Castle Brands Assumes Responsibility for Irish Distillers’ Method and Madness Irish Whiskeys in the U.S.

Posted on September 16, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

That’s effective Oct. 1.  Method & Madness will nicely complement Castle Brands‘ existing portfolio, which includes Goslings Rum, Ginger Beer and RTD products, as well as Ramazzotti, Our/New York Vodka and Our/Los Angeles Vodka, said Nick Papanicolaou, CEO of Castle Brands, a Pernod Ricard company.

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Tequila Don Julio Marks 80th Anniversary with Launch of Ultima Reserva

Posted on September 16, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The latest addition to the brand’s portfolio preserves history with founder Don Julio González’s ultimate legacy – the final agave harvest planted by González and his family in 2006.

Only 4,000 cases of Tequila Don Julio Ultima Reserva will be released this year, and highly limited quantities of this luxuriously rare liquid will continue to be released each year until it reaches the end of this final agave harvest. The bottle is meticulously adorned with piña-inspired designs – from the etched cap to the faceted base – that will draw admiration from all lucky enough to purchase this exclusive bottle.

Available in extremely limited quantities, the first batch of Tequila Don Julio Ultima Reserva will be available in select markets while supplies last, with a suggested retail price of $399 and each year’s released batch specially labeled.

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Xavier Flouret Wines Launches National Wine Club

Posted on September 16, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Xavier Flouret Wines is a curated selection of expertly crafted bottles from 11 wineries in six countries across the globe.

Xavier Flouret has been supplying top establishments in New York such as The Carlyle, Le Bilboquet, and Duryea’s for over a decade.  Now, all eleven  wines are  available nationwide.

The collection currently includes estate-bottled wines from top sites in France, Germany, Spain, South Africa, Chile and Argentina. Each bottle celebrates the unique story of its maker, with a photo and biography of each vintner featured on the back label.

“In collaboration with talented international winemakers, this unique and contemporary collection is an opportunity to travel, discover and enjoy truly expressive wines with ease,” says Xavier Flouret. “It’s about the democratization of wine and sharing bottles that make us connect more closely with other cultures, ideas, places – and ultimately, each other.”

Xavier Flouret Wine Club members enjoy a 10% discount on every bottle purchased and free ground shipping on full case purchases. Beyond the perks, it’s a community. From invitations to members-only events to recipes and pairing recommendations from other X wine lovers, there are ongoing ways to connect with a likeminded group of vintners, oenophiles, and foodies.

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Sugarlands Introduces One-Two Punch RTD, Aids Folds of Honor

Posted on September 16, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Sugarlands Distilling Co. said it will launch One-Two Punch, a new, limited-edition ready-to-drink (RTD) canned moonshine cocktail this weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway during the NASCAR Playoff tripleheader weekend.

Proceeds from the sales of One-Two Punch will benefit Folds of Honor, with 5% of each purchase going to the organization. Folds of Honor is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of military members who have fallen or been disabled while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Founded by Lieutenant Colonel Dan Rooney in 2007, Folds of Honor has awarded more than 35,000 scholarships totaling over $165 million in educational impact.

“We proudly support our military and giving back is one of our core values as a company,” said Ned Vickers, Sugarlands president and founder. “We’re grateful for the work Folds of Honor does for the brave men and women who serve our country and we consider it a privilege to support their mission of helping military families.”

One-Two Punch–described as a refreshing, lightly carbonated blend of tropical fruit, including pineapple, coconut, citrus and a hint of cherry– will be available in four-packs of 12-ounce cans at retailers nationwide beginning this fall. One-Two Punch represents Sugarland’s entry into the ready-to-drink canned cocktail marketplace.

“The RTD canned cocktail category has experienced explosive growth over the past few years and we’re excited for our One-Two Punch to become a category leader just like our award-winning moonshine,” said Patrick Sullivan, Sugarlands chief revenue officer. “Adding an RTD offering further diversifies our product portfolio and furthers our commitment to deliver unique craft cocktail experiences for our customers and partners.”

Since launching in 2014, Sugarlands Distilling Co. has rapidly expanded both its offerings and availability across the country and is now available in 40 states.

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Samuel Adams is the Official Beer of Inspiration4, the First All-Civilian Spaceflight Mission to Orbit

Posted on September 16, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Samuel Adams is the official beer of Inspiration4, the first all-civilian spaceflight mission to orbit. In celebration of the Inspiration4 mission, Sam Adams will donate a maximum $100,000 to support Jared Isaacman’s challenge to raise $200 million for St. Jude. To extend support of the cause, Samuel Adams brewer Jim Koch is offering his personal bottle No. 1 of 2021 Utopias, signed by himself and the Inspiration4 crew, and a trip to the Samuel Adams Boston Brewery for the St. Jude Charitybuzz auction. To learn more and bid, visit stjude.org/launchparty.*All proceeds raised will go to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

“Utopias is a high gravity beer and I’m honored to take it to new heights with our friends on the Inspiration4 mission,” said Koch. “A beer at its most spirited, it’s always great to see Utopias support the community and that includes donating my number one bottle to a noble cause like St. Jude.”

Sam Adams Utopias is a spirited blend of multiple batches of our extreme beers, some held in reserve for just this coveted biennial release. In fact, some of the beer dates back nearly three decades, aging in wooden bourbon casks. Brewers then finish the blend in a combination of Carcavelos, Madeira, Ruby Port, and Sherry Oloroso barrels. This year, for the first time, brewers also aged a portion of the blend in Sauternes French oak wine casks which brings subtle notes of honeyed apricot and caramel to the rich layers of flavor.

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Who & What —

Posted on September 16, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Coppersea Distilling, the Heritage-Methods farm distillery in New Paltz, New York, hires Dan Denisoff as President and Chief Operations Officer.  He joins Coppersea after a career in the beverage and CPG sector, including nearly 20 years in executive operational leadership roles at Pernod Ricard USA.

Willamette Valley Vineyards hires Greg Urmini as Director of Winemaking & Vineyards to lead its winery, estate vineyards and the development of a new winery in the Dundee Hills.  He previously was with Paul Hobbs Winery in Sonoma for 14 years.

Mount Gay Rum names Maggie Campbell, former Privateer Rum Master Distiller, as Estate Rum Manager.

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