Author: Kyle Swartz
Fruits and Wine Rosé and Fruit Blends
Fruits and Wine announced three new flavors of rosé blended with real fruit juices. The company says this launch satisfies the growing trend in the U.S reporting that 66% of …
Havana Club Puerto Rican Rum
Bacardi has announced a new national rollout of Havana Club Puerto Rican rum. The expansion features new bottle packaging, the introduction of a dark rum variant, Havana Club Añejo …
Smirnoff Red, White & Berry
Smirnoff kicks off the summer with its new Red, White & Berry vodka. This limited edition spirit is a mix of cherry, citrus and blue raspberry flavors, and is …
Guarachi Family Wines Appoints New Chief Winemaker
Guarachi Family Wines has announced the appointment of Julian Gonzalez as their new chief winemaker. Gonzalez comes from Paul Hobbs Consulting, the company says in a press release, …
Newly Formed Milestone Brands Acquires American Born Moonshine
The spirits company Milestone Brands LLC today announced the acquisition of American Born Moonshine from Windy Hill Spirits. Milestone Brands LLC, which also recently acquired Dulce Vida Tequila, was …
These Are The Best Beers For Summer 2016
Summer is the thirsty season. The temperature’s up, the weather draws us to outdoor pursuits and many of us are fortunate enough to have some extra …
Hailstorms Significantly Damage Cognac, Other French Wine Areas
Inclement weather badly affected vineyards last Friday in France — especially in Cognac. According to a Reuters article, up to 8% of vineyards in the Cognac region were …
Wine Column: Getting The Most Out Of Burgundy
My love affair with Burgundy dates back a long time, but it wasn’t until a trip to the region in 2000 that I became somewhat obsessed. …
Interview: WhistlePig’s Michael Hodge on Producing a 15YO, Vermont-Oak Finished Rye
Fans of rye whiskey have never had it better. The craft boom has powered a surge of interest in this classic category, leading to an increase …