DISCUS Study Paints Grim Picture of U.S. Distilling Amidst Pandemic
No doubt, 2020 will go down as one of the most difficult years for all U.S. businesses, including craft distilling.
A new study from the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) reveals the...
Maker’s Mark Unveils Finishing Series 2020 Limited Release Bourbon
Maker’s Mark today announced the launch of its 2020 Limited Release, the second bourbon in the Wood Finishing Series.
Following the release of last year’s Stave Profile RC6 — which amplified fruit flavors inspired...
Meet David Rodriguez, Patrón’s New Master Distiller
The tequila world saw a living legend retire last month with former Patrón Master Distiller Francisco Alcaraz officially announced that he was stepping down. His replacement is his protégé of many years: David Rodriguez,...
Diageo Acquires Aviation Gin
A popular craft gin brand with a celebrity spokesperson is changing hands.
Diageo announced today that it has reached agreement to acquire Aviation American Gin through the acquisition of Aviation Gin LLC and Davos Brands LLC.
Produced in...
1800 Tequila Debuts 1800 Cristalino
Continuing the emerging cristalino trend, 1800 Tequila has announced 1800 Cristalino, a new expression finished in port wine barrels.
A cristalino is an aged, filtered sipping tequila. Starting with 1800 Añejo’s recipe, 1800 Cristalino...
You Can Now Shop Alcohol on Your TV
Other than the pandemic, alcohol ecommerce has been the dominant trend of 2020. Customers forced home by lockdowns — and then later by fear of catching the virus — have increasingly embraced digital options...
Interview: Bacardi NA’s VP of Digital Commerce Talks Alcohol Ecommerce Trends
The COVID-19 crisis has fast-forwarded many emerging trends. This includes ecommerce, which was expanding into newer terrain like spirits sales at the beginning of this year. Now, with so many people hesitant to leave...
7 Watermelon Cocktails for Summer 2020
Watermelon and summer go hand-in-hand. You can make these cocktails anytime you have a delicious watermelon around — or just a hankering for the fresh and fun flavor.
The Walton Street
2 oz. Ketel One vodka¾...
Misunderstood Whiskey Joins 375 Park Avenue Spirits Portfolio
375 Park Avenue Spirits, a division of the Sazerac Company, has announced a national partnership with Misunderstood Whiskey, as the brand expands distribution across the U.S.
The new partnership begins Oct. 1, 2020.
Misunderstood Whiskey is known...
Brown-Forman Completes Sale of Early Times, Canadian Mist to Sazerac
A number of big-name brands in the world of brown spirits have officially changed hands.
Brown-Forman today announced that it has completed the sale of Early Times, Canadian Mist and Collingwood to fellow global alcohol...