Interview: John Hayes on Brown-Forman Meeting the Challenges of 2020
Our 2021 Growth Brands Spirits Supplier of the Year is Brown-Forman.
Founded in 1870, Brown-Forman celebrated 150 years in 2020. The company offers an array of industry-leading brands across various categories, including Jack Daniel’s, Woodford...
Dewar’s Releases Japanese Smooth Scotch Whisky
The latest cask-finished Scotch release from Dewar's is Dewar’s Japanese Smooth.
This new expression finishes Dewar’s 8-year-old, double-aged whisky blend in Japanese Mizunara oak.
"Mizunara" translates to "water oak," a nod to the wood’s porous nature. The finishing results in...
Del Maguey Unveils Vida De Muertos Single Village Mezcal
Del Maguey has announced Del Maguey Vida de Muertos as the newest expression within their mezcal portfolio.
Del Maguey Vida de Muertos is a twice-distilled, single village mezcal with an ABV of 45%.
Inspired by the...
Luxco Launches Remus Repeal Reserve Series V Bourbon
Luxco and MGP have announced the release of Remus Repeal Reserve Series V Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
Remus Repeal Reserve is an annual series from George Remus Bourbon. It's produced to commemorate the repeal of Prohibition...
D’Usse Announces 1969 Anniversaire Limited Edition Cognac
Cognac brand D’Usse has released its newest premium offering yet: the 1969 Anniversaire Limited Edition collection.
This Cognac aged for decades from a single barrel at one of the oldest houses in France — the Château de Cognac —...
Bardstown Bourbon Releases Fifth Versions in Fusion and Discovery Series
Continuing to expand their own product line, Bardstown Bourbon Company has introduced Fusion Series #5 and Discovery Series #5.
Fusion Series #5 is a blend of three Kentucky straight bourbons aged between three and 11 years.
Discovery Series...
Vodka Trends in 2021
Thanks to the top vodka trends in 2021, this behemoth category survives and thrives — even during the pandemic — with its versatility, mixability and enduring popularity.
At-home consumption spurred sales via takeout cocktails...
Diageo Becomes First Spirits Sponsor of the NFL
The National Football League has named Diageo as the first ever Official Spirits Sponsor of the NFL.
This multiyear sponsorship includes opportunities for onsite activation and engagement with adult fans, as well as broadcast,...
Ole Smoky Distillery Unveils James Ownby Whiskey Brand
Ole Smoky Distillery has announced the launch of a small-batch whiskey brand, James Ownby Reserve Tennessee Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
This 94-proof whiskey aged in American virgin charred oak barrels. It filtered through the Lincoln County...
George Dickel Launches Dickel Bourbon
George Dickel has announced the latest release from its Cascade Hollow Distillery — Dickel Bourbon.
This new permanent line extension aged 8 years.
“At Cascade Hollow, we have a lot of whiskies that exemplify the Tennessee...