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Smuttynose Brewing to Host First Full Strum Music Festival Featuring Country Stars Jordan Davis and LOCASH
Outdoor Country Music Festival Featuring Popular Artists Coming to Seacoast NH Next Month. - September 08, 2022 - Smuttynose
Charleston’s First Distillery Officially Launches Gin Inspired Beer with Local Brewery
Striped Pig Distillery and Ghost Monkey Brewery announce the official release date of special edition Striped Gin inspired beer. - August 24, 2022 - Striped Pig Distillery
Red Eye Louie's Announces Launch of Tequila Plata
All that glitters is not gold, and Tequila Plata proves that! - August 15, 2022 - Red Eye Louie's
The Craft Beverage Expo and Distribution Conference (CBE) is Heading to Pittsburgh in 2023
CBE is partnering with VisitPITTSBURGH to showcase the craft beverage industry in a week-long experience. Craft is all about community and collaboration and in that spirit Craft Beverage Expo and Distribution Conference (CBE) and VisitPITTSBURGH have announced their partnership to bring a weeklong... - August 15, 2022 - Craft Beverage Expo
Charleston’s First Distillery Launches Gin Inspired Beer with Local Brewery
Striped Pig Distillery and Ghost Monkey Brewery announce release of special-edition Striped Pig inspired beers in celebration of International Beer Day. - August 06, 2022 - Striped Pig Distillery
Chaumette Vineyards & Winery Named the Top Winery Restaurant in the US, Recognized by USA Today’s 10Best Readers' Choice Awards
Chaumette Vineyards & Winery was voted the number one winery restaurant in the nation by USA Today’s 10Best Readers' Choice Awards for 2022. The Grapevine Grill in Ste. Genevieve, MO is one of 10 honorees in the Best Winery Restaurant category, which recognizes wineries that also operate... - August 05, 2022 - Chaumette Vineyards and Winery
Charleston’s First Distillery First to Receive National Women’s Business Enterprise Certification
Local Choice Spirits granted National Women’s Business Enterprise Certification, opening up many new opportunities for the Charleston based spirits business. - July 30, 2022 - Striped Pig Distillery
Kachaça Spirits Awarded Unaged Cachaça of the Year in New York International Spirits Competition 2022
Newly Launched Kachaça! Earns Top Honor in Top Trade Competition - June 09, 2022 - Kachaca Spirits
Charleston’s First Distillery Releases Original Moonshine in Limited Supply
Striped Pig Distillery releases final 90 bottles of coveted ‘Shine, the last release of their original moonshine, bottled at 120 proof. - June 01, 2022 - Striped Pig Distillery
Catholic Education Foundation of Louisville Launches First-Ever Bourbon Raffle
17 Rare Bourbons will be Raffled in 5 Lots including Pappy Van Winkle 15, 20, and 23. - May 25, 2022 - Catholic Education Foundation
CEO of Charleston’s First Distillery, Striped Pig, Drives Change in Spirits Industry
Striped Pig Distillery joins the SC Craft Distillers Guild to help shift outdated legislation. - May 05, 2022 - Striped Pig Distillery
Tri-County Veterans Support Network Fundraiser Comedy Show at Striped Pig Distillery Raises Nearly $40,000
Striped Pig Distillery proudly hosted Best Medicine Brigade comedy show to support local veterans and families in crisis, in the first event featuring comedians from every branch of service. - April 14, 2022 - Local Choice Spirits
Call for Entries – Boston Wine Competition
Competition managers are now accepting entries across the globe for the first annual Boston Wine Competition, which will take place November 3 - 4, 2022. To promote winners, the competition will recognize all platinum, gold, and premium award winners in the Boston Globe, which reaches over 223,000... - March 08, 2022 - Boston Wine Competition
Welsh Distillery Picks Up Two Silver Medals at the Rum and Chahaça Masters
Working hard over the past few months changing production methods and processes has resulted in improved rums for the Spirit of Wales Distillery who have remarkable flavour combinations. The work has paid off as the Welsh distillery has picked up two silver medals from the Rum & Cachaça Masters, one for their visitor’s favourite, Dragon’s Breath Spiced Rum and one for Steeltown commemorative and lush Welsh Rum. - March 04, 2022 - Spirit of Wales Ltd.
