Comments Off on Jägermeister Aims For An On-Premise Boost With Manifest, Its New Upscale Line Extension
Mast-Jägermeister U.S. is undertaking a concerted push for its namesake brand, looking to tap into the increasingly trendy market for herbal and bitter liqueurs, while also rebuilding its presence as a go-to shot in the on-premise. Despite declining by... Read more
Comments Off on Cigar Aficionado To Name Cigar Of The Year This Morning
Cigar Aficionado is set to unveil its Cigar of the Year this morning, continuing its annual awards countdown. The No.-1 cigar will be revealed at 10 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, the culmination of test-smoking hundreds of cigars throughout the year. Af... Read more
Comments Off on AB InBev Partners With Cannabis Producer Tilray
AB InBev has partnered with Canadian cannabis producer Tilray to research and develop non-alcoholic cannabis drinks. The partnership, which is exclusive to Canada, is handled through AB InBev’s Labatt Breweries subsidiary and Tilray’s High Park Company... Read more
•Jim Rutledge, former master distiller for Four Roses, has returned to the spirits world with Cream of Kentucky Bourbon, a revived heritage label, as well as plans for a new $25 million distillery.The new release is an 11-year-old Kentucky Straight ... Read more
This is the last week of WSD for the year, so we decided to take a look back at our open rates to determine some of the most popular topics from 2018. Not all of them began this year, but we believe all of them are likely to come back up in 2019. Read more
The president and CEO of Vineyard Brands talks about his transition from corporate law to wine, and how to interest younger consumers in international offerings. Read more
Comments Off on California’s Standout 2016 Vintage of Pinot Noir
The Central Coast produced rather exceptional bottlings, but the 2016 Pinot Noir vintage is one you're going to want no matter where in the state it's from. Read more
Comments Off on Terlato Builds Upscale Cru Collection, Targeting The On-Premise
With the wine market continuing to premiumize, Terlato Wines is targeting the luxury on-premise segment with its growing Cru Collection portfolio. Spearheaded by company vice chairman John Terlato, the Cru Collection range has a total of 24 producers a... Read more
Comments Off on U.S. Treasury Nixes “Excise Drawbacks” For Alcohol Producers
Wine and spirits producers are set to see a key tax break eliminated, with the U.S. Treasury Department moving to close what it sees as a loophole for drinks importers. Previously, producers have been allowed to use so-called “excise drawbacks” …... Read more