News & Notes

SKYY Vodka is introducing two new flavors to its Infusions line—Texas Grapefruit and Pacific Blueberry. Made with natural ingredients, these new infusions blend grapefruit and ripe blueberry with SKYY’s premium distilled vodka. SKYY Infusions Texas Grapefruit...

Next month, Woodford Reserve will roll out a new permanent line extension, Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey. The third permanent line extension to join the Woodford Reserve portfolio, Rye has been in development for...

Strongbow Hard Cider recently announced details of its Cider at its Bestest program, a fully integrated retail and on-premise promotion. It will include digital media, in-store displays and signage, shopper offers and brand engagement across social media...

Jim Beam has announced its new Bonded Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Aged four years and 100 proof, Jim Beam Bonded has a slight oak spiciness, medium-bodied with a warm, balanced flavor. The aroma features oaky cooperage notes...

The Oban Distillery has announced the Little Bay Scotch whisky, crafted from small batches of single malt whiskies, in the smallest casks to allow more contact with the wood. Little Bay has a rich, smooth expression and fruity style, with a...

SVEDKA Vodka is launching a new flavor, Grapefruit Jalapeño, while also entering the 100-Proof category market. Grapefruit Jalapeño fuses grapefruit-flavored vodka with a jalapeño bite. SVEDKA 100-Proof has a smooth, clean taste which ends with a warm finish. Both new products will be available nationwide,...

Director Ron Howard, left, received the Critics' Choice Louis XIII Genius Award on Jan. 15 at the 20th annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards ceremony in Los Angeles. Presented this year by actor Chris Hemsworth, right, the third annual Critics'...

I recently had lunch in Manhattan with Han Shan, Hudson Whiskey’s brand ambassador. He won his position with the distiller through a contest called “Making the Cut,” which sought candidates for the job who...

Diageo announced the launch of its new single grain Scotch whisky, Haig Club. Developed in partnership with David Beckham and Simon Fuller, Haig Club is crafted at Cameronbridge in Fife, the oldest grain whisky...

Congenial Spirits has introduced Twelve Five Rye, a small batch rye whiskey distilled in Iowa. Named for the day Prohibition ended, the whiskey is made at Cedar Ridge Winery and Distillery, the first licensed...