Tag Archive: Two Stacks

Whisky Advocate: Ireland’s Latest Chapter

The Irish whiskey narrative over the past 15–20 years has been a story of restoration, perseverance, and conviction. Dozens of new distilleries and hundreds of new Irish whiskey brands were founded with aspirations of capturing the U.S. market, but they now find themselves battling the combined effects of geopolitical uncertainty, economic downturns in China, trade tensions, and a sober-curious Gen Z. Continue reading →

News Briefs for June 25, 2025

Irish Whiskey’s Deep Bench Seeds The Future Of The Category

Earlier this month we detailed the state of affairs among Irish whiskey’s leading brands, with Pernod Ricard’s Jameson continuing to dominate the category. Continue reading →

Interview, Part 2: Foley Family Wines & Spirits President Shawn Schiffer

In the second part of our interview, president Shawn Schiffer discusses agency brands on the spirits side of the newly renamed Foley Family Wines & Spirits—whose new moniker nods to its growing spirits range—then turns to progress within the 1.8-million-case Foley wine stable, which includes key labels like Ferrari-Carano (at 460,000 cases last year, according to Impact Databank), Chalk Hill (180,000 cases), Silverado (70,000 cases), Banshee (185,000 cases), and The Four Graces (60,000 cases) among many others. Continue reading →

Craft Brewing and Distilling News for March 16, 2021

•Louisville, Kentucky’s Barrell Craft Spirits has launched Seagrass, a new blend of American and Canadian rye whiskies. Continue reading →