Author: Kyle Swartz
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 …
J.J. Corry The Gael Irish Whiskey
The bonded Irish whiskey brand J.J. Corry has announced the launch of its blend The Gael in the U.S. J.J. Corry The Gael is made with …
Vodka Regains its Voice in the Mixology Movement
“Vodka is still a huge driver for us,” says Brandon Wise, beverage director for the Sage Restaurant Group, a Denver-based multi-concept operator with 13 units. “The …
Redhook Brewery’s Woodinville Facility Heads to Auction
Changes continue for Redhook Brewery. The large-scale brewer last year closed its 20-acre facility in Woodinville, WA. Parent company Craft Brew Alliance said the location was operating at only 30%. …