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Coconut Cartel’s Latest Creation Infuses White Rum With the Essence of Coconut Water
The Miami-based rum brand, Coconut Cartel has announced the launch of its second expression, Coconut Cartel Blanco. The new release is a white rum from the Dominican Republic that is proofed down with coconut water. Coconut Cartel first debuted on the market in 2018 with a premium aged Guatemalan rum cut to proof with fresh coconut water, Coconut Cartel Special Añejo. However, the brand got its real start before this, when siblings Dani and Mike Zig began smuggling coconuts from El Salvador into Florida to sell fresh coconut water to Miami Beach’s trendiest hotels and restaurants. The name Coconut Cartel reflects...
As 65-Foot Hot Dog Looms Large Over NYC, Locals Bars Take Advantage of the Zeitgeist With Weenie-Themed Cocktails
At the beginning of May, tourists and locals stood in awe as a 65-foot-long hot dog was wheeled into the center of New York City's Times Square. A launch event organized by creators Jen Catron and Paul Outlaw — who simply titled the installation "Hot Dog in the City" — was attended by thousands. Surrounded by glittering neon signage, wrestlers in drag duked it out in a "Condiment Wars" ring match. The ceremonies marked the beginning of a month-long journey for the world's largest hot dog sculpture. The giant dog will reportedly be on display until June 13th, commemorated with a...
This California City Spends $5 Million Each Year Giving Free Booze to Homeless Alcoholics Due to Controversial Program
Fox News reported that San Francisco homeless people suffering from alcoholism can receive free vodka and beer thanks to a program that costs $5 million a year to run. The program operates out of a hotel in San Francisco's Tenderloin district. It has been thrust into the spotlight after Adam Nathan, the CEO of an AI marketing tool named Blaze, visited the site and shared his thoughts on X, according to the New York Post. "Inside the lobby, they had a [sic] kegs set up to taps where they were basically giving out free beer to the homeless who've been identified...
2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Unveils Rum ‘Best in Class’ Finalists
The San Francisco World Spirits Competition has convened for its 24th year to sort out the best of the best within the liquor industry. Every April, a who's who of alcohol insiders, critics, educators and bar owners convene in California for the world's largest spirits judging competition. Tasting blind, judges create an even playing field that unites the world's many disparate spirits types; household names like Bacardi and Jack Daniel's duke it out against niche liqueurs, mezcals, ready-to-drink cocktails and more. Old favorites and recent releases compete side by side, jostling for the top spot. What Are the Criteria? SFSWC judges award spirits Bronze,...
One of America’s Best New Whiskey Brands Just Dropped a Highly Limited Bourbon Finished in a Vino de Naranja Cask
On Thursday, 15 STARS announced the release of its latest expression, a blended bourbon finished in a single cask that previously contained Vino de Naranja, a sweet orange wine produced in Spain. It's made by macerating orange peels in white wine. Prior to the VDN finish, the liquid is a blend of two 8-year-old bourbons. The final product is blended at 102.8 proof, and only 316 bottles are available. 15 STARS, founded by a father-and-son duo, is positioning this release as a Father's Day bottling, and it's available Friday through Father's Day — June 16. With a suggested retail price of $139,...
‘Lord of the Dance’ Michael Flatley Two-Steps His Way into The Celebrity Spirits Game With Pending Irish Whiskey Launch
The Irish Star reported on Monday that Michael Flatley of "Riverdance" and "Lord of the Dance" is getting into the celebrity spirits game with the launch of Flatley Irish Whiskey. The dance star proposed the label to the US Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau for Flatley Irish Whiskey, The Dreamer. The label was approved on March 20, according to the outlet. The proposed brand label claims the Irish expression will be a 5-year-old whiskey aged in three types of casks: ex-bourbon, port and Pedro Ximenez sherry. The text on the mock-up label reads the following: "This exquisite blend is a...
Toast to Mom: 4 Best Spirits for Unforgettable Mother’s Day Gifts
As Mother's Day approaches, the search for the perfect gift to honor the people who mean the world to us begins. While flowers and chocolates are timeless classics, go beyond the typical and consider something a bit more indulgent this year. We curated the perfect list of spirits that will show mom that she deserves the finest on their special day. Jeptha Creed 6-Year Wheated Bourbon [caption id="attachment_66803" align="aligncenter" width="600"] (Jeptha Creed 6-Year Wheated Bourbon)[/caption] Buy Here | Reviews If mom loves whiskey, you can’t go wrong with Jeptha Creed’s recent release of a 6-year-old wheated Bourbon made from an heirloom varietal corn dubbed...
