Author: Kyle Swartz
Laphroaig 27 Year Old
Laphroaig has unveiled its new 27 Year Old Scotch whisky. A limited-time addition to the distillery’s lineup, Laphroaig 27 Year Old maintains notes of the trademark Laphroaig peat …
7 Business Trends that Defined U.S. Craft Spirits in 2016
No doubt, the U.S. craft spirits market is booming. The craft distilling industry sold nearly 6 million cases in 2016, up 18.5% in volume over 2015, …
WSET Launches Free App for Wine Tasting Notes
The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET), a global leader in wine and spirits education, has launched a wine tasting app. The new WSET Tasting Notes app helps …
Why Brandy is the Next Big Thing
“We are bored of whiskey; let’s get on to the next thing already—Cognac and brandy,” says Liz Pearce, the group beverage director/partner of Chicago-based bar/restaurant operator …
Yellowstone Limited Edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon 2017
Limestone Branch Distillery has unveiled the 2017 version of Yellowstone Limited Edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon, finished in charred wine casks, set to hit the market this …
Amazon Wine Will Shut Down at the End of 2017
After five years of business, Amazon Wine will close down at the end of this year. Amazon alerted sellers of the news on Monday, according to …
Basil Hayden’s Unveils First-Ever Permanent Whiskey Line Extension
Basil Hayden’s today announced the first new permanent extension to its whiskey portfolio: Basil Hayden’s Dark Rye. The new expression blends a Kentucky straight rye whiskey …
Here’s How Much Big Beer’s Premium Brands Shrunk in 2016
The super-premium and premium beer category suffered in 2016 from the same problem as light beer: there’s a Millennial malaise towards it for not being craft …
Dogfish Head Pennsylvania Tuxedo
Dogfish Head will bring back its Pennsylvania Tuxedo beer for 2017. Brewed in collaboration with the outdoor clothing company, Woolrich, Pennsylvania Tuxedo has a grassy citrus kick …
Guinness Celebrates 200 Years in America with Special Releases
American craft beer drinkers have a lot to be thankful for Guinness. Founded in Ireland in 1759, the beer brand invented nitro brews in the 1950s, …