Is Age No Longer Relevant?
The conversation about whether age statements should be removed in liquor categories from rum to Scotch to Bourbon has been growing recently. Aside from increasing press coverage from industry analysts encouraging brands to drop...
Exploring Port Wine for the First Time
I recently had dinner with Fernando Seixas, export sales manager at The Fladgate Partnership, a Port Wine company. I regret that until I met with Fernando I'd never tried port wine. I always thought...
Martini Racing Makes Stateside Debut
Italian brand Martini is in its first year sponsoring the Williams Martini Racing Team in Formula 1, and on Nov. 2 the team made its American debut at the U.S. Grand Prix in Austin, Texas.
Beam Unveils Craft Series
Adam Harris, North American Bourbon Ambassador at Beam, introduced the new Jim Beam Signature Craft Series at the Flatiron Room in New York City. From the press release:
Jim Beam Signature Craft Quarter Cask is the...
Top Ten Takeaways from AB Media Day
I just returned from St. Louis, where I attended the annual Anheuser-Busch trade media open house. I had the opportunity to hear about the company's latest initiatives, sample some new products, take a look...
Editor’s Note: Starting a New Chapter
In the September/October issue on this page, the longtime editor of Beverage Dynamics Richard Brandes announced his retirement. I’m very grateful to Richie for the mentoring he’s provided over the last four years, which...
2014 Holiday Merchandising Guide
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More on Brandy and Cognac
We couldn't fit everything into the November/December issue's Brandy and Cognac feature, so here's some additional insight on the category.
Cognac Rules
All Cognacs are brandy but not all brandies are Cognacs, goes the old saying,...
Serralles Trip Photo Report
There were so many photos from my trip to Puerto Rico that I couldn't include in the November/December issue of Beverage Dynamics. Take a look at what I saw during my visit to San...
Ketel One Vodka Partners with The Hole at Art Basel
Ketel One held an event during Art Basel in Miami, unveiling a mix of art and music to promote the brand, which served cocktails exclusively created for the event. From the press release:
Ketel One...