Author: Kyle Swartz
Copper and Kings American Dry, Old Tom Gins
Louisville-based Copper & Kings American Brandy Co. is launching two Kentucky copper pot-distilled gins. These are an American Dry Gin using an apple brandy base, and …
Anchor Brewing Sold to Sapporo, Anchor Distilling to Split Off
Craft beer takeovers are now coming from overseas. The 121-year-old San Francisco brewery Anchor Brewing, a pioneer in the craft beer movement, has been acquired by Sapporo …
When Temperatures Heat Up, This Bar Sells Drinks For a Dime
Fun times can turn on a dime this summer. Ginger Monkey, a tavern in the Phoenix suburb of Chandler, has found a new way for customers to …
Is the Craft Beer Boom Nearing its End?
The craft beer category continues to grow, but at an increasingly slower rate. According to numbers released this week by the Brewers Association, which represents small and …
Buffalo Trace Opens New E.H. Taylor Tour
Buffalo Trace Distillery will begin tours of its “Bourbon Pompeii” site this August. Officially called the E. H. Taylor Tour, this will visit three sites at …
Smithworks Vodka Expands Into 5 More States
The new American vodka brand Smithworks Vodka, co-owned by country music star Blake Shelton, has expanded its distribution into five additional states. The spirit is now available in Iowa, Michigan, Louisiana, Ohio and Nebraska. …
Westward American Single Malt Whiskey
House Spirits Distillery, now celebrating more than a decade in Portland’s craft distilling community, has announced the national release of its Westward American Single Malt whiskey. …
Vivanco Crianza 2013 and Reserva 2011
The Spanish winemaker Vivanco has announced two new releases: Vivanco Crianza 2013 and Reserva 2011. Vivanco Crianza 2013 is 100% tempranillo. Grapes come from Atlantic-influenced vineyards in Briones, with vine …
How Fogo de Chão Modernized its Brazilian Steakhouses
Brazilian steakhouse concepts began to crop up in the U.S. about 20 years ago, introducing Americans to the churrasco and rodizio style of dining. The format …
Winesellers Adds French Producer Prosper Maufoux to Portfolio
Winesellers, Ltd. has to announced a new addition to its French portfolio: Prosper Maufoux. Based in Santenay, in the heart of Burgundy, this producer will have …