New Head Distiller at Hangar One Indicative of Women’s Expanding Roll in Spirits
There’s a women’s movement in spirits that is rapidly expanding. Top roles in production and representation are increasingly filled by females. Hangar One Vodka is in line with this trend. Last January, the brand named Caley...
Spanish Secret: 5 Reasons To Drink Empordà Wine
About an hour north of Barcelona is the Spanish region of Empordà. This coastal Catalonian area is known internationally for its Mediterranean beauty and the resulting tourism, and for containing one of the world’s...
Why Light Rum Could Be The Next Hot Category
“The stars are aligning for rum; I think it’s going to be the next hot spirits category,” says Draga Culic, brand director at Niche Imports, whose portfolio includes Mezan Rum. She cites growing interest...
The Zen of Zin: 40 Zinfandels Graded By Our Wine Retailer Panel
This latest issue of Beverage Dynamics Magazine, we asked members of our panel to taste and evaluate Zinfandels. As always, these selections include brief tasting notes, a rating and the wine’s retail price (which can...
Interview: How Stoli Adapted to the Gluten-Free Consumer Lifestyle
Stoli Group USA recently introduced Stoli Gluten Free, a new vodka made from corn and buckwheat. The latest addition to Stoli’s portfolio features the words “Gluten Free” on the front label and meets the...
Lustau Appoints New Cellar Master
Lustau, a producer of Sherries and Brandies from Jerez, has announced the appointment of Sergio Martínez to succeed Manuel Lozano as Cellar Master and head of Lustau’s winemaking team.
After 13 years working side by...
Koyle Wines Reflects of the Robust, Diverse Chilean Wine Industry
Chilean wines first gained traction in America in the 1980s but then dipped in the ‘90s. They have since come back in a big way: Chile is now the fifth largest exporter of wines...
Michter’s Cancels September Toasted Barrel Release, Announces Distillery Expansion
Michter's Distillery will not be releasing its Michter's US*1 Toasted Barrel Bourbon during 2016 after having to allocate whiskey elsewhere to meet demand, the company says.
"The popularity of our Toasted Barrel Bourbon release during...
8 Patriotic Cocktail Recipes To Celebrate July 4 with Style
Red White and Blue Sangria
1 bottle Viva Diva’s Strawberry Moscato wine
1 ½ cups cranberry juice
1 cup brandy
Juice from one large orange
2 cups fresh blueberries
7 oz. Fresh red raspberries
6 oz. Blackberries
1 Large red apple
In a...
Diageo Announces Virtual-Reality Tech In Fight Against Drunk Driving
Diageo has announced plans to roll out a first-of-its-kind immersive virtual reality (VR) technology that will allow consumers of legal drinking age to experience the many pitfalls associated with irresponsible drinking.
The program is being spearheaded by...
