Category: In the News
Burger & Lobster Launches Pours for Pride
by: Melissa Dowling
In partnership with award-winning mixologist Fanny Chu (@lilfannyfoofu) and food Influencer Sal DiBenedetto (@thegrubfather), Burger & Lobster is offering a new Pours for Pride menu. Burger & Lobster Flatiron …
What I’m Drinking Now: Ilya Romanov and the Small Talk
by: Melissa Dowling
Ilya Romanov is the beverage manager at Iris, a Japanese-inspired cocktail bar in San Francisco. Every cocktail idea we bring to light and find the courage …
Sazerac Purchases Lough Gill Distillery in Ireland
by: Melissa Dowling
Sazerac Company, whose portfolio includes Buffalo Trace Distillery and Fireball, has acquired Hazelwood Demesne Limited, which owns Lough Gill Distillery in County Sligo, Ireland. Lough Gill’s production includes Athrú Irish single …
Laphroaig Launches Càirdeas 2022 Warehouse 1
by: Melissa Dowling
The famously peaty Scotch whisky brand Laphroaig, owned by Beam Suntory, has announced its annual release of Laphroaig Càirdeas edition: Laphroaig Càirdeas 2022 Warehouse 1. This release …
DISCUS Elects New Chair, Vice Chair
by: Melissa Dowling
The Distilled Spirits Council (DISCUS) has elected Ugo Fiorenzo, managing director at Campari America, as chair of the national trade association during its summer board of directors …
The Balvenie Brings Rare Marriages Range to the U.S.
by: Melissa Dowling
The Balvenie Single Malt Scotch Whisky has launched its Rare Marriages Range in the U.S. This collection of three single malt Scotch whiskies includes the all-new …
Jim Beam Launches Hardin’s Creek Whiskey
by: Melissa Dowling
The James B. Beam Distilling Company (JBBDCo) has launched Hardin’s Creek, a new, ongoing series of annual whiskey releases. Each set of expressions is meant to …
Starward Australian Whisky Announces Octave Barrels Single Malt
by: Melissa Dowling
Starward Australian Whisky has introduced Starward Octave Barrels, an Australian single malt whisky matured in Australian shiraz wine barrels. Barrels chosen for this red wine-aged whisky …
Elijah Craig Unveils Barrel Proof Bourbon Batch B522
by: Melissa Dowling
Heaven Hill continues its 2022 Elijah Craig Barrel Proof bourbon series with the recent announcement of batch B522. The “B” in the name stands for the …
DISCUS, Pronghorn Partner to Improve DEI in Spirits
by: Melissa Dowling
The Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. (DISCUS) and the DEI-focused company Pronghorn on May 17 announced a partnership to increase hiring from within the Black community among leading spirits …