Thieves Crash Truck Loaded With Almost $20,000 of Stolen Vodka into Police Car During Attempted Hooch Heist
BBC News reported on Thursday that thieves in Warwickshire, England, crashed a truck loaded with £15,000 ($18,770) of vodka into a police car when authorities were trying to apprehend the criminals during the vodka heist. On Thursday, law enforcement in Warwickshire received a call reporting two men behaving strangely near a vehicle service station. Authorities arrived at the scene, and the thieves drove a Renault HGV truck into the police car before making their escape. A few moments later, police found the abandoned truck off the side of the M40 roadway. Authorities surmised the thieves fled the scene by running down the...
Controversial BrewDog CEO James Watt Steps Down From Executive Leadership After 17 Years
James Watt, the oft-discussed co-founder of Scottish beer giant BrewDog, is stepping down from his role as CEO after 17 years on the job. On Wednesday, Watt announced that he will transition to the newly-created position of "captain and co-founder" while remaining a majority shareholder in the company. In his place, former Chief Operating Officer James Arrow will take on the role of CEO. "During my time at the helm of BrewDog, there have been highs and lows, up and downs, crazy successes and incredibly hard challenges. When I look back on the last 17 years (119 Dog Years) my overwhelming feeling...
High Noon Forays Into Hard Tea With Quartet of Vodka-Centric Flavors — But Can It Stand Out Amid Heavy Competition?
High Noon, the chart-topping pre-mixed cocktail brand best known for its Vodka + Soda line, is expanding into new territory with a quartet of hard teas. Just in time for the summer, the brand has unveiled a Vodka Iced Tea range in Original, Peach, Lemon and Raspberry flavors. Made with real iced tea and zero added sugar, the cans reinterpret High Noon's yellow sun logo with golden lettering and a shiny rim. The move comes a little over a year after High Noon ventured into the lucrative tequila seltzer business, the brand's first foray outside its established vodka soda brand. "With this launch,...
A Gin Inspired by One of the ‘Most Haunted’ Lakes in England is Now Available in 50 States
Silent Pool Gin announced on Wednesday that the gin brand's distribution footprint had expanded in the U.S. to all 50 states. This is the latest milestone for the brand after it was acquired by William Grant & Sons for an undisclosed sum in September. "We are thrilled to introduce the U.S. market to our second gin in our world-class spirits portfolio which also marks our debut in the ultra-premium London Dry Gin market," said Director of Innovation Brands at William Grant & Sons Jefferson Kohler in a statement. "Silent Pool Gin is truly exceptional and distinctly unique, embodying dedication to craftsmanship,...
‘I’ve Heard Some of You Guys Like It Spicy’: Cindy Crawford Gifts TNT’s ‘Inside the NBA’ Squad a Shipment of Jalapeño-Infused Casamigas Tequila
Last night, the squad on TNT's "Inside the NBA" was graced with another high-profile tequila shipment courtesy of the famous model, Cindy Crawford. This time around, however, things got a little defensive. In years past, George Clooney and Rande Gerber's Casamigos Tequila has been a frequent sight on the show. In April 2023, Clooney sent over a 20-bottle case of his liquor brand complete with personalized notes for each of the hosts. Shaquille O'Neal's note read, “You’re the real Superman," while Charles Barkley's simply said, "Charles, I've seen you play golf." Since then, Casamigos has hit the market with a new jalapeño-infused...
Man Intends to Visit Every Whisky Distillery in This Country During a 400-Mile Bike Ride for Charity
North Wales Live reported on Saturday that a man intends to visit every distillery in Wales as part of a 400-mile bike trip for charity in what he refers to as the "Whisky Ventures Ride." The ride begins on May 16. Robert Richardson, an outdoor instructor, intends to visit the nine single malt distilleries in Wales as part of a charity initiative for Wales Air Ambulance. "I went to university in Liverpool and lived there for seven years," Richardson said. "North Wales was my playground." Wales Air Ambulance is a lifesaving organization that covers the entire geographic area of Wales each day. The...
