Author: Kyle Swartz
Bache-Gabrielsen Cognac House Announces First-Ever U.S. Distribution
Bache-Gabrielsen, a family-owned and operated cognac house, is entering the United States market for the first time in its 111-year history. Expanding on their success in Europe …
Distillers Visit Capitol Hill to Lobby on Tax and Trade Issues
Over 40 distillers from across the country gathered June 7-8 in Washington, D.C. for the Distilled Spirits Council’s seventh annual Public Policy Conference. As part of the conference, …
The Craft of Tequila: How Artisanal Techniques Have Lifted The Category
At a time when tequila sales are booming both in the U.S. and internationally, and a flood of new brands continue to appear at retailers’ doors, …
Creyente Mezcal Joven
Creyente Mezcal Joven is a blend of two 100% agave mezcals from two separate regions of Oaxaca. These are the rich soils of Tlacolula and the wild, mountainous …
How Much Sparkling Wine Has Grown In The Last Decade
Consumption of sparkling wine and Champagne has increased 55% in the past decade (pictured atop). And it shows no sign of slowing down. According to the …
HB Wine Merchants to Import Domaine du Théron Malbec From Cahors
HB Wine Merchants (HBWM) has been appointmented as U.S. importer for Domaine du Théron, an estate in the Cahors AOC of southwest France, a region known …
Why More Brands Are Turning Their Tasting Rooms Into ‘Brand Homes’
From distilled spring water to Kombucha to craft beer to organic wine, there’s a drink on the market to suit every taste. As a result, consumers …
Q&A: Duck Foot Elevates Gluten-Reduced Beer Into the Craft Category
Matt DelVecchio faced an unexpected problem while looking into launching a microbrewery in 2012. He was diagnosed with Celiac Disease. Suddenly, this beer lover couldn’t drink one …