Sprizzer, the Spritz Making Machine for Home Parties, Will be Launched on Kickstarter Next March
Sprizzer is the first consumer Spritz machine for home parties, made in Italy and incredibly easy to use. Just by pulling a lever the ingredients of Spritz come out in perfect proportions to make the famous Italian aperitif that is becoming popular all over the world. - March 01, 2022 - Sprizzer
Experience the Spirit of Wales This St. David’s Day
Celebrate St. David’s Day with Food and Drink Wales and the Spirit of Wales Distillery as they embark on a roadshow to London this week. The industry-wide Love Wales Love Taste campaign promotes Welsh food and drink in the build-up to the feast of Saint David. - February 24, 2022 - Spirit of Wales Ltd.
Swig Partners Launches Connecting Wineries to Import and Distribution Partners
On a mission to streamline and improve the process for alcoholic beverage producers trying to open or expand distribution in the United States, SWIG Partners leverages their decades of relationships and experience to form successful and long-lasting partnerships. - February 18, 2022 - SWIG Partners
Smuttynose Introduces the Kind Series with a New Hazy Kind IPA and Double Kind DIPA
Smuttynose Releases Two New Year-Round Beers as an Extension to their Flagship Finestkind IPA. - February 18, 2022 - Smuttynose
Miles Wine Cellars Announces Valentine’s Weekend Wine Pairing Event
Local family-owned winery celebrates the romantic holiday with a weekend of decadent chocolates and award-winning wine. - February 03, 2022 - Miles Wine Cellars
Lucky Envelope Brewing Celebrates Chinese New Year with Exciting New Collaborations, Festivities
Ballard’s Chinese American-owned Lucky Envelope Brewing welcoming in the Year of the Water Tiger with special events Friday, January 28th and Saturday, January 29th. Among the highlights are five beer releases, themed merchandise, food trucks, and giveaways. One of the most important part of... - January 20, 2022 - Lucky Envelope Brewing
10th Mountain Whiskey & Spirits Named 2021 Craft Distillery of the Year
Craft whiskey subscription service RackHouse Whiskey Club has announced its 2021 Craft Distillery of the Year Award winner as 10th Mountain Whiskey & Spirits out of Vail, Colorado. - December 12, 2021 - 10th Mountain Whiskey & Spirit Co.
Angels & Cowboys to Spotlight Give Back Program on Giving Tuesday
SHARE A SPLASH wine co., the parent company of Sonoma-based Angels & Cowboys is proud to participate in #GivingTuesday, this Tuesday, November 30, with their signature program Pulling Corks & Filling Forks benefiting World Central Kitchen. - November 24, 2021 - SHARE A SPLASH wine co.
First White Welsh Rum Released by Spirit of Wales Distillery
Spirit of Wales Distillery in Newport, Wales is proud to announce the launch of its second Welsh rum to the collection, and the first white rum for the Steeltown range of contemporary spirits. Spirit of Wales Steeltown Welsh White Rum is a contemporary crisp rum, made with molasses and layered with tropical crisp notes. - November 19, 2021 - Spirit of Wales Ltd.
Chêne Bleu Organic Wines is Giving Thanks This November with a Pop-Up Tasting Room & Wine Shop
The family-owned boutique winery will host informative, innovative events and tastings to give thanks and sample new vintages in partnership with renowned designer David Linley. - November 19, 2021 - Chêne Bleu Wine
Victor George Vodka Owner Awarded 2.4 Million Dollars to Build Fort Lauderdale's First Black Owned Distillery
One of the fastest growing Black owned vodka brands in the U.S. building distillery in Florida. - November 17, 2021 - Victor George Spirits LLC
Hard Seltzer Box Co. 2021 Advent Calendar Launches Now
Hard Seltzer Box Co. launched its first ever Hard Seltzer Advent Calendar, featuring 24 craft hard seltzer brands from 24 craft brewers across the USA. The Hard Seltzer Box Co. 2021 Advent Calendar is a seltzer variety pack, a countdown calendar and a party sampler gift box all in one; giving... - November 08, 2021 - Hard Seltzer Box Co.
