Nanbu Bijin Co., Ltd. (President: Kosuke Kuji), in Ninohe, Iwate Prefecture, has been making sake for over five generations since the Meiji Period with a spirit to discover new things. On January 25th, 2019, they successfully acquired vegan certification both domestically and internationally (Japan: NPO Vege Project Japan, Overseas: The Vegan Society), following their acquisition…
BlackEyed Distilling Co., a Texas-based, award-winning artisan vodka company, announced the highly anticipated release of the distillery’s second, limited-edition bottle amidst rapid growth under Texas natives and co-owners Todd Gregory and Scott Billings. As an homage to BlackEyed Distilling’s Fort Worth roots, Gregory and Billings commissioned local contemporary painter Pat Gabriel to create the company’s…
Long Island Spirits, one of the country’s most innovative barley-to-bottle craft distilleries, is celebrating it eleventh anniversary by announcing the release of Pine Barrens Bottled-in-Bond”; the first ever American Single Malt Whisky that carries the Federal Governments highly coveted designation “Bottled-in-Bond.” Long Island Spirits named by Bar Business as “American Single Malt Distillery of the…
The Texas Whiskey Festival today announced that its debut event in Austin will take place on March 31st, at 7:00 PM in the Bullock Texas State History Museum. The event provides a casual and informative opportunity for whiskey enthusiasts to meet Texas’ master blenders and distillers, while enjoying an evening of food, entertainment and cigar pairings designed…
The American Whiskey Convention, the largest all-American whiskey event in the country, returns to Philadelphia on Friday, April 13 at the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for VIP guests and 6:30 p.m. for general admission. Tickets are available at AmericanWhiskeyConvention.com. Guests who use promo code SAVE10 through Feb. 9 receive 10…
McClintock Distilling has been officially certified as Maryland’s first ever USDA Organic Distillery as of the permit issue date of January 20, 2018. McClintock Distilling has been using organic ingredients from the opening of the business in December 2015 and went through a year of compliance with the Maryland Department of Agriculture before the certification…
New York Wine and Spirits, a division of Manhattan Beer Distributors, has launched distribution of the full Bogart Spirits product line across metropolitan New York, including all five boroughs of New York City, Long Island, and several surrounding counties. New York City is the birthplace of Humphrey Bogart, and now one of the city’s premier liquor distributors is delivering Bogart’s…
This year, we toast the 60th Annual Grammy Awards! Raise a glass to the nominees and artists far and wide who share their gifts with us. When you gather together for the Grammys this January 28th, please enjoy the “Flashing Lights” cocktail, made with Bumbu rum and glowing Grammy gold. It’s courtesy of Midnights in…
Stillhouse®Spirits Co. announces the expansion of Stillhouse Whiskey in a nine state market roll-out, demonstrating continued growth for the privately-owned brand which celebrated its strongest year yet in 2017. The all-natural, gluten-free whiskey is now available for purchase in Kentucky, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, South Carolina, Upstate New York and Washington. Award-winning from the inside out, Stillhouse Whiskey is distilled to perfection…
Texas-based Rebecca Creek Distillery, one of the largest craft distilleries in North America, has expanded to the Sunshine State, and its award-winning spirits can now be found on shelves and in bars and restaurants throughout the state of Florida. Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) is handling Florida distribution of the distillery’s artisan spirits, which include Rebecca Creek Fine Texas Whiskey,…
Select Southold Farm + Cellar wines are now available at the Jester King taproom. Jester King Brewery announced the following about partnering with Southold Farm + Cellar wines: The wine program at Jester King is something that we put much thought and effort into. We source from and support natural winemakers as we see natural wine as analogous…
PicoBrew, maker of the world’s first line of craft beer brewing appliances, introduces PicoStill today at CES© 2018, the first-of-its-kind, patent-pending, distilling device that now makes it possible for any homebrewer or professional brewer to create their own essential hop oils to enhance the aromas and unique flavors of beer. Licensed and properly permitted craft distillers…
Marble Distilling Co. announces the first release of Hoover’s Revenge: Ragged Mountain Rye. Hoover’s Revenge, Marble’s label for whiskey and bourbon, will now join the other award-winning spirits in its portfolio. The first bottle release of Hoover’s will be held in conjunction with the opening of a second tasting room for Marble Distilling in downtown…
Jameson® Irish Whiskey introduces Jameson Caskmates IPA Edition, combining the smooth taste of Jameson and hoppy notes from IPA craft beer, together in one whiskey. Nearly two years after Dave Quinn, Head of Whiskey Science at Jameson, and Shane Long, head brewer at a local Irish brewery, created the idea and taste behind Jameson Caskmates, the brand…
US Beverage announced the launch of a new non-alcoholic beverage category to their ever-increasing portfolio of brands. The Stamford, CT based US Beverage, known for their selection of premium craft and import beverages, unveiled the first product line of the category: Nectar Girl™ All-Natural Low Calorie Cocktail Mixers. Nectar Girl™ All-Natural Low Calorie Cocktail Mixers…
Terry Bunch
Raymond