Author: Kyle Swartz
375 Park Avenue Spirits Becomes Exclusive Importer of Saint-Vivant Armagnac
The French spirits group La Martiniquaise has named 375 Park Avenue Spirits as the exclusive United States importer for its Saint-Vivant Armagnac brand. Produced in France, Saint-Vivant is currently the number …
2016 Alcohol Trends on Display at DISCUS Holiday Event
Alcohol trends of 2016 were the theme of the annual Distilled Spirits Council Holiday Event. Everything from Jägermeister and Serpent’s Bite, to Laphroaig and Macallan, showcased …
Wicked Dolphin Gold Reserve Rum
Wicked Dolphin of Florida has announced Wicked Dolphin Gold Reserve Rum. The newest edition to the Wicked Dolphin Rum line is made with 100% Florida sugarcane and …
Maker’s Mark Increases Production with New Still
Maker’s Mark Distillery’s third still has gone live at the company’s production facility at Loretto, KY. This will increase production of Maker’s Mark bourbon. The third still is a mirror image …
Interview with Tom Jensen, an American Making Whiskey in Ireland
There’s opportunity in America for Irish whiskey. Although the category still trails scotch sales in the U.S. by about 1 to 4, it is gaining steam. …
Drink Submission: VOV Fizz
1 oz. VOV 2 oz. gin 1 oz. heavy cream ¾ oz. fresh lemon/lime juice Few drops of orange blossom water ½ oz.-1 oz. Club Soda …
Heineken Pulls Desperados Tequila-Flavored Beer From U.S.
Heineken announced yesterday that it will stop selling its tequila-flavored beer Desperados in America. The company had launched Desperados in the U.S. in July, 2014. Blended with tequila barrel-aged lager, …
Jose Cuervo Celebrates the Rolling Stones in the House of Hendrix
Jose Cuervo reunited the Rolling Stones and Jimi Hendrix last week — in spirit, at least. The tequila brand launched its special edition “The Rolling Stones …