Category: Spirits
Interview: How Stoli Adapted to the Gluten-Free Consumer Lifestyle
Stoli Group USA recently introduced Stoli Gluten Free, a new vodka made from corn and buckwheat. The latest addition to Stoli’s portfolio features the words “Gluten …
Why Light Rum Could Be The Next Hot Category
“The stars are aligning for rum; I think it’s going to be the next hot spirits category,” says Draga Culic, brand director at Niche Imports, whose …
New Head Distiller at Hangar One Indicative of Women’s Expanding Roll in Spirits
There’s a women’s movement in spirits that is rapidly expanding. Top roles in production and representation are increasingly filled by females. Hangar 1 Vodka is in line with …
The Craft of Tequila: How Artisanal Techniques Have Lifted The Category
At a time when tequila sales are booming both in the U.S. and internationally, and a flood of new brands continue to appear at retailers’ doors, …
Interview: WhistlePig’s Michael Hodge on Producing a 15YO, Vermont-Oak Finished Rye
Fans of rye whiskey have never had it better. The craft boom has powered a surge of interest in this classic category, leading to an increase …
Buffalo Trace Distillery Expands With $200M Investment
In response to rising demand, Buffalo Trace Distillery of Franklin County, KY, announced plans last week to significantly expand operations. A capital investment of more than $200 …
Gin Expands With Cocktails and Craft
“Ten years ago, if you mentioned ‘botanicals,’ people would have thought you were talking about gardening,” quips Bob Fowkes, co-founder of Brockmans Gin. “That’s changed; consumers …
Q&A: Master Distiller German Gonzalez Talks Aging Tequila in Scotch Barrels
The recent boom in craft alcohol and connoisseurship has given rise to creative production techniques, including in barrel-aging. Distilleries know that modern drinkers expand their palates beyond one single category. This …