Category: In the News
Finlandia Turns The Big 5-0
by: Melissa Dowling
Finnish vodka brand Finlandia Vodka celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Created with pure glacial spring water and Suomi barley under the founding principles of nature …
Suntory Brings Nonalcoholic Beer All-Free to America
by: Melissa Dowling
Japanese distiller and brewer Suntory — known for its red-hot whisky brands — has introduced its sparkling nonalcoholic beer, All-Free, into the U.S. market. This comes …
George Dickel Releases Single Barrel Whisky Aged 15 Years
by: Kyle Swartz
George Dickel has announced a new single barrel whisky, aged at least 15 years old. Available for purchase by the barrel and by the bottle, those …
Q&A: Festivál’s Beverage Director Talks Sustainability
by: Melissa Dowling
Festivál, a farm-to-bar cocktail café from HighLife Productions & RAPT Hospitality, opened in New York this past September. The concept boasts a seasonal menu using fresh, …
Westward Whiskey Launches Pinot Cask Finish, New Branding
by: Melissa Dowling
Portland, OR-based Westward Whiskey has launched its third permanent expression, Westward American Single Malt Pinot Noir Cask. This joins the original Westward American Single Malt and Westward American …
Maker’s Mark Reveals CommUNITY Batch Bourbon
by: Melissa Dowling
Maker’s Mark Bourbon, in partnership with The LEE Initiative, has launched the limited-edition CommUNITY Batch Bourbon, a special release that supports trade and hospitality partners across the …
Korbel Prosecco Comes Out in 187-ml. Bottles
by: Melissa Dowling
Korbel California Champagne has launched Korbel Prosecco in 187-ml. bottles. Released late last year in a 750-ml. bottle (for an SRP of $14.99), Korbel Prosecco is available nationwide. Produced …
Guinness Brews Two New Stouts for Holiday Season 2020
by: Melissa Dowling
It’s starting to feel a lot like stout season, and Guinness has unveiled two new barrel-aged beers for these wintery, holiday months. Made at the Guinness Open …
Q&A: George Dickel Head Distiller Nicole Austin On Whisky Innovation
by: Kyle Swartz
How to use whisky barrels that do not fit your distillery’s traditional profile? This question faced Nicole Austin after she was named general manager and distiller of Cascade …
Four Roses, Brooklyn Brewery Launch Beer Collab
by: Melissa Dowling
The latest edition of the Brooklyn Black Ops, a highly collected beer, is a collaboration between the New York brewery and Four Roses Distillery. The limited-release …
