HUDSON MAPLE CASK RYE HUDSON WHISKEY
The fourth batch of Hudson Maple Cask Rye has been released for the first time in 75Oml bottles in addition to the existing 375ml apothecary-style bottles. This whiskey is a partnership with Wood’s Syrup, maple tappers who use Hudson Whiskey barrels to age their syrup and then return the barrels... Read More
FABRIZIA CREMA DI LIMONCELLO
The newest addition to the Fabrizia portfolio of all-natural citrus spirits is made with their Limoncello, zested lemon rinds, pure grain alcohol, simple syrup and a dairy alcohol cream from Wisconsin. Other spirits include Blood Orange liqueur, the ready-to-drink Italian Margarita, Vera Limon vodka and Vera Blood Orange vodka. Suggested... Read More
TWO LANTERNS AMERICAN WHISKEY
Berkshire Mountain Distillers (BMD) has released this whiskey that is the result of a four-year collaboration with Samuel Adams. It was made by triple-distilling the brewery’s flagship Boston Lager at BMD’s distillery, followed by years of barrel aging in vintage bourbon barrels. Toasted malt and caramel on the nose, with... Read More
REDBREAST LUSTAU EDITION
This is a new permanent expression to the Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey portfolio. Lustau was triple-distilled in single pot stills, initially aged in a combination of bourbon and sherry casks and then finished for one year in Oloroso sherry butts. Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $7O. AVAILABLE FROM... Read More
TRAVELOCITY BEER INDEX
BEER TOURISM in the US is a growing trend. According to a Travelocity survey last year, more than three-quarters of those who participated said they would like to go on a trip where they visited craft breweries and sampled local beer. Recognizing this interest, Travelocity enlisted the expertise of the... Read More
FIVE POINTS TRADING COMPANY
HEINEKEN IS CREATING Five Points Trading Company, a new venture aimed at incubating a range of beers in the US. Under this new umbrella, Five Points will assume US importer of record responsibility for Red Stripe, Tiger, Birra Moretti, Affligem, Murphy’s Stout, Prestige, Sagres and Mort Subite. The company will... Read More
HOW TO DRINK FRENCH FLUENTLY
Punch Creative • Camille Ralph Vidal hardcover ST-GERMAIN HAS RELEASED its first cocktail book. Working with a range of top bartenders and tastemakers, this book unfolds as a journey – from sunrise to sunset – sharing ways to elevate and savor every moment of the day. From effervescent cocktails at... Read More
DRINK ME NOW 15O COCKTAILS FOR ANY EMERGENCY
Hamlyn hardcover FEEL LIKE YOU NEED to spoil yourself? There’s a cocktail for that. Whether you need a midweek pick-me-up, a weekend treat or are in the mood for something sweet, you will find something to hit the spot – from chamomile collins, old fashioned and fresh paloma to gin... Read More
DISTILLED SPIRITS COUNCIL OF THE US
MICHELE FAMIGLIETTI has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Member Relations and KELLY PIKE POULSEN has been appointed Vice President of Federal Government Relations. Famiglietti will assume primary responsibility for member recruitment and services, advocacy and management of the association’s events. Poulsen was most recently Vice President of Government... Read More
NEW BELGIUM BREWING
CHRISTINE PERICH has resigned as CEO. Perich assumed the position a year ago, taking over for brewery co-founder KIM JORDAN who had transitioned to Executive Chair of the Board of Directors. Earlier this year Perich oversaw the opening of a second brewing facility in Asheville, North Carolina.