News Briefs for May 19, 2021
May 19, 2021•Angel’s Envy Madeira Finished Bourbon, George Dickel Bottled in Bond, and newcomers from Templeton and Weller are among the offerings featured in Whisky Advocate’s latest weekly roundup. The magazine’s website has all the details.
•Wild Turkey has refreshed the packaging for its 101 proof Bourbon and rye whiskies. The new bottles feature an embossed image of the brand’s namesake bird above a low-set label that shows the name and proof of the whiskey. While the packaging update offers quite a few changes compared to the old label, the whiskies are keeping their color schemes with red used for the Bourbon and green used for the rye. Wild Turkey is a part of the Campari America portfolio and depleted 810,000 cases last year, according to Impact Databank.
•Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits has been tapped as the national distributor for Kendall Jenner’s 818 Tequila. Southern will initially launch 818 in the California market, and continue to roll it out across the country in the months to come. 818 includes Blanco ($45 a 750-ml.), Reposado ($55), and Anejo ($65) expressions and is sustainably produced in Jalisco, Mexico.
•Alcohol delivery platform Saucey has entered Atlanta, now offering delivery fulfillment to over 100,000 households in the city’s metro area. In addition to beer, wine, and spirits, Saucey also offers mixers and snacks. While the initial Georgia launch is focused on Atlanta, the company says that it will expand beyond the city later this year. Saucey is currently present in over 600 cities spread across 10 states, including New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Washington, D.C., among other locations. It plans to launch in additional markets this year including Arizona, Ohio, and Oregon.
•Brazil’s Familia Salton has named New Jersey-based Austral Estates as its importer for the U.S. market. Salton’s Intenso label includes Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc varietals retailing at around $17, as well as Brut, Brut Rosé and Moscatel sparklers positioned at $16. Austral’s portfolio is focused on family-owned producers from the Southern Hemisphere, including labels from Australia, New Zealand, and Uruguay.
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