s opportunity in America for Irish whiskey.
Although the category still trails scotch sales in the U.S. by about 1 to 4, it is gaining steam. Pernod Ricard’s Irish lineup has performed impressively in recent...