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Why Rum is Poised to Take Off

“There is real excitement in the premium rum space,” says Sean Yelle, category director, dark spirits, at Campari Group, whose portfolio includes Appleton Estate and Wray & Nephew.  That’s due to a confluence of factors,...

Diageo Unveils New Italian Gin Villa Ascenti

Diageo has announced a new Italian distillery and premium gin. The brand, Villa Ascenti, will initially launch this May in 14 European countries. The new $469,000 distillery was built on the site of Villa Ascenti...

The GlenDronach Unveils Grandeur Batch 10 27YO Scotch

The GlenDronach has announcd the U.S. release of The GlenDronach Grandeur Batch 10 — a 27-year-old Scotch with very limited release. The expression is a single malt whisky that married of some of the oldest...

Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum Introduces Savage Apple

Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum has introduced Savage Apple, a 70-proof apple-flavored spiced rum, marking the first new liquid innovation since the launch of the original Sailor Jerry 19 years ago. With an suggested retail price...

Distilled Spirits Council Names Craft Advisory Council

The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS), an advocate for the distilled spirits industry, today announced a newly constituted Craft Advisory Council to represent craft distillers’ positions on policy issues. “DISCUS is fully...

The Balvenie Announces New ‘Stories’ Line of Single Malts

The Balvenie Single Malt Scotch Whisky today announced the launch of The Balvenie Stories: a collection of single malt whiskies meant to represent tales of character, endeavor and craft from The Balvenie Distillery in...

4 Emerging Imported Spirits

The craft spirits movement is hardly contained to America. Countries across the globe now play host to a worldwide market of premium spirits from craft producers. After all, consumer appetite for high quality and interesting stories are...

Buffalo Trace Releases New Installment in Old Charter Oak Series

Old Charter Oak French Oak is the latest release from Buffalo Trace Distillery, as the company continues to explore different and unique oak tree varietals. Buffalo Trace obtained a small number of barrels from France...

Mezcal Amarás Expands Distribution in U.S.

Mezcal De Amor S.A.P.I. De C.V., owners of Mezcal Amores in Mexico which is known in the U.S. as Mezcal Amarás, announced today that they are expanding their sales and marketing in America and...

Basil Hayden’s Releases Caribbean Reserve Rye

Basil Hayden's Bourbon has announced the limited-time release of Basil Hayden's Caribbean Reserve Rye. Taking inspiration from the contrasting flavors of rye and rum, this is a blend of an 8-year-old Kentucky straight rye whiskey...