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New Initiative to Accelerate Resilience and Sustainability in Tomorrow's Rum Brands
Launched on National Rum Day: empower, catalyze change and drive sustainable business practices in the Rum spirit category. - August 18, 2020 - The Rum Barrel
Despite Challenging Global Environment, Frontier Spirits Scores Big Addition to Their C-Suite
As Pura Vida Tequila and Frontier Spirits continue to grow, so too does their front office, and in this case the company is proud to welcome Steven Taylor as the new Chief Executive Officer. Taylor is an industry-recognized leader and the latest addition to the C-suite of Frontier Spirits. Early... - May 23, 2020 - Frontier Spirits Company
Cork Quality Council Supports the Wine Community
The Cork Quality Council supports the United Sommeliers Foundation by donating $30,000 to provide financial relief to sommeliers, bartenders, tasting room personnel, and other members of the wine community. - May 11, 2020 - Cork Quality Council
Jersey Artisan Distilling Rolls Out New Hyde Hand Sanitizer
Jersey Artisan Distilling, maker of James FC Hyde Whiskeys, has commenced production of hand sanitizer to help fill the critical need created by the current COVID-19 pandemic. The product is available now. “We have been contacted by a large array of folks all in urgent need of hand... - April 18, 2020 - Jersey Artisan Distilling
Iron Smoke Distillery Launches Drink Recipe & Tipping Website to Support Bartenders Globally
Iron Smoke Distillery Launches Drink Recipe & Tipping Website to Support Bartenders Globally. SmokeOutCOVID19.com will support bartenders across the world affected by the coronavirus. - April 01, 2020 - Iron Smoke Distillery
Worldwide Launch of HighSake: the Pinnacle of Japanese Sake Craftsmanship
For expansion of life and experiences - December 05, 2019 - HighSake
Lasso: Conversations with a Stranger
November 8 – December 22, 2019; Avant Gallery, 20 Hudson Yards, Main level, New York, NY 10001 - November 24, 2019 - Avant Gallery
IZO Mezcal Now Available at Select Costco Locations
Starting this month, IZO Mezcal will be available at these select Costco locations in Southern California and Arizona: Vista, Temecula, Chula Vista, Tucson, Glendale, Mesa. - September 11, 2019 - IZO Mezcal
Twin Valley Distillers Announces Move to New Location
Twin Valley Distillers, Montgomery County's only distillery, will be relocating to a new, larger space in the fall. The expansion will include a larger production facility and a more inviting tasting room. The new facility is located a few blocks from the current location at 1029 East Gude... - July 17, 2019 - Twin Valley Distillers
Official Spirits Sponsor of The Utah Pride Festival Releases Five Husbands Vodka
Ogden’s Own Distillery announced they will be the official spirits sponsor of The Utah Pride Festival held June 1-2, 2019, in Salt Lake City. The makers of Five Wives Vodka also announced their special Pride Festival label of Five Husbands Vodka. It is the first time in the festival’s... - May 03, 2019 - Ogden's Own Distillery
Ming River Sichuan Baijiu Wins Gold at the 2019 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Baijiu continues to gain ground in the US spirits world. - April 18, 2019 - Ming River
Bayon Distillery Wins American Distillery Institute (ADI) Award 2019
Bayon Distillery won a Bronze Medal for it's Mondulkiri Coffee Liqueur at the March 2019 American Distillery Institute (ADI) Craft Spirits Conference. - April 01, 2019 - Bayon Distillery
Wheeler’s Raid Launches 34 North Ready-to-Drink Craft Cocktails in Middle Tennessee
Wheeler’s Raid Distillery is pleased to announce the general availability of their ready-to-drink canned cocktails in the middle Tennessee market. The distillery has launched their line of premium canned craft cocktails under the label "34 North Cocktail Co." The spirits based craft... - March 13, 2019 - Wheeler's Raid Distillery
California's Old World Spirits Distillery Receives Two Gold Medals for Blade Gin and Rusty Blade Gin at the 2019 World Gin Awards Competition in London
