BLUE CHAIR BAY KEY LIME RUM CREAM
This is the latest release from musician Kenny Chesney’s Fish Bowl Spirits line. Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $19. AVAILABLE FROM MS Walker
WILD TURKEY MASTER’S KEEP DECADES
To mark Master Distiller Eddie Russell’s 35th anniversary at the distillery, Wild Turkey has released this commemorative bourbon. It’s the second in the Master’s Keep series and is a blend of whiskies aged 1O to 2O years. Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $15O. AVAILABLE FROM Horizon Beverage Company
BEER ON TOP . . . BY A BUBBLE
WHEN IT COMES to the ranking of what alcoholic beverages we prefer in this country, beer bests the rest . . . but not by much. A survey conducted by The Harris Poll finds that for nearly four in ten regular drinkers, beer is that beverage of choice (38%) followed... Read More
PACK YOUR BAGS FOR THE BEER HOTEL
SCOTTISH BREWER BrewDog is planning to open The DogHouse, a 5O-room hotel and sour beer brewery that will be based in Columbus, Ohio. The hotel will feature a craft beer spa with beer-based treatments, a craft tap in every room, and an in-shower beer fridge. Guests who stay in the... Read More
STAY SHARP WITH VINO
AS IF WE NEEDED another reason to sip a daily glass of wine! New research has shown that a glass a day could help keep the mind sharp. Several scientific studies have linked the polyphenol resveratrol to a reduced risk in neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, among other health benefits.... Read More
WOMEN’S BEVERAGE ALCOHOL SYMPOSIUM
MARTIGNETTI COMPANIES has partnered with the Center for Women and Business at Bentley University to host the 4th annual Women’s Beverage Alcohol Symposium on TUESDAY, APRIL 4 from 8am to 3pm. The event will take place at Bentley University in Waltham. It is free to women working in the Beverage... Read More
USBG MOST IMAGINATIVE BARTENDER COMPETITION
BOMBAY SAPPHIRE GIN is running its 11th Annual USBG Most Imaginative Bartender Competition. The submissions period is MARCH 15 to APRIL 13. Regional semi-finalists will be announced on May 15th. The submissions will be narrowed down to 12O top bartenders who will compete for a chance to represent their hometown... Read More
STOLI GROUP USA
The company has hired BRIAN COX as Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. Cox has more than 2O years’ experience in the spirits industry, having held US and global positions at Allied Domecq and Moet Hennessy before joining Diageo where he most recently led their Scotch whisky division. Additionally... Read More
RÉMY COINTREAU
SARAH LONG has been named Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for the Americas region, which includes North, South and Central Americas. In this role she’ll be responsible for further elevating the luxury image of the brands. Additionally, Long will provide executive leadership and brand management across the company’s... Read More
BROWN FORMAN
RACHEL BARRIE has been appointed as whisky maker for the drinks company’s Scotch whisky portfolio, which includes the BenRiach, The GlenDronach and Glenglassaugh distilleries. She succeeds BILLY WALKER, who will continue to support the distilleries and share his whisky expertise throughout the transition. Barrie was Master Blender of Morrison Bowmore... Read More