Tanteo CEO Neil Grosscup, management to remain with company
August 1, 2023
Ole Smoky Distillery, Gatlinburg, Tenn., announced they have closed upon a merger agreement with Tanteo Spirits LLC, one of the fastest growing ultra-premium tequila companies. This transaction marks the Tennessee-based distillery’s entry into the fast-growing tequila market, as it moves to diversify its portfolio across other high-growth spirits categories.
Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum and Cocktail Courier teamed up to celebrate summer with Sophie’s Spiced-Up Special, the winning cocktail from the Battle of the Badtenders, presented by Captain Morgan.
New whiskey pays homage to cabin where band crafted legendary songs
July 27, 2023
As Lynyrd Skynyrd approaches the 50th anniversary of its groundbreaking debut album, the band announced the release of its highly anticipated new American Whiskey, Hell House Whiskey, paying homage to the famous cabin where it crafted countless legendary songs. Lynyrd Skynyrd partnered with Bespoken, a craft whiskey maker, to create a whiskey that “is as bold, timeless, and unforgettable as their music.”
Gay Water, a canned vodka soda company, announced the launch of its Gay Water, introducing one of the first alcohol beverage brands to be founded and grounded in the LGBTQ+ community.
Mingle, the female-founded line of sparkling craft mocktails, debuted its new seasonal Summer Variety Pool Pack, which features cans of Mingle’s best-selling flavors: Blackberry Hibiscus Bellini, Cranberry Cosmo, Blood Orange Elderflower Mimosa, Key Lime Margarita & Cucumber Melon Mojito.
Whiskey company lets consumers decide which states will receive sought-after release
July 19, 2023
Shelbyville, Tenn.-based Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey announced that it will begin distribution of its highly sought-after Single Barrel Whiskey this fall. The rollout will kick off with Uncle Nearest’s Single Barrel Showdown: America’s Choice, an online public vote that puts the power in the hands of whiskey fans across the country to determine which five states will be the first to receive Uncle Nearest Single Barrel Whiskey on shelves.