Monthly Archives: September 2021

Speakeasy Scores $2 Million Funding

Posted on September 1, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Speakeasy Co., a technology company and e-commerce platform for the wine & spirits industry, announced a $2 million dollar seed round led by Trog Hawley Capital LLC with participation from other notable investors, including Revolution’s Rise of the Rest Seed Fund.  Proceeds … Continue reading →

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Woodford Reserve Cocktail Mixers Debut in Williams Sonoma Stores

Posted on September 1, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The new co-branded cocktail  mixers are a result of a partnership between Woodford Reserve, the world’s No.1 selling super-premium American whiskey and Williams Sonoma, the design-led and sustainable home retailer. The Old Fashioned, Whiskey Sour and Mint Julep cocktail mixers … Continue reading →

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Cathead Distillery Doubles Time in Barrel for Old Soul

Posted on September 1, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Cathead Distillery, the first legal distillery in the state of Mississippi and a 2020 James Beard semi-finalist for Outstanding Spirits Producer, released its 2021 Small Batch Old Soul Bourbon, a high rye whiskey coming in at 90 proof.  The 2021 release is aged even … Continue reading →

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Monaco Cocktails Expands Distribution, Rolling Out New Variety Pack to 270 Sam’s Club Stores

Posted on September 1, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The expanded retail availability with Sam’s Club brings consumers the convenience of Monaco’s on-trend, canned cocktails in an affordable 12-pack variety format. Including three cans of each flavor, the new pack in Sam’s Club features Monaco’s most popular varieties, Sun Crush, Lime Crush, … Continue reading →

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Smirnoff Embraces Decades of Commitment to Inclusivity, Fun with New ‘Vodka for the People’ Campaign

Posted on September 1, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

“We thought it was only fitting that our ‘Vodka for the People’ campaign be just as versatile and flavorful as our Smirnoff portfolio,” said Jennifer Holiday Hudson, Smirnoff North America Brand Leader. “The future belongs to the people, and with ‘Vodka for … Continue reading →

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New Spirits Brand, Bahnbrëcker

Posted on September 1, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

A new spirits brand, Bahnbrëcker, based in New Braunfels, Tex., will enter the marketplace with Slow River Blend, the first-ever Hefeweizen-style whiskey. Slow River Blend will be available in bars, restaurants and liquor stores throughout Texas and for nationwide shipping starting Sept. 15, 2021. The company calls Slow River Blend “an … Continue reading →

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