Based on a historic recipe from the Revolutionary War era, the spirit is a 50:50 blend of Caribbean-aged rum and homegrown American rye whiskey and branded with the name of unsung Revolutionary War hero Hercules Mulligan.
The editors of Beverage Industry selected five innovators that it saw taking a step to push the boundaries of what today’s beverages can deliver to consumers.
In the first-ever release from the Fratelli Branca distillery, Milan, Italy, Branca USA, a New York-based import company, introduces Stravecchio Branca Italian Brandy to the United States.
Private label spirits line available in vodka, Canadian whisky, Irish whiskey
December 3, 2019
BJ’s Wholesale Club, Westborough, Mass., launched a premium spirits collection from the retailer’s exclusive brand, Wellsley Farms. BJ’s members can find the new spirits, which include vodka, Canadian Whisky and Irish Whiskey, in select BJ’s clubs now, just in time for holiday entertaining.
Cooper & Thief announced the release of its limited-edition holiday gift set. The Red Wine Blend Holiday Gift Pack is complete with a bottle of Cooper & Thief Red Wine Blend.
Just in time for the holidays, Ezra Brooks Kentucky Straight Bourbon and Saint Brendan’s Irish Cream released their 2019 special edition holiday packs.
500-plus wineries working with app brand to connect with millennial consumers
December 3, 2019
Augmented reality and artificial intelligence are propelling more than 500 wineries across the globe into futuristic marketing that cleverly connects wine-labels with millennial wine lovers.
Just in time for the holidays, Deschutes Brewery, Bend, Ore., and Bendistillery, also of Bend, Ore., announced the fourth annual release of their limited Black Butte Whiskey collaboration.
Glass cups debut in southern Florida on-premise outlets
November 26, 2019
Hiro Sake, imported by Hiro Sake USA, Manhasset, N.Y., debuted its first single-serve glass cup sake, a term commonly used to reference this serving size.
Wine outperforms spirits, beer, cocktails and beer during holiday time
November 26, 2019
The latest consumer data from New York-based Nielsen CGA has revealed that Thanksgiving is the most valuable annual occasion for still wine, providing ample opportunity for local bars and restaurants expecting an influx of hometown consumers this week, it says. Wine outperforms spirits, beer, cocktails and soft drinks in that 39 percent of U.S. consumers choose to drink wine when out-of-home during the Thanksgiving period, with significant opportunity for wine-led bars as well as specific dining channels where wine and food pairings are key.