Heaven Hill president pays tribute to Parker Beam

Max L. Shapira, president of Heaven Hill Brands, offered these words on the passing of master distiller emeritus and all around bourbon legend Parker Beam: “I, along with our entire Heaven Hill family, am saddened to share that our Master Distiller Emeritus, Parker Beam, passed away last night after a long and valiant battle with…

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Samuel Smith’s, Merchant du Vin launch organic pear cider

Samuel Smith’s Brewery and Merchant du Vin have announced the release of Samuel Smith’s Organic Perry, a USDA Certified Organic and naturally gluten-free sparkling pear cider. Samuel Smith’s Organic Perry shows a clear pale straw color, smooth body, crisp but rich flavor of ripe pears, and the aroma of a summer pear orchard. The finish is dry,…

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Sugarland unveils Hazelnut Rum

Sugarlands Distilling Company has unveiled Hazelnut Rum as the newest addition to its spirits line. The East Tennessee distillery partnered with distilling legends Mark Ramsey and Digger Manes from the hit series Moonshiners to develop the spirit. Hazelnut Rum sports aromas of toasted hazelnut and brown sugar. The full-bodied spirit blends flavors of vanilla, cinnamon and honey.  At 80 proof, it…

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Constellation buys minority stake in Catoctin Creek

Just got this press release from Catoctin Creek. Big investment from a really big company….   Catoctin Creek Distilling Company, LLC, a distillery operating in Purcellville in Loudoun County, Virginia, announced today that Constellation Brands acquired a minority stake in the company This investment provides the company with new capital to grow production, marketing, and to…

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Hakkasan CEO to keynote at Nightclub & Bar Show

This just arrived from the folks at The Nightclub & Bar Show (where, incidentally, I’ll be delivering a presentation on exotic spirits!)…. CEO of Hakkasan Group, Neil Moffitt, is confirmed to deliver a keynote during the 2017 Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show in Las Vegas, Monday, March 27 at 2:45 p.m., to talk…

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