Interview: Why This New Japanese Whisky Brand is Old
Bushido Whisky is a newer brand of Japanese whisky that received positive marks in Jim Murray’s "Whiskey Bible 2020." Murray gave the brand's 17-year-old expression a high grade of 94.5. What differentiates this collection...
Blood Oath Bourbon Pact No. 6 Launches This Spring
Now in its sixth year, the Blood Oath bourbon series has announced the launch of Blood Oath Pact No. 6, coming this spring.
The series – the creation of Lux Row Distillers’ Head Distiller...
How Can Craft Distilling Survive The Coronavirus?
The U.S. craft spirits industry was booming before COVID-19 gripped hold of the globe. Consumers flocked to distillery tasting rooms across the country. U.S. spirits sales grew 5.3% last year, reaching a record high...
Tito’s Donates $2M in Response to COVID-19
Tito's Handmade Vodka has announced a $2-million donation in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
This money will go torwards organizations that are providing assistance to people currently affected by the crisis. This includes an immediate...
Interview: Pernod Ricard On Making Hand Sanitizer
As the Coronavirus crisis causes shortages in cleaning products, many distilleries have turned to making hand sanitizer. This includes global corporations like Pernod Ricard, which is both donating alcohol to hand sanitizer companies while...
Four Roses Temporarily Suspends Distilling in Defense Against COVID-19
As an additional measure to help reduce the potential spread of COVID-19 amongst employees and the community, Four Roses Distillery will temporarily suspend operations of its distillery located in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky.
The stoppage begins on...
Distilleries Seek Financial Relief from Federal Government
The alcohol industry has joined the growing list of industries seeking financial relief from Washington D.C. during the Coronavirus crisis.
In a letter sent yesterday to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Minority Leader...
Interview: The Rise of Blended Whiskey with Barrell Craft Spirits
“Blended” is no longer a dirty word in American whiskey. Before, the term had mostly meant cheaper products on bottom shelves. Now, this is a fast-expanding category that showcases premium whiskeys concocted by artful...
DISCUS Urges PA Gov. to Reconsider Liquor Store Closures
The Distilled Spirits Council has written a letter to Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf, urging him to undue his mandate that closed all the state's liquor stores.
Gov. Wolf made the decision as part of his...
Why Texas Distilling is Booming
Tito Beveridge obtained the first legal permit to distill spirits in Texas, starting in a small shack in Austin more than twenty years ago and selling his first case in 1997.
The beverage alcohol...