Interview: Jim Murray on the Evolution of American Whiskey
Among writers, what name is more synonymous with whisky than Jim Murray? The British journalist pioneered full-time whisky writing in the 1990s, and continues to shape the industry with his immensely influential Whisky Bible...
Interview: Maker’s Mark’s Jane Bowie on Innovating Bourbon
Maker's Mark Distillery, which is not necessarily known for new products, last month announced its first-ever nationally available limited-release bourbon. With the (long) name of Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series 2019 Limited Release: Stave...
Amazon Launches Exclusive Gin Brand
What seemed inevitable is now happening. Amazon has posted a new gin brand that is available exclusively through the online retail giant.
Tovess Single Batch Crafted Dry Gin is an English spirit from "a distillery...
U.S. Announces 25% Tariff on Scotch, Irish Whiskey, Other European Alcohol
As part of an ongoing trade war between the U.S. and Europe, the Trump administration today announced plans for a 25% tariff on all manners of European imports.
These includes Scotch whisky, along with European...
Bacardi Acquires Stillhouse
Bacardi Limited today acquired all the assets of Stillhouse, LLC.
Bacardi made an initial investment in Stillhouse in 2014 and has provided additional funding and strategic support to the company through the years. This acquisition...
When Will Consumers Understand American Single Malt?
U.S. distilleries produce an impressive diversity of American single malt whiskey, yet the question remains — do consumers understand the category?
This question was discussed during a panel hosted yesterday in Manhattan by the American...
Interview: Drizly Co-Founder Cory Rellas on Alcohol Ecommerce in 2019-20
Ecommerce is growing rapidly. Consumers increasingly purchase products online and expect prompt deliveries to their doorsteps. And while the world of alcohol might be slow in digitizing sales — whether due to legal hurdles...
How a Craft Distillery Captured the Flavor of Texas
Texas is truly at the heart of Firestone & Robertson Distillery.
From eye-catching branding to single-farm mash bills to a proprietary wild yeast strain and more, The Lone Star State is woven into the company’s...
Port Ellen Receives Approval for New Distillery Construction
Soon enough, whisky fans can sip Port Ellen without paying huge prices on the secondary market.
This legendary “ghost distillery” — closed in the mid ’80s during the most recent Scotch nadir — recently received...
Drizly Partners with Shop Rite & Tobacco in Louisiana
Drizly, the nation’s largest alcohol e-commerce marketplace, today announced a partnership with Shop Rite & Tobacco Plus, one of Louisiana’s leading liquor retailers. The partnership will bring delivery of beer, wine and liquor in under 60 minutes...
