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Calamity Gin

March 2, 2017

Southwest Spirits & Wine, a joint venture between Southwest Distillery and Prairie Creek Beverages, announced the release of Calamity Gin.

Decadent Saint Red Sangria Concentrate

February 28, 2017

Craft winery Decadent Saint recently launched its first Red Wine Sangria Concentrate made with real berry fruits and red wine.

Black Ink Rose

February 23, 2017

Guarachi Wine Partners announced the launch of a new domestic product: Black Ink Rose.

Backpack Wine

February 21, 2017

Source Code Beverage announced the national rollout of Backpack Wine.

Brown-Forman announces appointment of new whisky maker

Rachel Barrie succeeds Billy Walker

February 20, 2017

Effective March 1, Brown-Forman, Louisville, Ky., announced that Rachel Barrie assume the role of whisky maker for its Scotch whisky portfolio, which includes the BenRiach, The GlenDronach and Glenglassaugh distilleries.

Awning Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

February 17, 2017

Golden Frog Productions introduced its inaugural imported wine: Awning Estate Cabernet Sauvignon imported from Apalta, Chile.

Raise a glass to National Wine Day

Red wine edges out white wine

Mauricio Guitron

February 17, 2017

Raise your glass, because National Drink Wine Day is Feb. 18.

2017 Nightclub & Bar show to host more than 600 exhibitors

Tradeshow and convention to take place March 27-29

February 15, 2017

Taking place March 27-29, 2017, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, the Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show will continue to bring the latest technologies, products and strategies for hospitality professionals in the bar, restaurant and nightlife space to the forefront.

Celebrity endorsements proliferate in the beverage business

Beverage campaigns utilize TV, social media to engage consumers

Barbara Harfmann

February 15, 2017

In his 2003 hit song “Celebrity,” country crooner Brad Paisley sings about the perils of celebrity and “acting like a fool just ’cause you’re on TV.” Yet, many alcohol and non-alcohol beverage brands recognize that the star power of athletes, musicians and actors often equates not only to deeper consumer connections but also to increased brand recognition that translates into sales.

PepsiCo's LIFEWTR hosts Art After Dark experience during Super Bowl Week

Starbucks partners with iPayYou to accept Bitcoin payment

February 15, 2017

PepsiCo’s new premium bottled water brand LIFEWTR partnered with traveling night club, Club Nomadic, for Super Bowl 2017. On Feb. 3, during Super Bowl Week in Houston, the brand hosted “Art After Dark,” an entertainment experience fusing music, technology and art, the company says.