Tag Archive: Bacardi
News Briefs for February 7, 2020
•William Grant & Sons has added two new offerings to its Glenfiddich Rare Collection, both dating from 1975. Continue reading →
Posted in News on February 7, 2020Interview: Ilegal Mezcal Founder John Rexer
Bacardi took a minority stake in Ilegal mezcal in 2017, adding the brand to its portfolio just as the category began to pick up steam in the U.S. market. Mezcal has continued to grow rapidly from its small base with Ilegal playing a key role, led by founder John Rexer, who remains at the head of the business. Last year, Ilegal’s volume jumped by more than 50% to just under 30,000 cases. SND associate editor Shane English recently caught up with Rexer to discuss the evolution of both Ilegal and the mezcal category as a whole. Continue reading →
Posted in News on February 3, 2020News Briefs for January 27, 2020
•Colorado-based Tincup whiskey, part of the Proximo Spirits portfolio, has announced a new extension, Tincup Rye. Continue reading →
Posted in News on January 27, 2020News Briefs for December 19, 2019
•After counting down its top 10 smokes of the year throughout this week, Cigar Aficionado will unveil its Cigar of the Year today right here. Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 19, 2019News Briefs for November 22, 2019
•Diageo has launched the latest seasonal Captain Morgan offshoot, Gingerbread Spiced. Continue reading →
Posted in News on November 22, 2019News Briefs for November 18, 2019
•After counting down its Top 10 wines of 2019 last week and announcing a Bordeaux red from the St.-Julien appellation as its Wine of the Year on Friday, Wine Spectator will unveil its full Top 100 Wines of 2019 list today at top100.winespectator.com. Continue reading →
Posted in News on November 18, 2019
