Category Archives: Craft Distillers

Rogue Ale Testing Canned Cocktails

Posted on August 5, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

The cocktails come in three flavors — Cucumber Lime Gin Fizz, Cranberry Elderflower Vodka Soda and Ginger Lime Vodka Mule — and source vodka and gin from Rogue’s 16-year-old distillery. The drinks, sold in 4-packs of 12 oz. slim cans, … Continue reading →

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Durham Distillery Releases 3rd Canned Cocktail

Posted on August 5, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Conniption Gin Rosé Spritz combines award-winning Conniption American Dry Gin with rose wine, natural strawberry and lemon, house-made simple syrup and club soda. In keeping with Durham Distillery’s mission to offer premium spirits, the canned cocktail is gluten free with … Continue reading →

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Pernod Ricard Acquires Firestone & Robertson Distilling

Posted on August 5, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

It’s the second American craft spirits acquisition by Pernod this year, following Rabbit Hole.  The deal includes Whiskey Ranch, a state-of-the-art distillery minutes from downtown Fort Worth.  Terms weren’t disclosed. The Fort Worth, Texas, distillery is known for TX Blended … Continue reading →

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Postmaster Spirits & Craft Distillery Offers ‘Trump Tonic’

Posted on April 8, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

It’s an orange-flavored vodka, produced inside an old post office in Newport, Ark.   Half-pints sell for $2.99 each.  It’s currently distributed only in Arkansas.

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Craft Distillers Sell 7.2 Million Cases, Up 27% in Year

Posted on October 9, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Sales totaled $3.7 billion, and market share for U.S. craft spirits reached 3.2% in volume, 4.6% in value, according to data released

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Gold Moon Distillery Says Trump’s Tariffs Led to Order Cancellations

Posted on July 11, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Steven Gould, owner of the Golden, Colo., craft distillery says 15% — about $150,000 — of his revenue last year was from Europe.  He

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