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New Scotch and Bourbon Study and Certification Program Officially Launches

The Council of Whiskey Masters, based in Los Angeles, has introduced a dedicated certification program for whiskey professionals. Two separate Level 1 tracks, Certified Scotch Professional (CSP) and Certified Bourbon Professional (CBP), are now open...

Angel’s Envy Unveils 2019 Cask Strength Bourbon

This fall season of limited-edition whiskey releases continues with Angel’s Envy 2019 Cask Strength Bourbon Finished In Port Barrels. This latest iteration of the collectible expression clocks in at 122.4 proof. A tad more than 14,000 bottles of...

WhistlePig Launches The Boss Hog: The Samurai Scientist

Luxury rye whiskey brand WhistlePig has announced the latest release in The Boss Hog series — The Samurai Scientist. This is 16-year-old, single-barrel, straight rye whiskey. The Boss Hog: The Samurai Scientist is named after...

Elijah Craig Releases Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey

Elijah Craig today announced the launch of Elijah Craig Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey. Elijah Craig Rye is a traditional American straight rye whiskey with 51% rye, 35% corn and 14% malted barley. This combination of...

Diageo Unveils 2019 Special Release Scotch Whisky Series

Scotch collectors, start your engines. Diageo has revealed the full details for their 2019 Special Release series of limited-edition, cask-strength Scotch whiskies. Featuring expressions from famous distilleries, as well as those less known or even closed,...

Jim Murray Names 1792 Whiskey Best in World in 2020 Whiskey Bible

And the whiskey markets will shift. The longtime influential spirits writer Jim Murray has announced details from his 2020 "Whiskey Bible." This popular annual book includes his ratings of whiskeys from around the globe, culminating in...

Total Beverage Solution Named U.S. Importer for Vecchio Amaro del Capo

Total Beverage Solution (TBS) has announced a new partnership as the exclusive U.S. importer for Vecchio Amaro del Capo (Del Capo), a top-selling amaro from the Calabrian Region of Italy. “We are excited to add...

Brockmans Gin Signs Former Diageo Executive Paul Walsh

Brockmans Gin has appointed former Diageo chief executive Paul Walsh to its Advisory Board, as the brand finalizes a new five-year growth plan designed to double sales. The drinks industry veteran will help shape the...

J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines Names New Chief Brand Officer

J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines has announced the advancement of second-generation co-owner and Trade and Brand Advocate Cynthia Lohr to the position of chief brand officer (CBO), reporting to Founder Jerry Lohr. Cynthia first began...

375 Park Avenue Spirits Named U.S. Distributor for Marie Brizard

375 Park Avenue Spirits has come to an agreement with Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits to act as the distributor for Sobieski Vodka from Poland, as well as several other brands across the Marie...