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Woodford Reserve Announces ‘Kentucky Derby at Home’

Woodford Reserve, the Presenting Sponsor of the Kentucky Derby, has joined with Churchill Downs for a nationwide, at-home celebration to honor the derby’s traditions, while also raising up to $2 million for people impacted by...

5 Cinco de Mayo Cocktails

Cinco de Mayo will not be the same this year, since many in the U.S. are still sheltering in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Even if we can’t go out, let us raise...

Q&A: Few’s Paul Hletko on Craft Hand Sanitizer and Surviving COVID-19

Suddenly, craft hand sanitizer is the hottest thing. Distilleries around the world have contributed in making of these products in defense against COVID-19. While generating cheery headlines, what actually goes into hand sanitizers is not so obvious. For...

Post Malone Comes Out with a Rosé

Grammy-nominated recording artist Post Malone has announced Maison No. 9, a new French rosé created in partnership with entrepreneur James Morrissey of Global Brand Equities, and Dre London, long-time music manager and Founder of London...

Southern Glazer’s Appoints New EVP & GM, Coastal Pacific Wine & Spirits of NY

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits has appointed Carlos Ferrandiz to the new role of Executive Vice President and General Manager, Coastal Pacific Wine & Spirits of New York. This move is effective immediately. This...

Evan Williams Bourbon Unveils 2020 American-Made Heroes

Evan Williams Bourbon, the flagship brand from Heaven Hills Distillery, today announced the veterans selected as the 2020 American-Made Heroes. In this annual campaign, each veteran recognized will receive a $5,000 donation to the charity...

Koloa Rum Company Gains Colorado Distribution

Hawaii’s Kōloa Rum Company has announced expansion of mainland U.S. distribution for its rums and ready-to-drink cocktails to Colorado via a distribution partnership with CTS Distributing.  “Our expansion into Colorado marks the 27th state in our distribution...

RNDC Takes Steps to Address Racial Injustice and Inequality

As protests about racial injustice and inequality sweep across America, Republic National Distributing Company has announced measures to address these issues. “Previously I voiced my sentiments on the racial discrimination that has plagued black and...

Diageo Unveils Paper-based Bottle for Johnnie Walker

Diageo has announced the creation of a new plastic-free, paper-based bottle, which debuts with Johnnie Walker Scotch. The bottle is made entirely from sustainably sourced wood, the company says. This comes as more alcohol companies worldwide...

Patrón Tequila Names New Master Distiller

There’s a new master distiller at Patrón Tequila. The Bacardi-owned brand has announced the promotion of David Rodriguez, formerly Director General of Patrón Spirits Manufacturing Operations in Mexico, to master distiller, effective immediately. Rodriguez has been with the...