RTDS Embrace Craft
The ready-to-drink (RTD) category has come a long way from cheap, sugary, pre-packaged cocktails commonly found on the bottom shelf. From these humble beginnings RTDs have evolved by embracing the craft movement. Now these...
What’s Driving Imported Whisky Sales in 2019
The brown-spirits boom is worldwide. The quality and diversity of whisky distilled across the globe have never been higher.
Consumers have caught on. U.S. drinkers who first tried whiskey through the red-hot bourbon movement are...
Pernod Ricard Acquires Firestone and Robertson Distilling
Following their recent purchase of a majority share in Louisville’s Rabbit Hole Distilling, Pernod Ricard has continued investing in premium U.S. craft spirits with the acquisition of Firestone & Robertson Distilling Co.
This distillery is headquartered in Fort...
Meet Dan McKee, the New Master Distiller at Michter’s
Dan McKee has big shoes to fill.
In April he received promotion to Master Distiller at Michter's Distillery in Louisville, following the retirement of one of his mentors, former Master Distiller Pamela Heilmann. Heilmann set...
Pernod Ricard Buys Castle Brands, Jefferson’s Bourbon
Pernod Ricard has continued its buying spree in the realm of spirits with the purchase of Castle Brands.
The acquisition price is $223 million.
The deal comprises the entire Castle Brands portfolio — including Jefferson’s Bourbon — following...
Jameson Announces Next Two Caskmates Craft Beer-Aged Whiskies
Jameson Irish Whiskey has unveiled the next two entries in its popular Caskmates series that ages the spirit in used craft beer barrels.
This newest duo features the “hyper local” breweries Revolution Brewing and Bale...
Johnnie Walker Launches Two More ‘Game of Thrones’ Whiskies
Johnnie Walker and HBO Licensing & Retail have introducing two new Scotch whiskies to mark the ending of the massively popular series “Game of Thrones.”
A continued collaboration with HBO, these limited-edition blends are inspired...
7 Emerging Mezcals and Tequilas
The increasing popularity of craft tequila has helped fuel the mezcal movement. Below we look at seven mezcal/tequila brands on the rise.
1) Mezcal El Silencio
Launched in 2014, this brand has grown thanks to a...
Buffalo Trace Announces the 2019 Antique Collection
It’s fall season and that means time for the 2019 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection of bourbon and rye whiskey.
This much-anticipated collection will once again feature five limited-release whiskeys of various ages, recipes and proofs....
How Has Rabbit Hole Distillery Emerged in a Crowded Whiskey Market?
The number of whiskeys on retail shelves and back bars has never been higher. So how does a new distillery stand out amidst the brown spirits boom?
Founded in 2012, Rabbit Hole Distillery was already...