California's Old World Spirits Distillery receives two Gold medals for Blade Gin and Rusty Blade Gin at the World Gin Awards Competition held on January 10, 2019 in London. - January 18, 2019 - Old World Spirits
Madam Pattirini Gin Named "Best Gin in US" at World Gin Awards
Ogden’s Own Distillery announced its Madam Pattirini Gin was selected as the Best compound Gin in the United States at the World Gin Awards in London last week. “It’s always exciting to be recognized at an international competition,” managing partner Steve Conlin said. - January 16, 2019 - Ogden's Own Distillery
Sonoma Distilling Company Looks Ahead: the Evolution of a Craft Brand
Pioneering Northern California Craft Whiskey House Heads into a Busy Fourth Quarter with Refreshed Branding, Seasonal "Distiller’s Edition" Releases and an Expanded Production Facility - October 04, 2018 - Sonoma Distilling Company
Ming River Sichuan Baijiu Wins Double Gold at NY World Wine and Spirits Competition
Ming River Sichuan Baijiu, a brand that launched earlier this year, has won double gold at the 2018 New York World Wine & Spirits Competition. The double gold award is the highest award given at the competition, signifying a gold medal rating from all judges. The judging panel consists of... - September 24, 2018 - Ming River
Colorado Startup Launches New Business in Support of Craft Distillery Industry
Distilling Craft, a distillery consultancy agency, officially launches new website and podcast aimed at supporting new and existing craft distillery owners. - August 27, 2018 - BoozeWerks
Country Smooth Whiskey Announces Expanded Distribution in Southeastern States
Country Smooth American Premium Whiskey Announces TX and LA Distribution. - August 01, 2018 - Country Smooth
Gallows Hill Spirits Earns Medals in All Categories Entered
The Lehigh Valley’s Newest Distillery Scores in International Spirits Competition - May 09, 2018 - Gallows Hill Spirits Co.
Green Mountain Distillers to Release an Aged Honey Liqueur on April 21st
A release of the Aged Honey Liqueur will be happening on April 21st. The liqueur has been aging for two years in a barrel that previously was used by Stowe Cider for their Ginger Cider. Come see the new Tasting Room and Retail Shop. - April 05, 2018 - Green Mountain Distillers LLC
Ogden's Own Distillery Products Now Available in Chicago
Ogden’s Own Distillery announced today that its award-winning spirits now can be purchased in Chicago, IL using the Big Fish Liquor Store app. available on iTunes app store. “With liquor stores getting so many products, using a new technology that delivers our products to the... - March 08, 2018 - Ogden's Own Distillery
Modernizing and Revolutionizing Mead, Salt Point Meadery is on Kickstarter to Gain Backers for Canning Mead
The Salt Point Meadery Kickstarter campaign has been launched for the project in canning mead, a honey-based alcoholic beverage produced by the meadery. - March 01, 2018 - Salt Point Meadery LLC
Critically Needed Houston Startup Velour Imports Listed in Tech.co Competition, Your Vote Critical to Reach Semifinals & to Equalize Access to $300 Billion Beer Market
The secret to equalize access to $300 billion beer market lies within the opportunity to expand a craft brewer’s distribution network abroad. - July 10, 2017 - Velour Imports
Gray Wolf Craft Distilling Releases Timber Sassafras Rested Gin
Maryland Distillery gets Sassy with Barrel Rested Gin Debut Gray Wolf Craft Distilling is proud to announce the newest addition to its spirit line, Timber Sassafras Finished Gin. Gray Wolf Craft Distilling expands its trade, with gin, eight months after launching its premier spirit, Lone Single... - July 01, 2017 - Gray Wolf Craft Distilling
Fish Tale Ales Releases New Organic Products in Cans
Fish Tale Ales is expanding their portfolio of organic beers by providing a package that reflects Fish Brewing's commitment to sustainability and adding two new styles. Organic Porter and Organic Red Ale join their already established organic offering, India Pale Ale. All three products will be... - April 17, 2017 - Fish Brewing Company
Underground Herbal Spirit Wins in Germany
Underground Herbal Spirit has won a gold medal in the 2017 Berlin International Spirit Competition. - March 24, 2017 - Ogden's Own Distillery
