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Straight Talk

Call it a luxury problem. When execs in charge of Maker'€™s Mark last spring announced their intent to lower the proof of their flagship bourbon, the reaction was an immediate and almost uniform '€œNo!'€ from...

Beer Hunter Cocktail Wins Bärenjäger Competition

More evidence that beer cocktails are still a big thing, a libation called the Beer Hunter has won the fourth annual national Bärenjäger Bärtender Competition. The contest, sponsored by Bärenjäger Honey Liqueur, crowned Naomi Levy of...

Kahlúa Pumpkin Spice

Kahlúa  has launched its latest seasonally inspired flavor, Kahlúa Pumpkin Spice. The autumn offering features a seasonal twist of natural pumpkin and fragrant spices blended with 100% Arabica coffee and sugarcane rum, according to the company....

Skinnygirl Supports Dress for Success

Bethenny Frankel, the original Skinnygirl, on Sept. presented a check for $100,000 on behalf of Skinnygirl Cocktails to Joi Gordon, CEO of Dress for Success Worldwide, an international not-for-profit organization that promotes the economic...

St. Elder

M.S. Walker has released St. Elder, an all-natural Elderflower liqueur crafted in small batches from fresh elderflower blossoms. This artisanal liqueur features notes of white flowers, lychee, honeysuckle, citrus and alpine herb aromas, the...

Surf’s Up at Absolut’s Stuga Event in California

A surfer hangs 10 at Absolut Vodka's Stuga event on Aug. 20 in San Diego. The mobile tour is designed to educate, entertain and engage local bartenders and mixologists with the brand and its...

Berentzen Wild Cherry

Berentzen has introduced Berentzen Wild Cherry to its lineup that includes Apple and Pear liqueurs. The light fruit liqueur is made with fresh, natural ingredients and can be enjoyed straight-up or mixed in cocktails,...

UV Salty Watermelon and UV Peach

Phillips Distilling Co. launched two new flavor additions to its UV Vodka portfolio of flavored offerings: UV Salty Watermelon and UV Peach. The brand now features 19 distinct flavors. UV Salty Watermelon is the...

Winners of The Spirits International Prestige Awards Announced in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS , Aug. 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Spirits International Prestige ("SIP") Awards'€”a distinguished spirits competition where consumer palate is king and brands receive ratings based on merit rather than marketing'€”were held...

New Naughty Cow Flavors

Naughty Cow has added two new flavors to the original Chocolate Milk liqueur: Raspberry, which combines rich chocolate with the sweet and tart flavor of raspberries, and Cake, which pairs chocolate and cake flavors....