Demand for Japanese Whisky in America Outweighs Supply
Bottles do not last long on store shelves. Shipments are limited. Connoisseurs and curious drinkers grab what they can. The cost to purchase can rise well beyond the suggested retail price.
This may sound like...
Irish Whiskey Enters New Phase in Growth and Popularity
Irish whiskey enjoyed another strong year — one more in a string of annual double-digit growth.
The category has bulked up, now eclipsing single malt Scotch in volume, if not sales. Irish whiskey is entering...
Interview with Tom Jensen, an American Making Whiskey in Ireland
There’s opportunity in America for Irish whiskey.
Although the category still trails scotch sales in the U.S. by about 1 to 4, it is gaining steam. Pernod Ricard’s Irish lineup has performed impressively in recent...
Crossing the Pacific
What do consumers know, or think they know, about imported Japanese products? According to a number of sake and Japanese whisky experts, misconceptions about the category are plentiful and confusion is rampant.
Since retailers are...
Maker’s Mark Lets Retailers Customize in ‘Private Select’ Program
Whiskey enthusiasts can now make their own Maker’s Mark.
The company announced its newest program this week — Private Select.
This program allows retail customers to “make their own Maker’s,” the company says, by finishing fully-matured cask strength Maker’s...
A Global Phenomenon: Bourbon Continues to Boom
The chant “Buy American” can now be heard in bars and cocktail lounges around the globe. According to the Beverage Information Group, Bourbon is one of the bankable beverage trends in the U.S. Sales...
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...
Wild Turkey Master’s Keep
Marking his first release since being appointed to Master Distiller in January 2015 alongside his father, Eddie Russell and his Wild Turkey family announce the release of Wild Turkey Master’s Keep.
This limited-edition, 17-year-old Bourbon "heralds...
Hibiki Japanese Harmony Blended Whisky
Beam Suntory has announced the U.S. introduction of Hibiki Japanese Harmony Whisky.
Hibiki Japanese Harmony pays tribute to the original Hibiki first launched in 1989 to commemorate the Suntory philosophy to live in Harmony with Nature...
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....
