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These 2 Cocktails May Soon Unseat the Margarita as America’s Favorite, Data...
Five people toast with their glasses of Aperol Spritz. (Photo: Daniel Vogl/picture-alliance via AP Images) Data gathered by Nielsen IQ suggests that the margarita still reigns supreme as America's...
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Glenfiddich Courts Wine Aficionados With 31-Year ‘Grand Château’ Scotch...
(Photos: The Glenfiddich) Earlier this month, famed scotch distiller Glenfiddich debuted that latest bottling in its coveted Grand Series. While the previous iteration recruited Awamori casks from...
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Hundreds of Tractors Descend Upon Streets of France in Protest of Chinese...
(Photos: AzPost/ Youtube) Last week, hundreds of tractors flooded the streets of France in protest of a looming trade war that has pitted European spirits against Chinese vehicles. A coalition of...
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Billionaire Patrón Tequila Founder Expands Empire With First Gin Distilled in...
(Photo: Waterloo Gin) On Tuesday, the founder of Patrón Tequila and Paul Mitchell hair care, John Paul DeJoria, added another notch to his resume with the acquisition of Waterloo Gin. It's the latest...
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Pepsi and Captain Morgan Rum Carve Up Pre-Mixed Cocktail Launch
(Photo: Diageo) Time to report to deck, mateys; one of the biggest names in spiced rum is dropping a canned cocktail. On Wednesday, PepsiCo teamed up with Captain Morgan on a ready-to-drink (RTD)...
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Johnnie Walker Scotch Trials Paper Bottles With an Eye for ‘Sustainability...
(Photos: Diageo) On Tuesday, Johnnie Walker Scotch unveiled a "first-of-its-kind" paper-based bottle for its flagship Black Label expression. It represents the latest in a string of moves as the...
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6 Discontinued Tequilas That Rose and Fell From the Market
(Photo: Diageo) For every smash hit like Casamigos or Fortaleza, a dozen tequila brands have tried and failed to make their impression in a crowded market. Sometimes it's a simple combination of bad...
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Diageo Acquires Largest Non-Alcoholic Spirits Brand in America
(Photo: Diageo) Diageo, the British conglomerate behind Don Julio, Guinness and Johnnie Walker, announced the acquisition of non-alcoholic spirits brand Ritual Zero Proof on Wednesday. The move cements...
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Penelope Bourbon Uncorks Trio of Exclusive Bottlings Exploring Decade-Old Age...
(Photo: Penelope) On Wednesday, Penelope Bourbon hit the market with its 2024 Estate Collection. Built out in three releases containing a total of eight bottlings, the variety intends to explore...
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Dak Prescott Blitzes Tequila Market With Trio of Additive-Free Bottlings —...
Dak Prescott warms up prior to an NFL game against the New York Giants on Thursday in East Rutherford, N.J. (Photo: Kevin Sabitus via AP Images) On Monday, Dallas Cowboys' Dak Prescott threw his hat...
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Time To Stock Up on Booze: Looming Port Strike Threatens to Affect Liquor...
Five ship-to-shore cranes and gangs of longshoremen work the container ship YM Witness at the Georgia Ports Authority's Port of Savannah, Sept. 29, 2021, in Savannah, Ga. (Photo: AP Photo/Stephen B....
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Single Malt Gin? Botanicals Meet Barley in Unprecedented American Liquor
(Photo: Astraea Gin) On Monday, Seattle-based Astraea Spirits unveiled what it claims to be the first American single malt gin. The nascent category — up until recently limited to a handful of overseas...
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Brugal Rum Distills Dominican Coffee Culture Into Latest ‘Colección...
(Photo: Brugal) On Tuesday, Brugal Rum expanded its Colección Visionaria series with an ode to Dominican coffee culture. Limited to just 35,000 bottles, the expression is intended as a liquid ritual...
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Luxury Giant LVMH Hops on Booze-Free Trend, Acquires Stake in Nonalcoholic...
(Photo: LVMH) The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday that LVMH, the French conglomerate behind Hennessy Cognac and Moët & Chandon Champagne, is finally getting into the alcohol-free spirits...
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‘Take Your Time With Each Drop’: Widow Jane’s Oldest Bourbon to Date Is...
(Photo: Widow Jane) On Monday, Brooklyn-based Widow Jane Distillery placed a new jewel in its crown by way of Black Opal, a blend of 20-year-old bourbons that clocks in as the brand's oldest release to...
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Westward Whiskey Recruits Rum, Pinot Noir and Stout Casks for 2024 Milestone...
(Photo: Westward Whiskey) On Tuesday, acclaimed single malt specialist Westward Whiskey rolled out the second bottling of its Milestone Edition series. Subtitled "A Discovery of Spice," the expression...
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Espolòn Tequila Infuses Marigold Flowers Into Gold-Hued Día de Los Muertos...
(Photo: Espolòn Tequila) Although the beginning of Día de Los Muertos is still a month out, Mexican spirits producers have already gotten to work on their annual batch of sippable celebrations. On...
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Ryan Reynolds’ Aviation Gin Lures Drinkers to the Airport With...
(Photo: Aviation Gin) On Tuesday, Ryan Reynolds expanded his multi-hyphenate acting, sports, cellphone and streaming empire with a new addition to his spirits brand, Aviation Gin. The release,...
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Old Overholt Revamps 11-Year Rye Whiskey With Cask Strength Bottling
On Tuesday, Beam Suntory-owned whiskey brand Old Overholt rolled out a cask-strength edition of its 11-year expression. Bottled at 107.4 proof, the liquid was distilled and barreled in the autumn of...
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‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ Star Matthew Lillard Teases Horror-Themed Tequila —...
(Photo: Find Familiar Spirits) Forbes reported on Thursday that Matthew Lillard, famous for his acting roles in "Five Nights at Freddy's", "Scream" and "Scooby-Doo," is setting to work on a...
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