America’s Best Wine Festival[1], The Garagiste Festival, returns to Los Angeles for the ninth time on Saturday, June 22nd, bringing 150+ extraordinary wines and 40+ of the best micro-production ‘garagiste’ wineries from all over California. Tickets are now on sale Renowned for its handcrafted wines from professional artisan winemakers who make less than 1500 cases, its renegade spirit, and…
Skrewball Whiskey, the leading peanut butter whiskey, is proud to unveil its new campaign and rallying cry, “Skrew the Usual,” the brand’s most ambitious launch to date. As the world’s first super-premium peanut butter flavored American whiskey, Skrewball wants people to break away from the ‘same old, same old’ and revel in the surprisingly delicious…
Empress 1908 Gin, the fastest growing and #1 ranked ultra-premium gin in the U.S., today announces the U.S. launch of Empress 1908 Cucumber Lemon Gin. This premium, handcrafted gin is produced in small batches and distilled in copper-pot stills by Victoria Distillers, one of Canada’s oldest artisan distilleries. The refreshing new expression is crafted with eight unique botanicals including…
Milam & Greene Whiskey announced that its limited Bottled in Bond Straight Bourbon Whiskey is now available through the Milam & Greene website and will begin hitting the shelves at fine retailers across the country soon. This new release emphasizes Milam & Greene’s commitment to quality that whiskey fans expect from the boutique distillery of premium…
Limestone Branch Distillery in Lebanon, Kentucky, has opened the Stephen B. Beam Tasting Lodge, a new 1,250 square-foot tasting space dedicated to its expanded barrel program. The lodge is named after Limestone Branch Distillery’s founder and pays homage to his love of Yellowstone National Park. The new building will accommodate customers selecting barrel picks of…
Bandit Wines, a wine brand synonymous with adventure, today unveiled an Augmented Reality (AR) platform featuring a 360-degree video portal, an innovative step in consumer engagement. Developed by global production studio Aircards, and powered by Snap’s Camera Kit, this initiative lets users virtually tour America’s National Parks—from Yosemite’s glacier-capped mountains to the dramatic coastlines that define Olympic National Park,…
Golden Eagle Vodka, a new ultra-premium, American-made vodka distilled in Montana, makes its debut in Southern California. Departing from the trend of neutrality and flavor extraction, Golden Eagle boldly presents a character-driven and naturally flavorful sipping vodka. Rated 97 points by Tasting Panel Magazine and having received a platinum medal at the globally recognized LA Spirit…
Music Spirits LLC, which blends premium spirits with customer’s love of music, is thrilled to announce the launch of brand Música Tequila on May 1st in the founder’s home states of Florida and Michigan in time for Cinco de Mayo. Music Spirits distribution partners are Great Lakes Wine and Spirits and Paradise Craft Distribution. According to Geri Andrews, co-owner of Music Spirits,…
Tequila Zarpado, a line of small-batch premium Tequilas, today introduced its latest expression, Zarpado Añejo, hitting shelves just in time for Cinco de Mayo. Handcrafted at a boutique, family-owned distillery in Jalisco, Mexico, the Tequila is aged more than one year in a combination of Bourbon and French Oak casks. The expression retails for less than $40, giving…
Pegasus Distillerie, a premium organic spirits brand founded in France’s Burgundy region, today announces its arrival in the United States. Drawing inspiration from the famed winemaking region’s terroir—from spring-fed water to soil, topography, and climate—the Pegasus Distillerie portfolio includes vodka, gin, and liqueur comprised of the purest and highest quality organic ingredients, created using the most advanced distillation technology. As…
Lucas Bols USA, the Lucas Bols Company’s wholly owned distribution platform for North America, has finalized a national exclusive distribution agreement with The Muff Liquor Company of Ireland. Under the agreement, Lucas Bols has obtained the national distribution rights for The Muff Liquor Company and their award-winning Irish spirits: Muff Vodka, Gin and Whiskey. The…
After five years, a 2019 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Gold Medal, and a clamor of requests from bartenders and fans alike, Bulleit Frontier Whiskey is announcing the return of its 12-Year-Old American Straight Rye Whiskey. Bulleit Rye 12-Year-Old is a limited-availability extension of Bulleit Rye Whiskey, America’s #1 selling rye whiskey1. The 12-Year-Old uses…
DASSAI Blue, the U.S. extension of the prestigious Japanese sake brand DASSAI, announces the anticipated release of the brand’s newest sake: DASSAI Blue Type 35. This Junmai Daiginjo sake is the latest to be produced at their newly opened, 55,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art DASSAI Blue Sake Brewery in Hyde Park, NY. Unlike previous releases, which used Yamada…
Award-winning BLACKENED Whiskey® announces the release of the 2024 edition of Rye the Lighting™, inspired by Metallica’s 6x platinum sophomore album, Ride the Lightning. This limited-edition expression follows the highly acclaimed 2022 edition of Rye The Lightning, which received Gold from the John Barleycorn Awards, Best Finished Whiskey from Breaking Bourbon, a 93 rating from Whisky Advocate,…
Overholt™, the longest-standing American whiskey brand maintained continuously since 1810, announced its newest release, A. Overholt shepherding the newest evolution of Pennsylvania Rye imbued with heritage and legacy. Reintroducing consumers to one of the first styles of American whiskey, Overholt™ is reclaiming its stature as one of the most iconic rye whiskey brands by redefining…
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