Interview: Women in Spirits, with Beth Buckner of Maker’s Mark
March is Women’s History Month. In 2024 this comes as the U.S. spirits industry highlights and celebrates numerous women who have made huge contributions. Including Beth Buckner, senior manager of innovation and blending at...
How Long Can Tequila’s Growth Last?
Tequila has been an industry darling in recent time. Double-digit growth in this category has helped lead the overall spirits market higher for years now. How much longer can the boom times continue for...
Bacardi Testifies Before Congress in Havana Club Rum Matter
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...
Eddie Russell Promoted to Wild Turkey Master Distiller
Wild Turkey has promoted long-time employee Eddie Russell to head bourbon distiller.
Eddie will work alongside his distillery mentor, and father, Jimmy, a fellow master distiller who has worked at Wild Turkey for 60 years. Eddie is his family's...
Balblair Vintage Releases: 2003, 1999, 1990, 1983
2003 Vintage - Infused with floral notes and hints of citrus fruits, apricots and honey, Balblair 2003 combines orange, lemon, honey and spice. Suggested Retail Price: $70.
1999 Vintage - Copper in appearance with flecks of sparkling bronze....
Russell’s Reserve Whiskey Packaging Update
Russell’s Reserve has unveiled new packaging for its line of small batch bourbons and ryes.
While the liquid remains the same, the new packaging embodies the family heritage and craftsmanship behind the Russell’s Reserve brand, the company...
Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Rye
Russell’s Reserve has unveiled its Single Barrel Rye.
"Rye Whiskey is booming, and Master Distillers Jimmy and Eddie Russell are responding the only way they know how – a 104 proof, barrel-aged spice bomb like only...
Woodford Reserve Names Elizabeth McCall Master Distiller
Woodford Reserve today named Elizabeth McCall as Master Distiller, the third in the bourbon brand’s 26-year history, succeeding Chris Morris, who will assume the role of Master Distiller Emeritus.
McCall, who has been training for...
