Category: Spirits
Why Tequila Is The Adventurous Spirit
Tequila is loving the limelight. The category in 2018 celebrated 17 years of growth, with consumption accelerating in the past five to six years. “Now cocktails …
Respecting Rum
“Rum is booming on the cocktail scene because it is so versatile,” says Tim Wiggins, co-owner and beverage manager of Yellowbelly, an island-inspired restaurant and bar …
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 …
Interview: The Macallan Prepares for the Future of Scotch
The Scotch category has recently struggled to keep pace with boom times enjoyed by other brown spirits. Lack of creativity is one part of the problem. …
Sazerac Announces Plans for New Tennessee Distillery
Last July, Master Distiller John Lunn and Distiller Allisa Henley started cranking up their pot stills and distilled their first Tennessee whiskey for Sazerac in Newport, …
The Macallan Unveils Edition No.4
The Macallan has unveiled Edition No.4 — a new limited-edition whisky. The fourth release in the Edition Series again reflects the casks specifically chosen for this …
The Macallan Unveils its Oldest Whisky Ever Released
The Macallan has unveiled The Macallan 72 Years Old in Lalique — The Genesis Decanter — a new limited-edition Scotch whisky to celebrate the new Macallan …
Tequila Trends On-Premise in 2018
Tequila’s image and appeal has seen a boost in recent years, thanks to creative twists and contemporary craft-style cocktails using the agave-based spirit. The growth of …
5 Emerging Whiskey Brands
Brown spirits remain red hot, allowing for new whiskey brands to emerge. Below we look at five young brands that have already made a big impact. …
Jameson Debuts First-Ever Cask Strength Whiskey
Jameson Irish whiskey has announced the launch of Jameson Bow Street 18 Years Cask Strength, the first-cask strength Jameson to be available globally. Distilled and matured …
