Monthly Archive: January 2013
Craft Brewing And Distilling News for January 23, 2013
•Celebrity mixologists Simon Ford, Jason Kosmas and Dushan Zaric have launched a new venture, The 86 Co., starting with a portfolio of four mixology-focused spirits. Continue reading →
Posted in News on January 23, 2013Brewers See Opportunity In Beer-Wine Hybrids
Several years ago, a few craft brewers began experimenting with wine grapes and wine grape juice in their beers. Continue reading →
Posted in News on January 22, 2013Whisky Advocate Names American Whiskey Of The Year
Earlier today, Whisky Advocate named Four Roses 2012 Limited Edition Small Batch as its American Whiskey of the Year. Continue reading →
Posted in News on January 22, 2013News Briefs for January 22, 2013
•Beam Inc. has sold a number of value brands to Luxco Inc., including Wolfschmidt vodka, Calvert (Lord Calvert Canadian, Calvert Extra and gin), Bellows (blended whiskey, Bourbon, gin, rum, Scotch and vodka), Dark Eyes vodka, Canada House Canadian and Tempo Triple Sec. Continue reading →
Posted in News on January 22, 2013Craft Brewing And Distilling News for January 22, 2013
•Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin-based Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Co., part of MillerCoors’ Tenth & Blake unit, has unveiled its latest spring/summer seasonal, Canoe Paddler. Continue reading →
Posted in News on January 22, 2013Retailers Say Texas Wines Are Showing Rapid Growth
It’s not the first place that comes to mind when one refers to “wine country,” but Texas is the fifth-ranked state by wine production—after California, Washington, New York and Oregon—and retailers say the trend toward local food and wine is helping to galvanize consumer interest. Continue reading →
Posted in News on January 18, 2013
