Acquisition includes Drambuie whisky liqueur brand
September 8, 2014
Premium spirits business and independent Scottish family distillers William Grant & Sons Holdings Ltd., New York, acquired the Drambuie Liqueur Co. Ltd., the Glasgow, Scotland-based owner of the Drambuie whisky liqueur brand.
This upcoming holiday season, Heaven Hill Distilleries Inc. will introduce Hpnotiq Sparkle liqueur, which blends natural, exotic fruit juices with white wine, vodka and a touch of Cognac.
The Patrón Spirits Co. released a line of higher-proof Roca Patrón tequilas produced using the rare tahona process, which uses a 2-ton stone wheel hand-carved from volcanic rock (roca) to slowly crush the cooked agave to break the bonds of fiber and release the agave juice, the company explains.
Peach-flavored brandy builds off success of CB Honey
August 6, 2014
Following the successful launch of Christian Brothers (CB) Honey flavored brandy in 2011, Bardstown, Ky.-based Heaven Hill Distilleries Inc. now has introduced CB Peach.