Author: Kyle Swartz
New Amsterdam Named Official Vodka of the NHL
New Amsterdam Vodka and the National Hockey League today announced a multiyear U.S. partnership naming the spirit the Official Vodka of the NHL. This is the …
Distilled Spirits Council Applauds Three-Country Trade Deal
The Distilled Spirits Council today applauded the newly announced, modernized trade agreement: the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). “Trade is a key component to a strong economy, …
Highland Park Valknut
Continuing its viking-themed releases, Highland Park has announced a new special-edition single-malt Scotch: Valknut. In partnership with Danish designer Jim Lyngvild, Highland Park Valknut is the second …
The Glenrothes Swaps Old Branding for Age Statements
At a time when some Scotch brands have zagged away from age statements, The Glenrothes has zigged back into that direction. The Speyside distillery has unveiled a …
5 Trends Driving Growth for Cordials and Liqueurs
Craft and cocktail trends both continue to drive sales in the cordials and liqueurs category. These trends have also spurred producers in the category to come …
Two Whiskeys Join Woodford Reserve’s 2018 Master’s Collection
Woodford Reserve today announced the release of two different expressions this fall for its Master’s Collection: Woodford Reserve American Select Oak and Woodford Reserve Oat Grain …
Copper & Kings Via Chicago American Brandy
Louisville-based Copper & Kings American Brandy Co. has collaborated with Chicago’s Few Spirits on a copper pot-distilled American Brandy matured in Few Rye Whiskey barrels. “This was …
Oakspire Bourbon Barrel Ale
New Belgium Brewing and Knob Creek Bourbon have collaborated on the launch of Oakspire Bourbon Barrel Ale. This 9%-ABV beer used Knob Creek bourbon-soaked oak spirals …
Catching Up With Innovations in American Whiskey
Keeping up with the changes in American whiskey is a full-time job. Just ask retailers, with customers lining up for limited-time offerings of rare releases, new …
Watch: Leaders of Yuengling, Dogfish Head and Mike’s Hard Discuss Beer’s Challenges
The beer category has recently hit headwinds. This was much on the mind of attendees during the 81st National Beer Wholesalers Association Convention this week in …