Category Archives: Spirits

Finally, a Distillery in Austin, Tex., Itself

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Still Austin Whiskey Co. is getting set to open at the Yard at St. Elmo, a development in Austin, Tex., that will include Austin Winery and St. Elmo Brewing.  Here’s the thing:  Still Austin will be the first distillery actually … Continue reading →

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Three Meadows Spirits Launches a Peony Vodka

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Three Meadow Spirits released a unique, 5-times distilled vodka, developed from a recipe infused with an array of botanicals. Not to be confused with a ‘flavored’ vodka, Peony Vodka’s floral notes result in a spirit that most somewhat resembles the … Continue reading →

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Ciroc Declares Victory Half Way Through Year, Says Nielsen Ranks Ciroc Apple No. 1 Innovation

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Cîroc Apple is the best-selling new vodka innovation of 2016, Combs Wine & Spirits said, citing Nielsen research which showed Cîroc Apple has sold more cases than all other new vodka innovations this year. Cîroc Apple was added to the … Continue reading →

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1st Paducah Distillery Since Prohibition to Open

Posted on June 17, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Before Prohibition, Paducah was home to more than 14 distilleries.  But yesterday, Silent Brigade Distillery became the first distillery in Paducah, Ky., since Prohibition ended.

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What You Drink Depends Upon Who and Where

Posted on June 16, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Americans’ preferred alcoholic beverages have a lot do with not only who they are but where they are, The Harris Poll finds. When imbibing at home, those who drink at least a few times per year are most likely to … Continue reading →

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Castle Brands’ Net Sales Up 25.7% in Year, Net Loss Narrows

Posted on June 15, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Castle Brands had net sales for fiscal 2016 totaled $72.2 million, a 25.7% jump from a year earlier. The company attributed the sales growth to the overall growth of Jefferson’s and Jefferson’s Reserve, Clontarf Irish whiskey and Goslings Stormy Ginger … Continue reading →

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