Ogden’s Own Distillery Celebrates New Product Release and Prestigious Competition Results
Ogden’s Own Distillery announced the release date for Madam Pattirini Gin and Porter’s Apple Liqueur to the Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (DABC). The company also announced results from the 2017 Denver International Spirits Competition where Five Wives Vodka and... - March 20, 2017 - Ogden's Own Distillery
Global Whisky Punks Bring Top Drams to Your Doorstep
New e-commerce venture Whisky Gallery pledges to deliver the best selection of popular world whiskies to fans anywhere on the globe, at competitive online prices. Frustrated by delivery restrictions on their favourite drams, young entrepreneurs are leading a new international whisky movement with... - March 16, 2017 - Whisky Foundation
Indie Bottlers Allow Fringe Whisky Exploration
Offering a large selection of independently bottled whiskies and exclusive expressions from the top distilleries, e-commerce venture Whisky Foundation encourages whisky fans to veer from the mainstream in search of a distinctive dram. This week’s exclusive new arrivals to Whisky Foundation... - March 05, 2017 - Whisky Foundation
Awesome Craft-Spirits Headed to Michigan from Ogden’s Own Distillery
Ogden’s Own Distillery announced today that all of the products it makes are now available in the state of Michigan. It is the first time in the companies history they’ve launched in a state will such a broad range of products. This includes their latest creation Porter’s Apple Whiskey Liqueur. - January 14, 2017 - Ogden's Own Distillery
Fish Brewing Co Announces Third Location in Tacoma WA
Fish Brewing Company has announced today that it will open a new Pub & Eatery on the Grand Plaza at The Shops at Point Ruston in Tacoma, WA. Craft beer fans can expect the same commitment to quality and relentless innovation the company has embodied since 1992. President Sal Leone notes,... - December 27, 2016 - Fish Brewing Company
Post Modern Distilling Opening in Downtown Knoxville
Post Modern Distilling, producing craft spirits, has chosen the Jackson Terminal for the site of its upcoming tasting room and manufacturing facility. Carefully-crafted spirits for both experienced consumers and those new to spirits to be the focus. - December 12, 2016 - Post Modern Spirits
Richland Rum’s 2016 Vintage Single Estate "Georgia Agricole" Has Arrived
Virgin Rum crafted from First Pressing of 2016 Harvest reveals fresh, floral and grassy notes over an earthy and dry base. - December 02, 2016 - Richland Rum
Richland Estate Starts 2016 Sugarcane Harvest Season with Limited Edition of Agricole Rum
Richland Rum will celebrate the start of the sugar cane harvesting season at the distillery in Richland, Georgia on December 10. A limited edition, Single Estate Old Georgia “Rum Agricole” will be distilled from this fall’s first harvested sugar cane. - December 01, 2016 - Richland Rum
Ri’ Punch Events at Richland Estate Draw Crowd
Trade Representatives and Rum Connoisseurs gather in a Sugar Cane Field - November 01, 2016 - Richland Rum
Susan for President: KOVAL Distillery Introduces New Line of Products with Release of Barreled Peach Brandy
KOVAL Distillery is thrilled to announce the release of Barreled Peach Brandy, the inaugural member of a new line of exceptional limited edition spirits named Susan for President. - November 01, 2016 - KOVAL Distillery
USA TODAY Selects St. Louis Distillery as the Best Craft Vodka Distillery in the US
St. Louis Distillery, makers of the award-winning Cardinal Sin Vodka and Cardinal Sin Starka, has just been selected by USA TODAY as the best craft vodka distillery in the US. The announcement came Friday afternoon, Sept. 16. “It's a great honor to be selected as the best craft vodka... - September 22, 2016 - St. Louis Distillery
ASW Distillery Opens in Atlanta: South’s First Distillery to Combine Scotch-Style Distilling with Southern-Style Whiskey Making Innovation
