NOTE: Bue Run Spirits is now (as of Aug 2023) owned by Coors Spirits Co., the spirits division of Molson Coors Beverage Co. Georgetown, Kentucky-based Blue Run Spirits today announced Trifecta – the company’s first three-age Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Trifecta will be available at retailers nationwide in August and at http://www.bluerunspirits.com/shop starting at 3 pm Eastern on Wednesday, August 23, 2023….
Ross & Squibb Distillery Master Distiller Ian Stirsman announced the upcoming release of Remus Repeal Reserve Series VII Straight Bourbon Whiskey this September. The limited-edition bourbon is the seventh-annual offering of the distillery’s award-winning Remus Repeal Reserve Bourbon collection. Bottled at 100 proof/50% ABV, Remus Repeal Reserve Series VII retails for a suggested $99.99 per…
Lind & Lime Gin is pleased to announce the U.S. launch of their benchmark London Dry Gin produced in Edinburgh. The expansion marks their 25th international market. Lind & Lime is now available for purchase in Alabama, Arizona, California, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Nevada, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Utah as well as nationwide via distributers. Ian Stirling, Co-Founder of Lind & Lime Gin said: “We are thrilled about…
Rosie Cheeks Distillery, a local family-owned and operated distillery in Walkersville, MD recently won four (4) awards, including “Best In Class”, in the prestigious East Coast Craft Spirits competition. Rosie Cheeks’ Peach Cobbler received both a Gold Medal and the award of “Best In Class” for the flavored moonshine category from the judges. In addition, the local distillery received…
On the heels of successful partnerships in Texas, Arizona, and California, Nosotros Tequila and Mezcal and Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) partner for distribution in Illinois. With RNDC, Nosotros spirits will extend its statewide reach and increase volume to help grow the distributor’s agave portfolio. The agave category is growing exponentially, with Allied Market Research projecting that the global tequila market will…
Balcones Distilling’s Texas 1 Single Malt was awarded the highest honor of Whiskey of the Year at the New Orleans Spirits Competition presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation, which unveiled the 2023 award winners on Tuesday, July 25th. In addition to this recognition, Balcones Distilling received category Double Gold for Balcones Texas 1 Single Malt, which means it was…
The 2023 Tequila Mezcal Challenge is now accepting entries Presented by Wine Country Network, Inc. Competition dates: November 4 & 5, 2023 Wine Country Network, publisher of Wine Country International® Magazine and a global leader in producing professional beverage competitions for wines and spirits, has announced that it is now accepting entries for the 2023 Tequila Mezcal Challenge. The…
Georgia-based startup artisan distillery of high-quality whiskey and whiskey cocktails, Infamous Whiskey, is set to launch a Kickstarter campaign on the creative community-focused platform Kickstarter on September 8, 2023. The Kickstarter crowdfunding platform choice aligns with both the artisan nature of distilling craft spirits and the distinctly creative side of the company’s executive management team…
Lawrenceburg, Indiana-based Ross & Squibb Distillery announced the newest member of the Rossville Union Straight Rye Whiskey brand family: Rossville Union Bottled in Bond Straight Rye Whiskey. Hand-selected by Ross & Squibb Distillery Master Distiller Ian Stirsman, Rossville Union Bottled in Bond Straight Rye Whiskey is set for limited release of 3,000, 6-in cases in…
Halter Ranch, a renowned 2,700-acre nature estate and winery located in the heart of California’s wine country, is thrilled to announce its official organic certification granted by California’s Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF). This achievement reflects Halter Ranch’s ongoing commitment to the future of farming and producing exceptional wines of the highest quality. The 200 acres of wine grapes will…
World renowned “Dancing with the Stars” pro and Ukrainian activist, Maks Chmerkovskiy has joined the spirits industry with the launch of his new line of premium vodka, Tetya KAPA. The handmade, world-class spirit is a culmination of friendship between Maks Chmerkovskiy, Napa Valley Distillery Founder Arthur Hartunian, and Vintner Ian Devereux White. Family origins, values, and integrity brought this trio together and ultimately…
Root Shoot Malting, the beloved Colorado-based craft malthouse, is excited to announce the release of its first, completely locally resourced spirit. Five years in the making, Root Shoot Spirits’ American Single Malt Whiskey (50% ABV) incorporates 100% Colorado-grown and malted grain, sourced from the 5th generation family run Olander Farms and malted by the sustainability-minded craft…
Mary Dowling Whiskey Company, an inspirational new Kentucky bourbon brand, today announced the debut of its premiere whiskey lineup, featuring two distinctive expressions. Inspired by one of the greatest American stories never told, the boldly original bourbons, one finished in tequila barrels and another finished in second oak barrels, embody the spirit of determination, paired with a beautiful…
Seagram’s Escapes recently partnered with Keep Florida Beautiful to plan widespread clean-up efforts across southwest Florida shorelines. More than 7,500 people participated, removing 215K lbs. of trash and debris during events held March through July 2023. A $50,000 grant from Seagram’s Escapes funded the program that included inland and waterway cleanups that prioritized some of the areas hardest hit by recent hurricanes,…
This August, rock icon Sir Rod Stewart’s bringing something new to the Scotch whisky market with the arrival of Wolfie’s Blended Scotch Whisky in the US. Designed to reflect Rod’s rock ‘n’ roll heritage with subtle nods to Americana, Wolfie’s was inspired by the legendary musician’s early hell-raising days with the Faces and is launching in step…
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