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5 Scotch Trends in 2020

Sales of single malt Scotch rose 9.6% in America in 2019, reaching $925 million total. That represents an $81-million increase over 2018. What’s driving this growth? Scotch has evolved. For many years this category was...

U.S. Spirits Sales Grew in 2019, But Tariff Threat Looms

U.S. spirits enjoyed another banner year in 2019 with sales and volume growth, but the threat of retaliatory tariffs still worries the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS). The council laid out...

Woodford Reserve Unveils 2020 Batch Proof Bourbon

Woodford Reserve has released its annual Woodford Reserve Batch Proof, bottled at 123.6 proof in 2020. This expression is part of the Master’s Collection series. Woodford Reserve Batch Proof is the same grain bill and process as...

7 Valentine’s Day Cocktails

With Valentine’s Day around the corner (make your dinner reservations now!) we present 7 fun and festive cocktail ideas to help you and your special date celebrate this romantic holiday. Buy Me Flowers 1 ½ oz....

U.S. Spirits Industry Eyes Larger Influence in Washington D.C.

The U.S. spirits industry continues to build torwards a broader influence in our nation's capital. More than 17,000 supporters and 10 industry groups have reportedly joined Spirits United, the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States’...

Courvoisier Announces Avant-Garde Bourbon Cask Edition

Courvoisier Cognac has unveiled the latest release in the Courvoisier Avant-Garde Series: Bourbon Cask Edition. Available for a limited time, this expression is Courvoisier VS liquid finished in ex-Kentucky Bourbon casks. “We’re thrilled to release Avant-Garde...

Glenfiddich Rare Collection Releases Two 1975 Scotch Vintages

The Glenfiddich Rare Collection has unveiled two new releases: Glenfiddich 1975 Vintage Cask 4706 and Cask 5114. The Rare Collection Series, introduced in the 1990’s, is a selection of casks picked by Glenfiddich Malt Master Brian Kinsman. Released...

Rooster Rojo Tequila Appoints First Global Brand Ambassador

The Luxembourg-based Amber Beverage Group (ABG) has appointed its first global brand ambassador for the Mexican spirit Rooster Rojo tequila. Filling this role is the veteran bartender, Ansis Ancovs. The newly appointed brand ambassador has...

Limestone Branch Distillery Launches Bowling & Burch Gin

From the makers of Yellowstone bourbon comes the new gin brand, Bowling & Burch. Limestone Branch Distillery announced the new release this week. Bowling & Burch Gin is named after Head Distiller Steve Beam’s two...

MGP Launches Single Barrel Programs for Remus, Rossville Union Whiskeys

MGP continues to expand beyond its sourcing business with the newly announced single barrel whiskey programs for George Remus Bourbon and Rossville Union Rye. The distillery’s proprietary bourbon and rye whiskeys will both be available...