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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...

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...

Johnnie Walker is celebrating 200 years as a brand with four limited-edition releases. Each of these 200th anniversary releases — a new bottle design and three newly crafted whiskies — reflects the journey of two centuries...

Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC), together with Young’s Market Company (YMCO), has signed a new agreement with Banfi Vintners and will assume additional distribution rights in six states. This new deal is effective Sept. 1, 2020. Utah...

Watermelon and summer go hand-in-hand. You can make these cocktails anytime you have a delicious watermelon around — or just a hankering for the fresh and fun flavor. The Walton Street 2 oz. Ketel One vodka¾...

375 Park Avenue Spirits has entered into a supply and distribution agreement with Journeyman Distillery, effective January 1, 2021.  Under this agreement, 375 Park Avenue Spirits and Sazerac Company’s Bond and Royal craft division will...

Four Roses Distillery will issue the newest release in its series of limited-quantity special bottlings this September – the 2020 Limited Edition Small Batch. Non-chill filtered and bottled at a 111.4 proof, the 2020 Limited Edition...

The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) has reported that in the last academic year, a total of 96,845 candidates took a WSET qualification. This represents an 11% decrease versus last year’s record-breaking figure...

Constellation Brands is back to buying leading U.S. craft producers with the purchase, announced today, of Copper & Kings American Brandy Co. The Louisville-based Copper & Kings is known for its large lineup of brandy, gin, absinthe...

The Evan Williams bourbon family has a new look. Evan Williams Black, Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond and Evan Williams Flavors have all received a new bottles with updated label designs. Launched in the 1950s, Evan Williams Bourbon...