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The Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing (CCSW) certification is among the top accreditations for sustainably produced wine in the country. Introduced in 2010, the CCSW is administered by the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance (CSWA), a nonprofit leader...

The Kentucky Distillers’ Association today announced that Kevin Smith of Beam Suntory has been elected chairman of the 141-year-old non-profit trade group that unites, promotes and protects the state’s bourbon and distilled spirits industry.  Smith, who is...

In one of Bourbon Hunting Season’s most eagerly anticipated moments, Buffalo Trace Distillery has announced its 2021 Antique Collection of uncut and unfiltered whiskeys. This year’s lineup does not include the traditional George T. Stagg...

Furthering its educational mission, the Bourbon Women Association has announced its new Amber Circle Diversity & Inclusion Initiative. This new scholarship program builds on the organization’s Amber Circle mentoring program that started in 2019. It strives to empower women and those...

Domaine Bousquet, a leading Argentinian producer of organic wines, has spruced up its bubbly packaging and listed their certifications on the back labels. All four wines are certified vegan (Veg Argentina), sustainable (Bodegas de Argentina),...

Covid-19 sped up the alcohol ecommerce trend already growing before 2020, boosting companies like City Hive. This New York-based business provides an all-in-one ecommerce platform for wine and spirit shops. As the pandemic paralyzed...

Buffalo Trace has announced the one-time release of Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Warehouse C Bourbon. Available this spring, the special bottling is another honoring of Col. Edmund Haynes Taylor, Jr., who left his mark on the distillery...

For the past few years, Buffalo Trace Distillery has been amidst a $1.2-billion dollar infrastructure investment — including new barrel warehouses. At a capacity of 58,800 barrels each, these 10 additional warehouses gives the National Historic Landmark and trend-setting U.S. distillery...

Snoop Dogg and 19 Crimes have unveiled their newest wine: Snoop Cali Rosé. This is a blend of grenache and zinfandel. Snoop Cali Rosé is the brand’s first California rosé, and second collaboration with the hip-hop icon. “We...

Four Roses Small Batch Select, a popular whiskey among enthusiasts, has increased distribution into additional states. Four Roses Small Batch Select is a non-chill filtered, 104-proof bourbon, first introduced in 2019 to just five states. It was...