Cuban Rum Brand Matusalem’s New Release Channels Rosé All Day Vibes — Just in Time for Summer Sipping
Tapas Magazine reported on Monday that the Cuban rum brand, Ron Matusalem, unveiled what the brand called the "world's first" rosé rum, Ron Matusalem Insolito. Through a distinctive process, this pink rum goes through a complex aging process that renders it visually identical to the refreshing rosés of Provence. The brand explained that the name "Insolito" translates to "Unusual," and this expression was the brainchild of Ron Matusalem's Master Blender, Cynthia Vargas. Ron Matusalem explained the blended rum is sourced from the "best-aged rums" within Matusalem's stocks. It was subsequently carbon-filtered, subjected to what Tapas refers to as a "treatment that renders...
Billionaire Patron Tequila Founder Unveils an Unconventional Take on Vodka as First Spirits Release Under New Venture
In January, Patron Tequila co-founder John Paul DeJoria made headlines when he joined forces with an A-team of his former colleagues to launch Round 2 Spirits. At the time, it was widely speculated that the group — made up of ex-Patron, Grey Goose and Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits executives — would launch an agave spirit as its inaugural release. Months later, those suspicions have been confirmed, albeit with a major twist. The venture has unveiled Weber Ranch 1902 Vodka, a spirit that forgoes wheat and corn in favor of Blue Weber Agave grown in Jalisco, Mexico. Combining influences from across...
‘An Expansion of Our Dream’: Limestone Branch Distillery Unveils Tasting Lodge Honoring Member of Beam Family
Limestone Branch Distillery announced on Monday that the brand finished constructing a 1,250-square-foot tasting lodge honoring the distillery's founder, Stephen Beam. The lodge celebrates one of the Beam's favorite places – Yellowstone National Park. This is fitting, as Limestone Branch is best known for the Yellowstone whiskey brand. "It's humbling and exciting to have the Tasting Lodge named in my honor because it's an expansion of our dream to bring our family recipes and traditions to customers in small batches since opening Limestone Branch Distillery more than 10 years ago," Beam said in a news release. "And for the first time,...
Copperworks Distilling Co. Drops 3 American Single Malts That Beer Lovers and Whiskey Enthusiasts Alike Can Get Behind
Copperworks Distilling Co., a craft spirits brand based out of Washington specializing in American Single Malts distilled from craft beer, vodka and gin, released three new whiskeys on April 24. The whiskeys are Copperworks American Single Malt Whiskey Single Cask No. 22-2, Release 049 and Release 050. The first whiskey is made from the brand's Five Malt Recipe and spent seven years aging in one of the brand's American Single Malt casks. Release 049 and 050 are made from barley grown in Washington's Skagit Valley region. Copperworks released a gin made with Washington plums in August. It hosted a lower proof and...
Snoop Dogg’s Gin & Juice Replaces Barstool Sports as the Title Sponsor of the Arizona Bowl
Less than four months after hitting the market, Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre's Gin & Juice cocktail brand has signed on as the title sponsor of the Arizona Bowl. Commemorating the partnership, the postseason college football game has been renamed the Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl, a change of pace from the previous three year's Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl. On the field, fans can expect branded events, charity games and a new "SNOOPER Bowl" league that will bring together youth teams from across California and Arizona. Snoop took to X, formerly Twitter, to announce the deal, posting a video in which he replaced...
Hundred Gallons of Whiskey Lost Thanks to Power Outage at Heaven Hill’s Bernheim Distillery
On Monday, WLKY reported that a power outage at the Heaven Hill Bernheim distillery in Kentucky caused a loss of a "few hundred gallons" of whiskey. The outlet reported that the outage took place at 9:45 a.m. Monday. When the lights went out, a few hundred gallons of whiskey somehow spilled. During a video segment, the news station shared that the outage caused fire alarms to sound off and the Louisville fire department arrived at the scene. Firefighters determined the power outage was caused by the work of an independent contractor and gave the all-clear at 11 a.m. The spill is being monitored...
Asahi Beverages Announces Acquisition of Australian Gin Brand Never Never for a Mysterious Sum
Asahi Beverages announced on Wednesday that it has acquired the Australian gin brand, Never Never Distilling Co., for an undisclosed sum. The brand will be sold through its distribution arm, Carlton & United Breweries. "We are acquiring Never Never because we recognize Never Never's incredible brand and success," Asahi Beverages Group CEO Amanda Sellers said in a statement. "Combining Asahi's reach with Never Never's amazing portfolio, extensive spirits knowledge and capability will enhance the value proposition for our customers." Never Never Distilling Co. is a brand with humble beginnings. According to Asahi, the brand debuted in 2016 when three friends, George Georgiadis,...
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