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In one of Bourbon Hunting Season’s most eagerly anticipated moments, Buffalo Trace Distillery has announced its 2021 Antique Collection of uncut and unfiltered whiskeys. This year’s lineup does not include the traditional George T. Stagg...

For our latest wine panel of 2021, we asked panelists to taste and rate sparkling wines. Fall season is the time that beverage alcohol retailers start submitting their bubbly orders ahead of the holiday push. As...

The Cannabis Regulators Association (CANNRA), a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization of cannabis regulators established to share institutional knowledge and develop cannabis best practices, has named Gillian Schauer, PhD, MPH as the organization’s first Executive Director. Dr....

Diageo has disclosed a minority investment in Komasa Kanosuke Distillery, based in Kagoshima, Japan. The deal took place through Distill Ventures, the independently operated and Diageo-backed drinks accelerator. The investment will support the next stage of the company’s...

Furthering its educational mission, the Bourbon Women Association has announced its new Amber Circle Diversity & Inclusion Initiative. This new scholarship program builds on the organization’s Amber Circle mentoring program that started in 2019. It strives to empower women and those...

Blue Ridge Spirits & Wine Marketing has entered into a partnership agreement with Varela Hermanos, S.A. to represent Ron Abuelo in the U.S. market. Under the new arrangement, Blue Ridge will manage all sales and...

Chateau Ste. Michelle has unveied a refreshed look on its wine labels. The label redesign adds color and a contemporary twist while drawing attention to the winery’s iconic chateau, the company says. Chateau Ste. Michelle has partnered...

Delicato Family Wines and Francis Ford Coppola Winery will combine forces. The Francis Ford Coppola wine portfolio and two facilities in Sonoma County, the Francis Ford Coppola Winery and the Virginia Dare Winery located in...

The National Football League has named Diageo as the first ever Official Spirits Sponsor of the NFL. This multiyear sponsorship includes opportunities for onsite activation and engagement with adult fans, as well as broadcast, digital...

Evan Williams Bourbon, the second largest selling bourbon brand in the world, today announced a major redesign of Evan Williams 1783 Small Batch. This comes as the entire Evan Williams line goes through a branding overhaul. Named...