Author: Kyle Swartz
Old Overholt Bonded Straight Rye Whiskey
New on shelves and back bars: Old Overholt Bonded Straight Rye Whiskey. In honor of the brand’s 100-year-plus history, they’ve tapped into an American distilling tradition: …
New Belgium Brewing Announces Layoffs
Another major craft brewer is going through tough times. New Belgium Brewing Company recently announced that it will let go of 28 employees across production, administration, …
Paul Hletko on How Legal Cannabis and Alcohol Can Coexist
With the current momentum behind cannabis, broad U.S. legalization is no longer a pipe dream. Voters have already approved recreational pot along the entire west coast …
Patrón Kicks Off ‘Search for 2018’s Margarita of the Year’ Competition
Patrón Tequila has begun its “Search for 2018’s Margarita of the Year.” Now in its fourth year, the cocktail contest features new recipes from seven competing …
Angry Orchard Rosé Hard Cider
Angry Orchard this spring will release Angry Orchard Rosé hard cider. Made with a blend of apples including red flesh apples from France, Angry Orchard Rosé …
Riga Black Balsam Herbal Liqueur
Amber Beverage Group has announced the U.S. release of Riga Black Balsam, an herbal bitter liqueur made in Latvia. The liqueur comprises 24 different plants, flowers, …
Ryan Reynolds Buys Ownership Interest in Aviation Gin
Deadpool, meet craft gin. Davos Brands announced today that actor, writer and producer Ryan Reynolds has acquired an ownership interest in its Aviation Gin brand. Reynolds reportedly pursued the investment …
Boston Beer Depletions Decreased Again in 2017
Last fiscal year was another tough one for the brand that helped spark the current craft beer boom. In an earnings report released this week, Boston …
Woodford Reserves Names Elizabeth McCall as Asst. Master Distiller
Woodford Reserve has announced that Master Taster Elizabeth McCall has been promoted to assistant master distiller, joining the ranks as one of the youngest female distillers …
Sam Adams Releases New England IPA Nationwide
In a sign that the biggest brewers have accepted the national trend of New England IPAs, category pioneer Sam Adams will nationally release it own juicy …