New Headquarters for Ultimate Beverage Challenge
The UBC's new 2500 square foot space was designed to provide evaluation space for wines and spirits in the organization's Ultimate Spirits Challenge and Ultimate Wine Challenge.
Hometown Spirits: Tracking Consumption Preferences by Metro Area
Ever wonder what your region's top-selling spirits are? The Beverage Information & Insight Group did too, so they used data from the 2013 Liquor Handbook and results from recent Shelftrac studies to find out.
Devil’s Collection Wines
Concha y Toro and Excelsior Wines have announced Casillero del Diablo's new Devil's Collection, which debuts with a Red 2012 and White 2012. The white is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Gewurztraminer from Chile, while the red is a blend of Carmenere, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, also from Chile.
J Vineyards & Winery Announces Acquisitions
The wine producer announced the addition of vineyards in Annapolis, CA. Both are within the Sonoma coast AVA and bring the total number of estates owned by the company to ten.
Diageo Seeks Innovators
Diageo Technology Ventures is a new program whereby Diageo will commit $100,000 to support a number of pilot projects, each designed to solve business challenges and create growth.
A Taste for Classic Americana
It's a good time to be born and bottled in the USA - that is, if you're a whiskey. American brown spirits - straight whiskey, Bourbon and rye - are booming.
2014 Parker’s Heritage Collection
Heaven Hill announced the 2014 Parker's Heritage Collection limited edition bottling. The eighth edition of this annual release features a 13-year-old cask strength wheat whiskey. For the first time, the Heritage bottling will use an American Straight Whiskey instead of a Bourbon.
Old Forester Distillery Planned For Louisville’s Whiskey Row
Brown-Forman announces plans to build a $30 million distillery on Louisville's famed Whiskey Row for founding brand Old Forester.
Heaven Hill Heritage Center Gets 10th Anniversary Treat
The Heaven Hill Distilleries Bourbon Heritage Center is celebrating its 10th anniversary Oct. 15 with the release of a commerative Evan Williams Single Barrel Bourbon and a number of special events.
Tenshen Wine
Tensley Wines and TGIC Global Fine Wine Company have announced tenshen, a new red Rhone varietal blend from the Santa Barbara County AVA. The 2013 wine exhibits dark fruit accented by spice, according to the company.
