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Mossback Distilling to Create The Lord of the Rings and Mortal Kombat Collectible Spirits
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Mossback Distilling to Create The Lord of the Rings and Mortal Kombat Collectible Spirits

The Mossback Distilling Company, a craft distillery in the heart of East Tennessee, is proud to announce its partnership with Syzygy Forge (the licensee with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products) to become the exclusive distiller of The Lord of the Rings and Mortal Kombat inspired lines of collectible spirits. This exciting collaboration will bring the…

Non-Alcoholic Reposado Tequila Alternative
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Non-Alcoholic Reposado Tequila Alternative

Philip Brandes, founder of Bravus Brewing Co, North America’s first non-alcoholic brewery, announces the launch of La Planta Reposado Tequila Alternative (SRP $34.99/750ml bottle), an ultra-premium, non-alcoholic agave spirit under Brandes’ new Phil & Goode marque. The product will roll out nationally through the summer with initial availability through the Phil & Goode direct-to-consumer channel. IWSR expects non-alcoholic spirits to…

Wine Country Network Launches 4th Annual Canned Challenge Competition
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Wine Country Network Launches 4th Annual Canned Challenge Competition

Wine Country Network, Inc., publisher of Wine Country International® Magazine and producer of numerous highly respected professional beverage competitions, announced that it accepts entries for the Canned Challenge through October 9, 2024. The Canned Challenge is the world’s first professionally judged competition to define excellence in canned alcoholic drinks. The Canned Challenge Tasting Contest will be…

OKI Spirits Launches Athlete’s Cut Bourbon with 502Circle
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OKI Spirits Launches Athlete’s Cut Bourbon with 502Circle

Two tri-state entrepreneurs and owners of O.K.I. Spirits, Chad Brizendine and Jake Warm, have launched a new bourbon label in partnership with 502Circle to support student athletes via the official NIL collective of Louisville athletics. “I was born & raised in Louisville, KY and I’m a proud graduate of the University of Louisville,” said Mr. Brizendine.  “We’re thrilled to be partnering with…

Newport Craft Distilling Acquires KEEL Vodka
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Newport Craft Distilling Acquires KEEL Vodka

Newport Craft Distilling is thrilled to announce the acquisition of KEEL Vodka, a cherished Rhode Island brand renowned for its smooth taste and dedication to a balanced lifestyle. This strategic move will see KEEL Vodka join Newport Craft’s acclaimed portfolio, which includes White Squall Vodka & Gin, Sea Fog Whiskeys, and Thomas Tew Rums. Founded…

Kevin Hart’s Gran Coramino Tequila Seeks Bartenders For 2024 Coramino Cup Competition
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Kevin Hart’s Gran Coramino Tequila Seeks Bartenders For 2024 Coramino Cup Competition

Gran Coramino® Tequila, the ultra-premium tequila founded by entrepreneur Kevin Hart and 11th-generation tequila maker, Juan Domingo Beckmann, is now accepting bartender submissions for its annual Coramino Cup in partnership with Chilled Magazine. The Coramino Cup is a one-of-a-kind competition for bartenders who excel at high-volume, high energy service to recognize the effort behind their craft. “Gran Coramino was…