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Buffalo Trace Distillery will make Blanton’s Straight From The Barrel available in the U.S. this fall.  This announcement follows Buffalo Trace Distillery making Blanton’s Gold Edition available annually in this country, starting over the summer. Like Blanton’s...

For this latest round of StateWays wine reviews, we tasked our panel of independent wine professionals to rate sparkling wines. As always, these selections include brief tasting notes, a grade and the wine’s retail price (which can...

For the latest round of our National Retailer Wine Panel reviews, we asked panelists — beverage alcohol retail owners and managers —to rate Cabernet Sauvignon, any style from anywhere in the world. As always, these...

Global luxury wine and spirits company Moët Hennessy has taken over distribution of Château d’Esclans, known for its fast-growing Whispering Angel brand. The change includes distribution across the U.S. in all 50 states.  Moët Hennessy will work alongside...

E. & J. Gallo Winery today announced that it has completed the acquisition of more than 30 wine brands from Constellation Brands. The closing of the agreement between Gallo and Constellation was approved by the...

The latest release from Crown Royal is their Crown Royal Noble Collection Rye Aged 16 Years. This limited-edition expression is the fifth and newest addition in the brand’s Noble Collection. Released on an annual basis, the Noble Collection highlights...

For our first wine panel of 2021, we asked panelists to taste and rate rosé wines. This remains one of the hottest styles in the industry. The array of rosés wines our panelists reviewed also...

The New Hampshire Liquor Commission (NHLC) has surpassed $3 million in donations to New Hampshire nonprofits over the past six years, with the conclusion of its largest and most recent fundraising effort for the...

As the RTD cocktail category continues to boom, E. & J. Gallo Winery has purchased LIQS, makers of spirits-based and wine-based cocktail shots. “Consumers want to enjoy their favorite cocktails now more than ever,” says Britt West, VP and...

Our 2021 Growth Brands Spirits Supplier of the Year is Brown-Forman. Founded in 1870, Brown-Forman celebrated 150 years in 2020. The company offers an array of industry-leading brands across various categories, including Jack Daniel’s, Woodford Reserve, Old Forester, Herradura...