Spirit of Wales Distillery Launches Steeltown Blueberry Welsh Gin
Spirit of Wales Distillery in Newport, Wales is proud to announce the launch of a second Welsh gin and first pink gin. Spirit of Wales, Steeltown Welsh Blueberry Gin, a contemporary forged wild blueberry gin, sweetened naturally with heather tips. - November 08, 2021 - Spirit of Wales Ltd.
Spirit of Wales Distillery Wins Two Vodka Masters Gold Medals
The Spirit of Wales Distillery wins two gold awards for their new Steeltown Welsh Vodka and Steeltown Home Welsh Vodka. The Spirit of Wales Distillery contemporary styled Steeltown Welsh Vodkas both won gold medals from The Spirits Business, Vodka Masters 2021. These gold medals come shortly after The Spirits Business awarded Spirit of Wales a silver medal for their Steeltown Welsh Dry Gin in June 2021. - October 03, 2021 - Spirit of Wales Ltd.
Off Main Brewing Launches First Boutique Brewery in Texas
Off Main Brewing reimagines the craft brewery scene by launching mobile taproom with customizable menu for north Texas events, creating unique and memorable experiences. - October 01, 2021 - Off Main Brewing
Kivelstadt Winegarten Welcomes Executive Chef Cameron
Kivelstadt Winegarten is known for leading a new generation of California dining, crafting fresh, locally sourced dishes for people and animals alike. On September 13, Kivelstadt is delighted to announce the appointment of Cameron Bouldin as the Executive Chef. Cameron Bouldin is a self-made chef... - September 22, 2021 - Kivelstadt Cellars
Join in a Welsh Tasting Event with Spirit of Wales Distillery’s Award-Winning Spirits
This October it’s time for an authentic Welsh experience and a taste of the award-winning premium Welsh spirits of Spirit of Wales Distillery at their music-bingo themed tasting event. - September 19, 2021 - Spirit of Wales Ltd.
Annual Balloon Glow Taking Place at Chaumette Vineyards & Winery
Chaumette Vineyards & Winery is announcing their plans to host the 2021 Balloon Glow event Thursday, Sept 23 and Friday, Sept 24. This annual event will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., weather permitting. Children and pets are welcome, and admission and parking are... - September 11, 2021 - Chaumette Vineyards and Winery
Artist Contest Launched for NFT Release for Historic Charleston Bottled in Bond Bourbon
A woman owned spirits company continues driving change in the trillion dollar alcohol industry with an NFT release and a new way for spirits to be marketed and sold while celebrating local artists everywhere. - September 10, 2021 - Local Choice Spirits
Clos LaChance Winery and Grandview Restaurant Partner to Provide a New Mouthwatering Portfolio of Wines
With Clos LaChance winery’s ability to offer private labels to the wine sellers in the US, and their in-house state-of-the-art bottling line, Grandview Restaurant knew there was an opportunity there to expand the wines they carry for their customers. Within the Grandview portfolio, there will... - August 27, 2021 - Clos LaChance Wines, LLC
10th Mountain Rye Whiskey Wins Gold at 2021 Whiskies of the World
10th Mountain Whiskey & Spirit Co. of Vail, CO, wins Gold at this year's Whiskies of the World Competition for its Rye Whiskey. - August 26, 2021 - 10th Mountain Whiskey & Spirit Co.
Spirit of Wales Award-Winning Steeltown Welsh Dry Gin at My Gin Festivals
The award-winning Spirit of Wales Distillery is taking part in 2021 My Gin Festivals and the Gin and Fizz Festivals in Wales and England. - August 15, 2021 - Spirit of Wales Ltd.
Steeltown Welsh Dry Gin Takes Silver at the IWSC
The International Wine and Spirit Competition (The IWSC) awarded a silver medal to the Spirit of Wales Distillery’s signature release Steeltown Dry Welsh Gin at its 2021 competition. - August 08, 2021 - Spirit of Wales Ltd.
Steven Young Joins Spirit of Wales Distillery from Boom Battle Bars
The Spirit of Wales Distillery in South Wales is thrilled to announce that new hire, Steven Young, will be their Brand Ambassador in August 2021 after leaving Boom Battle Bars. - August 06, 2021 - Spirit of Wales Ltd.
