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Sazerac Launches ‘Mister Sam’ Whiskey as Tribute to Former Seagram’s Leader

The Sazerac Company has announced a new whiskey that celebrates a founding father of the modern distilled spirits industry. Sam Bronfman, or “Mister Sam,” immigrated to Canada from Imperial Russia in the late 1800s. Despite...

WhistlePig Eyes Continued Expansion with $55M Credit Line

The rye category has received a big boost. Premium whiskey brand WhistlePig announced today that it received a $55-million revolving line of credit from JPMorgan Chase, extending the existing $40 million line with JPMorgan Chase,...

10 Easter Cocktails to Spring For

Spring is here, the Easter Bunny is coming and so is summer. Here are a few fresh and fun cocktail ideas for the season. All Rabbits Go To Heaven ¾ oz. Rabbit Hole Rye¼ oz. Pear brandy¼ oz....

Jack Daniel’s Releases No. 27 Gold in the U.S.

After an initial launch in travel retail and select Asian markets, Jack Daniel’s is officially introducing Jack Daniel’s No. 27 Gold Tennessee Whiskey to the U.S. A double-barreled and double-mellowed expression of the classic Jack...

5 Emerging Flavored Spirits

The craft explosion has helped lift flavored spirits from the lower shelves up to the premium levels. Customers now look for high-quality ingredients and unique expressions as they spend more for flavored craft spirits....

Constellation Makes Minority Investment in Mezcal Producer

Constellation Brands has acquired a minority stake in the parent company of Mezcal El Silencio, a Los Angeles-based mezcal label. The investment was made through Constellation’s venture capital group that identifies and invests in emerging...

Jack Daniel’s Launches Augmented Reality App

Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey has rolled out an augmented reality app that takes consumers on a virtual journey of the Jack Daniel Distillery. This is done through a series of pop-up book-style dioramas, with more...

7 Trends Behind the Irish Whiskey Boom

Irish whiskey remains red hot. The category sold nearly 4.7 million 9-liter cases in the U.S. last year, according to DISCUS, which represents a 10% gain over 2017. Altogether that brought $1 billion in revenue...

Opici Wines Expands Portfolio with Highland Queen Scotch Whiskies

Market St. Spirits, a division of Opici Wines, has announced the addition of Highland Queen Whiskies. Named for Mary Stuart, crowned the "Queen of Scots" in 1561, Highland Queen Blended Scotch Whiskies are produced by...

Rebel Yell Launches New Branding, New Bourbon and 2019 10YO

Rebel Yell Kentucky Straight Bourbon has unveiled a new look for its brand lineup, while also announcing two whiskey releases for 2019. The new bottle features an embossed rounded shoulder in addition to a revised...