Broken Shed Vodka, New Zealand’s award-winning, super-premium vodka, is now the fastest growing imported vodka brand selling over 10,000 9 liter cases in the U.S. Its 4 year growth rate surpassing all others in the class. For the fiscal year from March 31, 2021 to March 31, 2022, Broken Shed sold 13,139 9 Liter cases,…
Today, two world-class masters of their crafts, unstoppable comedian, entertainer and businessman Kevin Hart and 11th generation tequila producer Juan Domingo Beckmann, announce their highly anticipated new tequila brand, Gran Coramino™. In a true marriage of Beckmann’s generational tequila-making knowledge, and Kevin Hart’s unrelenting passion to introduce a high-quality tequila to a new community of tequila drinkers, Gran Coramino debuts with…
Berkshire Mountain Distillers (BMD) Cultural Cocktails program will kick off the distillery’s 15th anniversary celebration on Memorial Day weekend. Engineered to unite and honor local partners, at a time when many have suffered due to the pandemic, this tribute to the arts centers around classic cocktail recipes, inspired by world-class Berkshire cultural institutions. Pioneering a craft cocktail movement as another way…
Based in 2016 and launched to the U.S. market in 2017, HEAVENSAKE is an award-winning assortment of 5 heavenly smooth premium sakes (“BEST SAKE” winner at the San Francisco IWC in 2019 & 2020). Handcrafted and produced in Japan, HEAVENSAKE celebrates the union between the standard artwork of Japanese sake-making and Champagne assemblage methods. It’s…
Top Chef Alum Dave Martin introduces ‘The Tequila Diet’, an homage to the world’s greatest spirit and a guide to some of the most loved classic foods of Mexico. This comprehensive, customized, and easy-to-follow book is a collection of recipes influenced by Dave’s adolescent years growing up in Southern California combined with his adult adventures traveling throughout Mexico. More inspiration for…
Stave & Thief Society, the first Bourbon certification program recognized by the industry, has officially launched an online version of its flagship Executive Bourbon Steward training. The new offering expands the reach of their tier-two certification, which had previously only been available through in-person classes taught at Moonshine University in Louisville, Kentucky. “When we made…
Golden Age Innovation, LLC, the maker of DuBlasé Whiskey, today announces that it is expanding its signature whiskey product to the West Coast and is available for purchase in retail stores throughout California. California is the largest U.S. market for spirits, followed by Florida and New York. With this latest expansion, the Florida-based premium whiskey will now be available for purchase across California at…
San Diego-based distillery, Cutwater Spirits, is proud to announce its latest accolades from the esteemed International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC) 2022 including a Gold Outstanding medal for both Cutwater Mezcals (Joven and Reposado). IWSC notes that Cutwater Mezcal Reposado is an “outstanding spirit with naturally exceptional balance, complexity and power,” and is “An example…
In celebration of Hollywood’s biggest night, Tequila Don Julio is partnering with the Governors Ball, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ official party following the 94th Oscars® ceremony on March 27, 2022, to serve up a superstar bar experience curated by globally acclaimed mixologist Charles Joly. For the first time this year, Governors Ball attendees will also be able…
Brendan Gaughan, a Las Vegas local, is a nationally recognized television and radio personality, former NASCAR driver and founder of City Lights Shine (CLS), a whiskey moonshine will kick-off Bar & Restaurant Expo with a celebratory ribbon cutting ceremony on the red carpet where he will welcome attendees to the Expo Floor on Tuesday, March 22 at 12:00 p.m….
National Cocktail Day is nearly upon us on Thursday, March 24th, and cocktail enthusiasts will be looking for unique drinks to celebrate the spirit of the holiday. JAJA tequila offers a range of interesting cocktails across their expressions, with fun and delicious ingredients to create fresh new drinks that taste even better than they look. JAJA Mango Shandy 1.5 oz. JAJA Blanco 1.5 oz. Mango…
Missouri-based 360 Vodka has launched a green initiative with a hands-on approach. Through the company’s new “Send it Back” program, the brand will directly collect, sanitize, and reuse 360 Vodka bottles from participating retail accounts to reduce material waste. The company has always encouraged customers to recycle, but is now offering a charitable incentive to do so….
Alberta Distillers Ltd, one of the first distilleries to create a true 100% rye whisky, are proud to announce the introduction of their signature core expression, Alberta® Premium to the U.S. for the first time. This stateside launch follows the successful relaunch of the highly coveted Alberta® Premium Cask Strength Rye into the U.S. in 2021. The premium…
Patco Brands, a family-owned and operated adult beverage company known for its innovative drive, engaged Affinity Creative Group to project attitude, whimsy, and memorability for a new concoction in the spirits aisle, Doughball Whiskey. Given the recent explosive growth of flavored whiskeys, this nimble producer of niche brands knew they were on to something with a cookie…
St. Patrick’s Day is around the corner, and – with nearly 200 St. Paddy’s Days under their belt – your friends at Tullamore D.E.W. Irish Whiskey know a thing or two about celebrating the holiday….and how to actually spell it. Year in and year out, Americans seem to get it wrong, opting for the use of the double T…
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