Author: Kyle Swartz
The 12 Most Interesting Products at WSWA 2016
From hemp-infused vodka to whiskey finished with Honey Locust, there were ample interesting products at the 2016 Wines & Spirits Wholesalers of America Conference (WSWA). The annual conference …
Marriott Hotels Launches Bourbon Battles Cocktail Competition Series
Marriott Hotels, the flagship brand of Marriott International, has kicked off its Bourbon Battles competition. This is a five-city tour in the search for a bourbon cocktail champion. Hosted …
The 2016 Spirits Growth Brands Awards: Top-Sellers and Market Trends
This year’s wine and spirit Growth Brands Awards winners sold nearly 130 million 9-liter cases in 2015, averaging almost 1 million cases per winner. The Beverage Information …
Interview: Chopin Vodka Founder Tad Dorda Is Passionate About Potatoes
I recently spoke with Chopin Vodka founder Tad Dorda to discuss the changing vodka market and the brand’s newest product introductions. Chopin is a small-batch producer …
Delivery.com Increases Alcohol Presence With BrewDrop Purchase
A new player is growing within the digital alcohol world. Delivery.com, a platform for online ordering and on-demand delivery in general, announced this week that it has acquired BrewDrop, …
Pisco Portón Acholado
Pisco Portón, LLC announces the addition of Pisco Portón Acholado to the company’s portfolio. The company is expanding its portfolio to offer additional expressions designed to …
Truly Spiked & Sparkling
Truly Spiked & Sparkling — a new spiked sparkling water — has hit shelves. With 100 calories and 2 grams of carbs per serving, Truly Spiked & …
Duck Foot Brewing Company Bottles
Duck Foot Brewing Company is releasing their beers in bottles for the first time. Opened less than a year ago in San Diego, Duck Foot will initially …
Guotai International Baijius
Guotai International, LLC will showcase its portfolio during the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America 73rd Annual Convention and Expo in Las Vegas, April 18 – …
French Luxury Wines Look To Tap Into America’s Expanding Premium Market
Luxury is in. Premium wines, a trend that took off in America in 2011, continue to gain steam. While bottles priced under $10 struggle for sales, …