Tasting the 2025 Beaujolais Nouveau Wines
Bourbon has September in America, while beer has October in Germany. What about wine? We pop champagne for New Year’s, but otherwise the only...
Senate Funding Bill Threatens $28B Hemp Market
Congress just passed, and President Trump has signed, a funding bill that brings the government back online after weeks of shutdown and simultaneously delivers one of the most significant reversals in federal cannabis and hemp policy since 2018.
Barrell Toasted Dovetail Whiskey Rolls out to Retailers
Barrell Craft Spirits has introduced a limited release of Barrell Toasted Dovetail Whiskey.
This new expression is part of the company’s Black Label Series.
This limited-edition...
Liquor Store Hiring and Training Best Practices
For any liquor store owner, the critical difference between thriving and merely surviving — or worse, facing regulatory penalties — lies in the quality...
Ron del Barrilito Launches 31YO Don Pedro Fernández Selection III
Ron del Barrilito, the Puerto Rican rum, has announced the U.S. debut of Don Pedro Fernández Selection III, the latest release in its Autobiografía series of single-cask...
Mount Gay Debuts White Rum
Mount Gay Silver is now available in the U.S.
This product marks Mount Gay's white rum entry into the on-trade market.
The blend was redeveloped by...
1800 Tequila Unveils High Proof Bottlings
1800 Tequila has announced two new high proof offerings of its Reposado and Blanco expressions, now bottled at 45% ABV.
Available nationwide, 1800 High Proof...
Rogue Ales, Craft Beer Pioneer, Closes Suddenly
Rogue Ales, an American craft beer pioneer based out of Newport, OR, closed suddenly last week.
Rogue was founded in 1988 as part of the...
Booker’s Bourbon Announces Phantom Pipes Batch
Booker’s Bourbon, from James B. Beam Distilling Co., has announced the fourth release of 2025: Phantom Pipes Batch.
Each release of this whiskey has a unique name that...
Gunpowder Irish Gin Launches Italian Fig & Laurel
Gunpowder Irish Gin has announced the launch of Gunpowder Irish Gin with Italian Fig & Laurel.
This is a collaboration with mixologist Bruno Vanzan. The collaboration introduces...
