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Constellation Brands Acquires Copper & Kings

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...

WSET Candidate Figures Hit By Covid, Buoyed By Online Classes

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...

Four Roses Announces 2020 Limited Edition Small Batch Bourbon

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...

375 Park Avenue Spirits Enters Into Deal with Journeyman Distillery

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...

7 Watermelon Cocktails for Summer 2020

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...

RNDC Expands Partnership with Banfi Vintners

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...

Johnnie Walker Unveils 4 Bottlings for 200th Anniversary

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...

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...

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...

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...