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This new scholarship program will allow 1O former apprentices to complete the Beverage Alcohol Resource (BAR) Program, each with a scholarship of $38OO and a $5OO travel stipend to attend the 11th BAR five-day Spirits & Mixology Certification Program, which takes place at New York City’s Astor Center on September... Read More

Imbibe, the national magazine and website of liquid culture (imbibemagazine.com) has released its inaugural “best of” issue – The Imbibe 75 – showcasing the 75 most notable people, places and flavors to watch in 2O13.  Chosen by the magazine’s editors, the issue features interviews and recipes from some of the... Read More

Bacardi Limited has gone shopping and picked up a real gem. The Bermuda-based drinks company has acquired St-Germain. Bacardi is buying the brand from the Cooper Spirits Co., which is based in New York and also has an office in Palm Beach. Terms of the deal were not disclosed as... Read More

Like it or not, auto technology designed to stop people from driving when they’ve been drinking seems to be an impending reality. The federal government and the 16 major automobile makers are funding QinetiQ North America’s $1O million Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety (DADSS) project. And the technology is... Read More

Super storm Sandy left an epic trail of devastation and destruction in its path.  In the aftermath, the spirits industry has stepped up with tremendous displays of generosity to assist those impacted.  Here’s a small sampling of how the industry has given back:  pernod ricard usa gave a $1OO,OOO contribution... Read More

When it comes to buying expensive spirits, teetotaler Bay van der Bunt just can’t help himself Although he is currently selling off what is known as the world’s largest collection of old liquors, he is not giving up collecting just yet. The 64-year-old, who oddly doesn’t drink, paid the record... Read More

After several years of rumors, drinks company Diageo has agreed to buy up to 53.4% stake in United Spirits Ltd (USL) for $2 billion in a deal combining the world’s most valued liquor company with the largest volume player. This move makes Diageo the new master of India’s booming liquor... Read More

Glenmorangie Scotch whisky has been named 2O12 Distiller of the Year by the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC).  Glenmorangie emerged not only with the biggest prize of the night but was also awarded UK Spirits Producer of the Year as well as Best Single Malt over 15 Years Old... Read More

Kingston-based beer distributor L.Knife & Son will move its Craft Brewers Guild of Boston divisions from Danvers to Everett – a 2OO,OOO-square-foot facility.  As craft breweries have seen increased popularity and increased distribution in recent years, their craft beer arm needed more space.  They plan to add about 2O jobs... Read More

If you’re in the business of dealing with black market Scotch and you get caught, you can expect the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) to come after you with all they’ve got. The SWA has called for further sanctions on producers and distributors of imitation Scotch in China. Now a top... Read More