Tag Archive: Bourbon
Diageo Targets Upscale Bourbon Tier With Blade And Bow Rollout
Diageo is officially launching its next play in the high-end Bourbon segment with the unveiling of its Blade and Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey brand, created at the Stitzel-Weller Distillery in Louisville, Kentucky. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 13, 2015Scotch Exports Slide Amid Soft Results In U.S.
The Bourbon boom appears to be coming at Scotch whisky’s expense. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 1, 2015Bacardi Enters Bourbon Category With Angel’s Envy Acquisition
Bacardi Ltd. has acquired Louisville-based Angel’s Share Brands, including subsidiary Louisville Distilling Co. and its Angel’s Envy Bourbon brand. Continue reading →
Posted in News on March 30, 2015Jim Beam Extends With New Bonded Bourbon
Beam Suntory is set to debut a new bonded Bourbon under its flagship Jim Beam brand next month. Continue reading →
Posted in News on January 16, 2015Interview: Wild Turkey’s Master Distiller Jimmy Russell
Jimmy Russell, the master distiller of Wild Turkey, celebrated his 60th anniversary at the distillery last month. Russell started in quality control in 1954 and became Wild Turkey’s master distiller in the mid-’60s. SND’s Adam Polonski recently spoke with Russell about his legacy and the evolution of the Bourbon business over the decades, as well as Wild Turkey’s plans for the future. Wild Turkey depletions in the U.S. market rose 10% to 590,000 cases in 2013, according to Impact Databank. Continue reading →
Posted in News on October 6, 2014Wild Turkey Returns Popular Forgiven Whiskey, Debuts New Ads
Campari America is bringing back its Bourbon/rye hybrid Wild Turkey Forgiven due to popular demand. Continue reading →
Posted in News on September 16, 2014
