Top Canadian Whisky Trends in 2024
Although bourbon has been the big story in North American whiskey, Canada has a long history of producing original and creative whisky. Given its close ties with Scotland (hence the “whisky” spelling), which brought...
Jack Daniel’s Unveils 2024 McLaren Racing Bottle
The Jack Daniel Distillery has unveiled the 2024 edition of its limited Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey bottle that commemorates a partnership with McLaren Racing.
Available in Formula 1 race markets across the globe and select...
Tequila Ocho Introduces New Packaging
Tequila Ocho, a single-estate tequila brand, has unveiled a new global packaging design, unifying the look and feel of the brand worldwide.
“After having different branding and packaging in different parts of the world for...
Michter’s 10 Year Bourbon Returns for 2024
This April, Michter’s 10 Year Bourbon will roll out nationwide from the Louisville-based distillery, for the second consecutive year.
After taking off 2022, this release returned last year and now is back for 2024. The...
Sazerac to Acquire BuzzBallz
Sazerac, the global spirits company known best for owning Buffalo Trace Distillery, has signed a deal to purchase BuzzBallz, a fast-growing ready-to-drink (RTD) producer.
BuzzBallz was founded in 2009 by Merrilee Kick. The company's spherical...
Penelope Rio Returns to Shelves
Popular among whiskey fans when launched last year, Penelope Rio returns to shelves this month on a limited allocation of 5,000 (6-count) cases.
Rio is a double cask finish of American honey and Amburana, a...
Podcast: Getting a Grasp on Gin
In our first podcast devoted to gin, we talk with Brendan Bartley, head bartender and beverage director at the renowned speakeasy Bathtub Gin and the creator of Botanery Barn Distilling’s new Revivalist Garden Gin....
Crown Royal Launches Blackberry Flavored Whisky
The latest innovation from Crown Royal is the new, limited-edition release of Blackberry Flavored Whisky.
To create this Canadian blend, Crown Royal whiskies were selected by the brand’s master blender and infused with blackberry flavor.
On...
Yellowstone Unveils Rum Cask Finish Bourbon
Kentucky-based Limestone Branch Distillery has announced the second release in its Yellowstone Special Finishes Collection: Yellowstone Rum Cask Finish.
This is the latest innovation from master distiller Stephen Beam, and it is set to reach...
RTD Trends in 2024
Hard seltzer may have hogged the spotlight of the ready-to-drink (RTD) beverage alcohol market in recent years, but spirit-based RTDs and canned cocktails are providing the buzz today.
The U.S. RTD market grew 1.3% in...