Author: Kyle Swartz
Blog: Mezcal Makes for Hot Food Pairings
Mezcal is ready for its moment. As customers expand their palates and drink through whiskey and tequila, they will inevitably seek new categories to explore. Makers of premium …
Buffalo Trace Distillery Expands With $200M Investment
In response to rising demand, Buffalo Trace Distillery of Franklin County, KY, announced plans last week to significantly expand operations. A capital investment of more than $200 …
Kentucky Bourbon Production Sets 48-Year Record
Kentucky bourbon is enjoying a historic boom time. The state’s distilleries filled 1,886,821 barrels last year, according to the Kentucky Distillers Association (HDA), breaking production records that have stood since 1967. …
Torresella Pinot Grigio 2015
Torresella Winery was founded in 1984 in the Eastern Veneto region of Italy, and recently released its Pinot Grigio 2015. Bottles are sealed with a stelvin/screwcap and come in packaging designed to …
Hangar 1 Fog Point Vodka
Hangar 1 Vodka is launching Hangar 1 Fog Point, the first ever spirit to be made with San Franciscan fog-caught water. In the face of the California drought, …
1792 Full Proof Bourbon
A 125-full-proof bourbon is the latest limited edition release in the 1792 Bourbon lineup. Bottled at the same proof it was originally entered into the barrel, …
Exploring the Diversity of Northwest Wine
As consumers continue to increase their per-bottle spend, California’s fine wine rivals to the north are nibbling away at the leader’s market share. The Golden State’s …
How Bars Are Better Highlighting Their Logos And Brands
Standing out in the mind of today’s over-stimulated customer has never been harder for bars and restaurants. Besides competing with similar businesses, they also have to …
Gin Expands With Cocktails and Craft
“Ten years ago, if you mentioned ‘botanicals,’ people would have thought you were talking about gardening,” quips Bob Fowkes, co-founder of Brockmans Gin. “That’s changed; consumers …