Category Archives: Spirits

Sailor Jerry Launches a Black Bottle with Pin-Up Art

 Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum launches a limited-edition black bottle.  The rollout begins this month and will be available nationally by July 4.  Retail: $15.99. Steeped in the patriotic history authentic to the rum, the bottle features iconic artwork from the … Continue reading

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Macallan Releases ‘Peerless Spirit’ Decanter with 65-Year-Old Whisky

It’s all part of The Macallan in Lalique Six Pillars Collection.  The decanter was designed and created by the legendary French crystal house Lalique.  The ‘Peerless Spirit’ release will be limited to only 450 individually numbered decanters. Raul Gonzalez, Macallanbrand … Continue reading

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Craft Spirits Account of 15% of Launches, Up from 5% in 2011

Craft spirits have so far accounted for 15% of new global spirit launches to date in 2016, up from just 5% in 2011, according to new research from Mintel, the global market research firm, which found craft spirit launches increased … Continue reading

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TransPacific Trade Pact Impact Seen as Positive For U.S.Bev/Al Producers, Minimal for the Overall Economy

The TransPacific Partnership agreement will have almost no impact on the overall U.S. economy.  But it will have significant benefits for U.S. wine and spirits producers. That’s the gist of a new report by the International Trade Commission. “The overall impact of the … Continue reading

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Cardinal Spirits Expands Into Kentucky Through River City Distributing

Cardinal Spirits, a craft distillery in Bloomington, Ind., is expanding its distribution to Kentucky, its first market outside of Indiana, through River City Distributing Inc. Louisville. And, the distillery has partnered with Good Folks Coffee Co., a Louisville coffee roaster, … Continue reading

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Campari America Intros Voodoo-Themed Spiced Rum

Campari America introduced The Baron Samedi Spiced Rum.  The 90-proof spirit is now available in select US markets nationwide. Baron Samedi is one of the most notorious Vodou figures and has existed in the Haitian Vodou culture since the 18th century. He … Continue reading

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