Interview: How The Macallan Markets to Millennials
What do Millennials know about scotch?
Probably that their dad and grandfather drink it. But do they know the difference between a single malt and a blend? Islay versus a Speyside? Are all scotches smoky?...
Tasting: 2010 Brunello di Montalcino is a Vintage to Remember
The 2010 vintage was special for many Italian varietals. Perfect weather for wine growing helped along vineyards at every step of the harvest.
No surprise, then, that this year yielded an especially high quality of Brunello di...
Irish Cream Looks to Expand Beyond Holiday Sales
All Irish cream brands face two truths.
The first is that sales are by far the best around the winter holidays. The second is that the category contains a runaway leader: Bailey’s Irish Cream, the...
Texas Spirit: Southern Champion Begins Distilling in the Lone Star State
New distilleries are popping up across the nation, as the craft movement expands from coast to coast, border to border. This includes Southern Champion of Texas.
This distillery is the newest venture by Merrilee Kick, who is also...
7 Exotic Spirits Making their Mark in America
As the American romance with international spirits continues, retailers often find themselves in the position of selling alcohol categories beyond their working knowledge base.
Here, Beverage Dynamics presents seven of those exotic spirits in one...
Interview: Woodford Reserve Master Distiller Chris Morris on His New Distillery Series
Woodford Reserve joined a growing movement in whiskey last year by starting its own limited-release, small-batch line. The Woodford Reserve Distillery Series launched last July with Double Double Oaked and Sweet Mash Redux, and expanded this year with Frosty Four Wood.
These distinctly tasting...
14 Valentine’s Day Cocktails
Not everyone goes out on February 14. With an eye towards saving money, many people will stay home, especially Millenials. They'll celebrate Valentine's Day with their own cooking — and their own cocktails.
And the time to...
Jon Taffer Foresees a Craft Beer Bubble
The on-premise veteran Jon Taffer thinks craft beer is coming up on a bubble.
He tends to be right about these things. Taffer is perhaps best known for his starring role on Spike TV’s Bar Rescue. During his decades in the...
Caribbean Rums are Positioning Themselves as Sippers
Everybody thinks of whiskey as enjoyable straight up in a glass. But why not rum? Why do many consumers consider this spirit more suitable for shots, punch or vacation-time cocktails?
Anyone who’s ever drank premium...
How Scotch is Reinventing Itself for Modern Drinkers
Among whisky categories, Scotch is most venerable, enjoying a reputation for sophistication and elegance. That distinction, however, comes at a price. And that price has been rising, to the detriment of retailers.
Single malts are...