Spirits

All Irish cream brands face two truths. The first is that sales are by far the best around the winter holidays. The second is that the category contains a runaway leader: Bailey’s Irish Cream, the...

The fight over Havana Club Rum took another turn this week, as the American government renewed the brand's trademark for Pernod Ricard. The renewal of the trademark registration in the United States is valid through January...

New distilleries are popping up across the nation, as the craft movement expands from coast to coast, border to border. This includes Southern Champion of Texas. This distillery is the newest venture by Merrilee Kick, who is also...

As the American romance with international spirits continues, retailers often find themselves in the position of selling alcohol categories beyond their working knowledge base. Here, StateWays presents seven of those exotic spirits in one place,...

Continuing the Johnnie Walker Blue Label Lunar New Year pack series, the company has launched Johnnie Walker Blue Label 2016: Year of the Monkey. This commemorative bottle is available now, in limited release, at retailers across the country. The suggested retail price is $258...

Bacardi continues to defend its ownership of Havana Club Rum. The U.S. government last month granted renewal of the rum's registration to the Cuban government. In response, Bacardi FOI'ed the decision. And on Feb. 11, at the request of the...

Woodford Reserve joined a growing movement in whiskey last year by starting its own limited-release, small-batch line. The Woodford Reserve Distillery Series launched last July with Double Double Oaked and Sweet Mash Redux, and expanded this year with Frosty Four Wood. These distinctly tasting...

Beverage alcohol giant Pernod Ricard today announced significant organizational changes, including a number of executive transfers. Pernod Ricard has simplified its business in the Americas region to concentrate on the U.S. and Canada, according to a press release. This new entity...

Everybody thinks of whiskey as enjoyable straight up in a glass. But why not rum? Why do many consumers consider this spirit more suitable for shots, punch or vacation-time cocktails? Anyone who’s ever drank premium...

Among whisky categories, Scotch is most venerable, enjoying a reputation for sophistication and elegance. That distinction, however, comes at a price. And that price has been rising, to the detriment of retailers. Single malts are...