ASW Distillery is now open for weekly tours and tastings in the American Spirit Works building, a refurbished industrial space in Atlanta’s new Armour Yards neighborhood. Atlanta’s newest distillery is the first in the South to combine Scotch-style distilling traditions with Southern-style whiskey making innovation. Situated around the corner from one of Atlanta’s original craft beverage-makers, SweetWater Brewery, ASW Distillery has been over six years in the making. - July 27, 2016 - ASW Distillery
Mad Rabbit Distillery Announces Official Grand Opening
Mad Rabbit Distillery continues to create new signature cocktails featuring their delicious spirits, in preparation for the Official Grand Opening Celebration Thursday July 21, 2016 from 3:00 to 10:00pm. Located at 10860 Dover St. Westminster, CO - July 19, 2016 - Mad Rabbit Distillery
Porter's Peach Liqueur to Hit Utah Market
Ogden’s Own Distillery announced that Porter’s Peach Liqueur will be Available starting Friday July, 15, 2016 at the distillery’s retail outlet in Ogden. It will hit the Utah Department of Alcohol Beverage Control (DABC) stores the first part of August. Porter’s Peach... - July 19, 2016 - Ogden's Own Distillery
Clinton County New York's Only Distillery Now in Operation
The area’s only distillery is now in operation. Founded by husband and wife team, Randall and Sarah Beach, Murray’s Fools Distilling Co., LLC, the first legal distillery in Clinton County since prohibition is now in operation in the Town of Altona, NY. Murray’s Fools Distilling... - May 19, 2016 - Murray's Fools Distilling Co., LLC
Family-Owned Grupo Empresarial Tribal Wins Top Honor at World Spirits Competition
Last week, Ensamble 103, an artisanal mezcal produced by the family-owned Grupo Empresarial Tribal company, was awarded “Best Mezcal 2016” by judges at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. "The San Francisco World Spirits Competition® is the most influential in the... - May 17, 2016 - Grupo Empresarial Tribal
Spire Mountain Ciders Releases Crisp & Dry Apple Cider
In the tradition of quality and excellence, American’s oldest cidery Spire Mountain Cider, is pleased to announce the release of their latest product, Crisp & Dry Apple Cider. “The hard cider industry has seen incredible growth over the past several years, and drinkers are... - May 05, 2016 - Fish Brewing Company
Ham Farms Rebrands: Increasing Focus on the Customer Relationship
Ham Farms’ core strength has always been the company’s relationship with its buyers and corporate customers. With the company’s continued growth and presence in the retail market, the new www.hamfarms.com highlights its broadened 3 pillared focus on engaging retail customers, integrating new brands, and growing the sweet potato market worldwide. - April 12, 2016 - Ham Farms
Taste of Richland and Market Spring Event on April 24
Georgia Grown Spring Tasting and Market Place Event on April 24th in Historic Downtown Richland, with artisan food and beverages from South Georgia's craft producers. - April 06, 2016 - Richland Rum
Do the Survey on Industrial Ultrasonic Wine Ageing and Win 10 Liters of Sonicated Wine
Ultrasonic Wine Ageing LTD has taken a big leap in wine production by introducing world’s first revolutionary Ultrasonic Wine Ageing technology for sustainable wine production in and around New Zealand. This one-of-its-kind technique has the potential to completely transform the method of... - March 22, 2016 - Ultrasonic Wine Aging LTD
Cask88 Launches Exclusive Whisky for The Merchistonian Club in Edinburgh
Cask88, one of the world’s leading suppliers of bespoke whisky, today unveiled a historic bottling produced exclusively for The Merchistonian Club in Edinburgh. For over 15 years, the team at Cask88 has been helping world-class companies deliver legendary experiences with one-of-a-kind... - March 11, 2016 - Cask88
Richland Rum Selects Brunswick, GA to Open Second Distillery
Richland Rum's second distillery is to handcraft Richland Virgin Coastal Georgia Rum in downtown Brunswick, Georgia. The facility will offer tours and tastings and is aiming to open early 2017. - March 04, 2016 - Richland Rum
Richland Single Estate Old Georgia Rum Expands Into New York and New Jersey
Frederick Wildman & Sons appointed to introduce, market and distribute Richland Award Winning Single Estate Old Georgia Rum in New York and New Jersey. - January 28, 2016 - Richland Rum