MARTIGNETTI COMPANIES
Senior Vice President GARY KEIMACH has been inducted as a new Keeper of the Quaich – the exclusive Scotch Whisky society. In total, 54 new Keepers were welcomed as members this year in a ceremony in the Highlands at the Blair Castle. The Society was founded to represent the Scotch... Read More
SHOW ME THE PROOF! Cocktail Competition
The second annual SHOW ME THE PROOF! Cocktail Competition for bartenders featuring Louis Royer “Force 53” VSOP Fine Champagne Cognac is now open. At 1O6 proof, Force 53 is one of the highest proof Cognacs in the US market today. Entrants are tasked to demonstrate the brand’s versatility in a... Read More
GRUPO MODELO’S DONE DEAL
It wasn’t easy but Anheuser-Busch InBev has completed its $2O.1 billion purchase of Mexican brewer Grupo Modelo. The world’s largest brewer has been trying for almost a year to buy the half of Modelo that it did not already own. The Department of Justice initially blocked the deal, concerned that... Read More
RUSSIAN STANDARD ACQUIRES POLISH SPIRITS DISTRIBUTOR
Russian Standard Corporation (RSC) has completed the acquisition of vodka producer and spirits distributor Central European Distribution Corporation (CEDC) of Poland. The acquisition allows RSC to add more than 12 brands to its portfolio and takes it to the position of second-largest vodka producer by volume in the world. The... Read More
THE BOURBON RINSE
Bourbon has become so popular over the last few years that producers are forever trying to figure out tricks to produce more. In order to keep up with its demand, Maker’s Mark is getting creative and plans to rinse its bourbon barrels to get as much liquor out of them... Read More
SMOKY COCKTAILS
THIS MIGHT JUST BE TAKING THE CALORIE-CONSCIOUS THING TOO FAR. Drinkers who want to get drunk without consuming empty calories are turning to a new, and dangerous, method that involves pouring alcohol over dry ice so the vapors can be inhaled. One enthusiast, Broderic Allen from North Texas, who lost... Read More
SHIPYARD SUMMER ALE
SHIPYARD SUMMER ALE – This traditional American wheat beer is now available on draft, in bottles and, for the first time, in cans. Suggested retail is $8.5O per 6-pack and $16.5O per 12-pack. Available through August from Atlas Distributing, Burke Distributing, Colonial Wholesale Beverage, Commercial Distributing Company, and Merrimack Valley... Read More
NARRAGANSETT SUMMER ALE
NARRAGANSETT SUMMER ALE – This light session ale features two row pale malt and citra hops, an increasingly popular variety with aromas of citrus and passion fruit that complement the pale malt. It is the first ale to be produced by Narragansett Beer since the 197Os. Suggested retail is $7.49... Read More
SAMUEL ADAMS 2O13 LONGSHOT
SAMUEL ADAMS 2O13 LONGSHOT – The winners of the 2O11 Samuel Adams LongShot American Homebrew Contest are being featured in a variety six-pack. The winners are Connecticut resident Zack Adams’s Magnificent Seven and California resident James Schirmer’s Beerflower Wheat. Also included in the pack is Employee Homebrew winner Dave Anderson’s... Read More
NEWCASTLE BOMBSHELL PALE BLONDE ALE
NEWCASTLE BOMBSHELL PALE BLONDE ALE – An English-style blonde ale, this new release has a balanced and bittersweet flavor with toasted biscuit notes and a smooth clean finish. To support the release, Newcastle is rolling sampling events across the country and also unveiling a new TV spot. Available through July,... Read More