Author: Melissa Dowling
How to Mix With White Vermouth
Blanc vermouth, or bianco, as it’s called in Italy, is a powerhouse—a world-leading style, according to François Monti, a Madrid-based spirits expert. So why isn’t it …
Old Elk Distillery Adds 19 States to Distribution
Old Elk Distillery has grown significantly in 2018, expanding its presence from two states — Colorado and California — to 21. The Fort Collins, Colorado-based spirits …
Clyde May’s Straight Rye Whiskey
Conecuh Brands will release Clyde May’s Straight Rye Whiskey on September 1. The newest addition to the Clyde May’s lineup is aged a minimum of three …
Strong Sales Continue for Champagne and Sparkling Wine
Pop a cork and let the bubbly flow, because the good times continued in 2017 for the Champagne and sparkling wine. Last year this category grew …
Ballast Point White Wine Barrel-Aged Sour Wench
The San Diego-based craft brewery Ballast Point has announced their newest brew: White Wine Barrel-Aged Sour Wench. It’s now available nationwide. The beer, 7% ABV, is …
Brian Van Flandern Joins Southern Glazer’s
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits of Nevada announced today the appointment of Brian Van Flandern as the new executive director of mixology, spirit education and special …
Highland Park Announces 50 Year Old Single Malt
Highland Park has revealed its oldest release in quite some time. Highland Park 50 Year Old single-malt Scotch whisky is a very-limited release of only 274 …
2017 Domaine de Cala Rosés
Chef Joachim Splichal, founder of the Patina Restaurant Group, has launched two new rosé wines: the 2017 Domaine de Cala Rosé and 2017 Domaine de Cala …
Eying Expansion, Brockmans Announces New Sales, Marketing Partner
Brockmans Gin today announced the appointment of Blue Ridge Spirits & Wine Marketing as its new national sales and marketing company, to further develop the brand’s …
Wine Reviews: Cabernet Sauvignon
For this round of the Cheers Wine Panel, we asked members — retailers and operators from across the country — to sip and grade cabernet sauvignon. Any …