New expression aged for more than 2 years in Lone Star State
November 30, 2020
San Antonio, Texas-based Devils River Distillery released its latest premium whiskey expression: Devils River Single Barrel Straight Bourbon Whiskey, a "grain-to-glass" 100 percent Texas straight bourbon.
The process for aging premium spirits is undergoing a new twist. Co-founded by Stu Aaron and Martin Janousek, Bespoken Spirits has developed a new proprietary process for sustainably maturing spirits in a matter of days, rather than years.
Big Easy Shots win monthly poll with nearly quarter of vote
October 6, 2020
As consumers demand more from today’s beverages, today’s manufacturers continue to develop innovative new products that deliver function and convenience. Kudos to Big Easy Bucha’s new line of functional shots, which won Beverage Industry’s New Product of the Month for August.
Ricky Miller III’s “burning desire to elevate the vodka category around the world” led to the creation of Carbonadi Vodka, a luxury spirit that glides across the tongue.
41% of sales evaporated, valued at $700 million is lost revenue
August 21, 2020
A new study on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on craft distillers reveals that 41 percent of their sales evaporated — worth more than $700 million — and 31 percent of their employees have been furloughed. A significant portion of these losses was attributed to the shutdown of on-site sales from tasting rooms and other on-premise sales.
COVID-19 has impacted the way distilled craft producers have operated in the wake of the pandemic. Yet, experts suggest that the attributes that drove spirits’ growth over the past 10 years will return.
Rob Pihl to remain with craft brewer as brewmaster, brand ambassador
June 23, 2020
Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Co., Newport, R.I., announced the acquisition of New York-based Radiant Pig Beer Co. With Braven Brewing Co. and Radiant Pig Beer Co., Newport Craft’s stable of products now features 26 authentic beers, and more than 10 craft spirit and cocktail labels, the craft brewer and distiller says.
Direct-to-consumer offering focuses on bourbon cocktails
May 25, 2020
Lonerider Spirits, Holly Springs, N.C., launched a monthly subscription box named the “Bundled Bourbon Box” that focuses exclusively on cocktails made with bourbon.