Wine Podcast Continues to Attract Growing Audience, World Class Guests
The Viti+Culture Podcast Features Series by German Winemakers Just as they Face Devastating Floods - July 30, 2021 - Viti+Culture Podcast
Steeltown Welsh Vodka Filtered Through Anthracite for a Crisp, Clean Flavour from the Spirit of Wales Distillery in Newport, South Wales
Brighten the palette with a contemporary style blended Steeltown Welsh Vodka. The Spirit of Wales Distillery has a unique process when producing their Steeltown Welsh Vodka. Made with Welsh water and filtered once through Anthracite or Welsh coal from Ammanford in Carmarthenshire, Wales. - July 10, 2021 - Spirit of Wales Ltd.
Dragon's Breath Welsh Rum Here to Spice Things Up
Introducing the Spirit of Wales Distillery signature release Dragon’s Breath Spiced Welsh Rum Spirit. A thought-provoking spirit that captures the Celtic heritage of Wales and the essence of the red dragon, who provides and takes care of the Welsh. - July 10, 2021 - Spirit of Wales Ltd.
Chaumette Vineyards & Winery Opens Hiking Center
Chaumette Vineyards & Winery is announcing the opening of the Chaumette Hiking Center in Ste. Genevieve, which provides gourmet dining for guests along their two-mile loop trail, the Norton Trail. The Chaumette Hiking Center is open Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will also... - July 02, 2021 - Chaumette Vineyards and Winery
Hijole Tequila Kicks Off New Florida Distribution with Godfrey Hotel Relationship in Tampa
Hijole Tequila, the new smooth tasting tequila with the fun name, is kicking off its new Florida distribution with a new relationship with The Godfrey Hotel in Tampa and Memorial Day weekend parties at the hotel’s WTR Pool party destination. Hijole will be available for patrons and revealers... - May 29, 2021 - Hijole
Wild Blueberry Gin with Heather Sweetness from Wales
Introducing the Spirit of Wales Distillery Heather and Forged Wild Blueberry Gin. The Spirit of Wales Distillery launches their second distillery release, Welsh Gin. A contemporary Pink Gin with bright citrus and heather honey aromas and familiar piney characteristics of juniper. The fifth premium Welsh Spirit in the Distillery Release Collection, along with the limited distillery release dry gin, vodka, white and spiced rums. - May 26, 2021 - Spirit of Wales Ltd.
The First Welsh Rum from the Spirit of Wales Distillery
The Spirit of Wales Distillery launches their first distillery release, Welsh Rum, after releasing a Welsh Gin and Vodka, The third in the Distillery Release Collection, a lightly spiced rum and the fourth limited release, a Caribbean style white rum with a taste of Wales. - May 25, 2021 - Spirit of Wales Ltd.
Croatian Wine Enthusiasts Announce First International Pošip Day
Public-private Alliance of Organizations from Croatia, USA, Canada and Europe announces international day for the Croatian white variety - May 22, 2021 - Croatian Premium Wine
Chêne Bleu Winery is Bringing Provence to London This May with a Pop-Up Tasting Room
The family-owned boutique winery will host informative, innovative events and tastings in partnership with designer Catherine Prevost and artist Tilo Kaiser. - May 16, 2021 - Chêne Bleu Wine
Wine Industry Experts Discuss Sustainability in Viticulture, Advocate Towards Science-Based Approaches to Deliver Resilience and Enhance Quality
Sustainable Wine Ltd. has confirmed its line-up of speakers and sessions for its free virtual conference, Sustainability in the Vineyard, June 22, 2021. The conference will focus on how sustainable viticulture is defined and how it’s best put into practice for people, planet and economic... - May 07, 2021 - Sustainable Wine Ltd.
Introducing the Spirit of Wales Distillery Virtual Tasting and Tour
Discover how the Spirit of Wales Distillery in Newport, Wales creates their premium Welsh Gin, Vodka and Rums with their virtual distillery tour and tasting. - May 01, 2021 - Spirit of Wales Ltd.
A New Contemporary Welsh Vodka in Newport, South Wales from the Spirit of Wales Distillery
After releasing their first distillery Welsh Gin, the Spirit of Wales Distillery, launch their first distillery release Welsh Vodka. Discover this contemporary Welsh Vodka that is both bright and cleansing. Filtered through anthracite “a tip of the hat” to Newport and Welsh Industry, inspiring the contemporary distilled spirit. - April 24, 2021 - Spirit of Wales Ltd.