Yellow Spot
Yellow Spot, one of Ireland’s single pot still Irish whiskies, has officially entered the U.S. market.
The 12-year-old Yellow Spot is matured in a combination of American bourbon, Spanish sherry and Spanish Malaga casks. It...
1800 Colección
1800 Tequila, a Proximo Spirits brand, has announced its newest offering, 1800 Colección. The aged, limited-edition extra añejo tequila comes in a pewter decanter designed by celebrated artist Gary Baseman. The design is inspired by...
Double Barrel Irish Whiskey
Glendalough Irish Whiskey had announced the launch of the company’s new Double Barrel Irish Whiskey.
Glendalough’s new whiskey offering is crafted in small batches from a mash of malted barley and corn. It is aged...
Diageo and Thin Film Unveil ‘Smart Bottle’
It's a natural transition: smartphone, smart car, smart TV, and now a 'smart bottle'.
Diageo and Thin Film Electronics ASA, a developer of printed electronics and smart systems, will reveal a prototype Johnnie Walker Blue Label smart...
‘The Last Great Malts’
John Dewar & Sons Ltd. has announced plans to offer a range of new expressions of never-before-released single malts. The drams of Craigellachie, Aberfeldy, Aultmore, Deveron and Royal Brackla will launch as the “Last Great Malts." For generations, these whiskies have been...
Diageo to Invest $400 Million in Tequila Don Julio
Diageo will invest approximately $400 million in the future of Tequila Don Julio.
The announcement today re-affirmed Diageo's long-term commitment to its Mexico operations, according to a press-release, following completion of the company's acquisition last week of Tequila Don Julio.
In addition to increasing...
‘Jack Fire’
The Jack Daniel Distillery has announced the nationwide release of their hot cinnamon spirit, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Fire.
Following its successful limited release last year, the ‘Jack Fire’ is now available in all 50 states.
Jack Fire brings together the...
Ultimate Spirits Challenge Announces 2015 Award Winners
Ultimate Spirits Challenge, a global standard for spirits competitions, announced today the winners and full results for the 2015 Challenge.
Now in its sixth year, Ultimate Spirits Challenge celebrates 33 Chairman Trophy winners, the highest award, along...
Spotlight Q&A: Whiskey Renaissance
I recently spoke to Yvonne Briese, Diageo’s VP of Marketing for North American Whisky (NAW). From Crown Royal to Piehole to Orphan Barrel, the company’s brands appeal to a wide variety of consumers and...
Training a Scotch Sales Team
Although dwarfed by the relative size of the Bourbon and Canadian whisky markets, Scotch remains one of the standard bearers of the urban consumerism. Its cachet of uncompromised quality, breadth of expression and dynamic...