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Breakthru Beverage Appoints New EVP, Penn

Breakthru Beverage Group has announced the appointment of Cristina Desmond to Executive Vice President, Pennsylvania.  In this role, Desmond — who has been with the company for nearly two decades — will be responsible for leading all...

2020 Liquor Handbook Reveals Top Spirits Trends from Past Year

The distilled spirits industry saw its 22nd consecutive year of volume growth in 2019, ending the year up 2.4% to 238.7 million 9-liter cases, according to the Beverage Information Group’s 2020 Liquor Handbook. Innovation in new...

Quintessential Acquires U.S. Brands From Accolade Wines

The wine importer Quintessential has become the custodian of all U.S.-produced wines in the Accolade Wines portfolio. This acquisition, effective Aug. 1, includes production, global sales and marketing of four labels: Geyser Peak, Atlas Peak,...

Freeland Spirits Gains Distribution in IL, FL and NY

Freeland Spirits has announced distribution in IL, FL and NY through new relationships with online retailer Spirit Hub in Illinois (with H2Vino in the distributor role) and online distributor LibDib in Florida and New...

The Macallan Unveils Double Cask 15 and 18 Years Old

The Macallan has released Double Cask 15 Years Old and Double Cask 18 Years Old in an expansion of the range. Joining Double Cask 12 Years Old , these three expressions showcase American- and European sherry-seasoned...

Knob Creek Releases 15 Year Old Bourbon

The newest whiskey from Knob Creek is their 15 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon. This is the brand’s oldest age statement released yet. Knob Creek 15 Year Old is 100 proof. Barrels used in this expression...

Amber Beverage Group Names New Non-executive Director

Amber Beverage Group — a spirits producer, distributor, logistics provider and retailer of beverages — has announced the appointment of Roland van Bommel as the company’s new non-executive director. He will join a team currently led...

Why Grape Ripeness Trumps Variety

Newcomers often latch onto grape varieties as though wine were like ice cream: the name of the flavor sums up how the product will taste. This is understandable. Grapes are prominent on many wine labels,...

Wild Turkey Unveils Master’s Keep Bottled in Bond

Wild Turkey has announced the latest release in its Master’s Keep series – Master’s Keep Bottled in Bond. This is the fifth release in the series. Master’s Keep Bottled in Bond is a 17-year-old Kentucky...

White Claw Releases 5 New Flavors

The market-defining brand White Claw Hard Seltzer has announced a number of new flavors. These hard seltzers include the trio of Tangerine, Watermelon and Lemon. They are the first flavors debuted by the brand in...