Author: Melissa Dowling
Q&A: Brown-Forman, the 2020 Spirits Supplier of the Year
Brown-Forman is the Spirits Supplier of the Year for our 2020 Growth Brands Awards. This honor reflects the bevy of beverage brands in their portfolio that grew …
That’s The Spirit: The 2020 Spirits Growth Brands Winners
Once again, spirits sales rose in 2019, continuing an unprecedented growth streak. This year’s list of Growth Brands winners includes 75 spirits across four categories: Rising …
Appleton Estate Unveils 8-Year-Old Rum, New Packaging
Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum has announced new 8 Year Old Reserve, as well as a major branding change. This release coincides with a brand relaunch, featuring newly …
On-premise Opportunities During COVID-19
Full-service restaurants immediately felt the business effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, as state and local governments issued stay-at-home orders to residents to further limit the spread …
The Cheesecake Factory Lands $200 Million Investment From Roark Capital
Calabasas Hills, CA-based chain The Cheesecake Factory announced that it has closed on a $200 million convertible preferred investment from affiliates of Roark Capital Group. Roark’s …
USBG Foundation To Host Weekly Instagram Briefings On COVID-19 Relief Campaign
The USBG National Charity Foundation says it will hold weekly briefings to provide updates on its Bartender Emergency Assistance Program (BEAP) COVID-19 Relief Campaign. The Foundation’s board …
Drink Me Now
1 oz. Thrasher’s coconut rum1 ½ oz. Thrashers’ white rum 1 ½ oz. Cocoa nibs syrup 1 oz. Coconut cream 2 Orange peels, expressed Build in …
The Glenlivet Launches Rum Cask-finished Scotch Whisky
The Glenlivet has announced the release of Caribbean Reserve, a non-age-statement Scotch whisky finished in ex-Caribbean rum casks. The new blend offers a sweet taste with …
Yes Way Rosé Cans Now Available Nationwide
As the canned wine trend continues to reimagine the category’s packaging, the trendy brand Yes Way Rosé has announced the nationwide rollout of its cans. This dry, …
Snoop Dogg Launches Wine with 19 Crimes
The trendy wine brand 19 Crimes has announced a new partnership with Snoop Doggy Dogg. The entertainment icon and the wine company have kicked off their …