Author: Kyle Swartz
Podcast: Opposite Day at On & Off
by: Kyle Swartz
In this episode, Kyle and Melissa switch their usual roles: Kyle discusses wine while Melissa talks whiskey. Can Kyle pronounce a single French word correctly? Will …
TTB Establishes Official American Single Malt Category
by: Kyle Swartz
The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) has ratified a ruling that will officially create a recognized category for American single malt whiskey (ASM). …
Buffalo Trace Unveils 2024 Van Winkle Collection
by: Kyle Swartz
Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery and Buffalo Trace Distillery have announced the return of the Van Winkle Whiskey Collection. Known for its wheated recipe, the Van …
Penelope Bourbon Unveils Maple-finished Havana
by: Kyle Swartz
Penelope Bourbon has announced its latest innovation in cask-finished bourbon with the release of Havana. The Penelope team looked to capitalize on the popularity of maple …
Woodford Reserve Releases Latest Batch Proof Series: 119.5
by: Kyle Swartz
Woodford Reserve has released its annual limited-edition, high-proof expression — Woodford Reserve Batch Proof. The 2024 bottling comes in at 119.5 proof. Batch Proof showcases the …
Old Forester Rolls Out 11YO Bourbon, Warehouse I
by: Kyle Swartz
Today marks the 91th anniversary of Repeal Day, and Old Forester is celebrating the end of Prohibition with the release of a new, limited-edition expression: Warehouse …
Constellation Brands Divests Svedka to Sazerac
by: Kyle Swartz
Constellation Brands announced today an agreement to divest its Svedka vodka brand to Sazerac. This transaction, subject to customary closing conditions, including receipt of regulatory approvals, …
Stoli Group USA, Kentucky Owl File for Bankruptcy
by: Kyle Swartz
Recent consumer trends and global events have been unkind to the Stoli Group USA and its Kentucky Owl brand, which both filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy …
Tröegs Double Blizzard
by: Kyle Swartz
Tröegs Independent Brewing has announced the release of Double Blizzard, a higher-ABV version of its longest-running seasonal IPA, Blizzard of Hops. Clocking in at 8.3% ABV, …
How Alcohol Retailers, Bars and Restaurants Embrace Sustainability
by: Melissa Dowling
While many beverage alcohol brands have increased their commitment to more sustainable production and distribution, on- and off-premise operators are taking aim to lower their carbon …
