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Woodford Reserve Revitalizes Abandoned Home That’s a Key Piece of Bourbon History
On Friday, Kentucky bourbon brand Woodford Reserve announced it is revitalizing a historic home — which sat abandoned on a hill overlooking Woodford Reserve's distillery — to support Woodford's personal selection and barrel program. The house is called The Pepper House, and the brand shared that it hosts a lengthy and significant history in the bourbon world. The house’s library is being named after of Woodford Reserve Master Distiller Emeritus Chris Morris, who helped grow Woodford Reserve from a tiny startup into a global brand. "On behalf of Brown-Forman and our 154-year legacy, we sincerely thank Chris for his exceptional leadership and...
‘You Need to Have Your Own Alcohol’: Megan Thee Stallion Says Beyoncé Inspired Her to Start a Tequila Brand
About a month and a half after the surprise unveiling of her upcoming tequila brand, three-time Grammy Award winner Megan Thee Stallion shared details about the unexpected "Queen Bey" inspiration behind her latest venture. In an interview on Shannon Sharpe's "Club Shay Shay" podcast, Megan mused on her recently released album, friendship with Cardi B and commitment to authenticity in her day-to-day life. When asked about her years-long legal dispute with 1501 Certified Entertainment — which she successfully fought to become an independent artist — the "HISS" rapper got serious: "When I was in the situation I was in and I wanted...
‘I Malörted’: World’s Most Polarizing Spirit Debuts a Fitting Campaign for a Terrifying Election Year
On Monday, Malört announced the debut of the brand's cleverly timed "I Malörted" campaign. The tongue-in-cheek video campaign for the infamous spirit pokes fun at the 2024 election. "During an election year when some might argue there are no good choices, Malört fits right in!" the brand quipped in a news release. "There's no better time to celebrate and be part of the love for this iconic Chicago spirit that is making waves across the country." In the cheeky video, the brand encourages viewers to do their "civic duty" and Malört today. The 78-second spot features actors encouraging the viewer to get...
Top 10 Best Selling Vodka Brands of 2023
The Spirits Business recently released its annual "The Brand Champions" report, which provides various pieces of insightful data on the spirits industry. One list included in the report was the best selling vodka brands of 2023, ranked by 9-liter case sales. Let's break down the top 10. For each entry on the list, we'll give you the brand name, the company that owns the brand and how many 9-liter cases it sold in 2023. 10 Highest 10. Nemiroff (Nemiroff): 3.4 million 9. Pyat Ozer (Alcohol Siberia Group): 4.2 million 8. Soplica (Maspex Group): 4.2 million 7. Grey Goose (Bacardi): 4.2 million 6. Żołądkowa (Including Gorzka) (Stock Spirits Group): 4.4 million 5. Arkhangelskaya (Novabev): 4.4 million 4. Magic Moments (Radico Khaitan): 6.2 million 3. Żubrówka (Maspex Group): 9.5 million 2. Absolut (Pernod Ricard): 11.9 million 1. Smirnoff (Diageo): 26 million [botmc-promo]
Absolut Vodka Reimagines Andy Warhol With Limited-Edition Release Inspired by Long-Lost Painting
Absolut Vodka has teamed up with The Andy Warhol Foundation to unveil a limited-edition bottling inspired by a recently discovered original work. Available exclusively through global travel retail before rolling out nationwide in September, the release encapsulates a sliver of spirits history long rumored to have been lost to time. Warhol first collaborated with the brand in 1985 on a black- and pink-hued screenprint of the Absolut Vodka bottle. The piece inspired a smash-hit advertising campaign, eventually paving the way for more artist collaborations down the road; to date, Absolut has reportedly commissioned over three hundred and fifty artists to reinterpret...
Whiskey Washback Wows Atlanta Spirits Fans With Michter’s, Four Roses and More
Whiskey Washback, a touring whiskey and culinary festival presented by Bottle Raiders, dazzled Atlanta on June 14. Some of the hottest brands from around the world set up shop and poured for lucky attendees who were able to taste their way through rare offerings like Michter's 10 Year Bourbon, Bardstown Amrut and many other exciting pours. No whiskey event would be complete without delicious food, and all-star chefs from Atlanta's culinary scene like Hartley's Kitchen, Don Carne Tacos and more made appearances. Guests could support local Atlanta artisans and purchase gifts from BRASH Coffee, B.M. Franklin and Co, Smoke & Serve...
‘A Historic Milestone’: Resurrected Ghost Distillery Brora Unveils 44-Year-Old Scotch as its Whisky Comes of Age
Brora announced on Thursday that the resurrected Scottish distillery released a 44-year-old single-cask whisky bottled at 49.1% ABV. Just 150 bottles exist, each with a suggested retail price of £10,000 ($12,640). They will be available exclusively in-person from the Highland distillery. Named Brora 44-Year-Old Untold Depths, the whisky was drawn from cask 2367, which aged in Warehouse No. 1 at the distillery. The brand said it is a celebration of Brora's "Age of Peat," which ran from 1969 through 1981. This whisky was distilled during that era, in 1977. "The second in a series of releases from the distillery, 'Untold Depths' is...
Clase Azul Tequila Toasts the Big Apple with Manhattan-Inspired Añejo Collection
Clase Azul, the industry leader in glitzy, ostentatiously priced tequila, has unveiled a range of bottles inspired by one of the most expensive cities in the world. Brace your wallet. On Friday, the brand unveiled "The Loft Brooklyn Collection," a set of 1,000 1-liter decanters now available for purchase in New York City by invitation only. In keeping with the brand's elaborate theming, each bottle features a smattering of micro-sized luxury details. Its turquoise color scheme pays homage to the Statue of Liberty, while its Art Deco-inspired finish reinterprets the iconic Chrysler Building in the heart of Manhattan. Topping it off,...
‘A Pivotal Moment for All of Us’: Pernod Ricard Breaks Ground on Carbon Neutral Distillery for KI NO BI Japanese Gin
KI NO BI, a Japanese gin brand owned by Pernod Ricard, announced on Wednesday that it broke ground on a carbon-neutral distillery in Kamoeka City, Kyoto. The facility will cost approximately €25 million ($26.8 million). The company held a Japanese ground-breaking ceremony attended by employees of the distillery. The ceremony was led by a Shinto shrine master, who blessed the distillery ensuring a prosperous future. "This is a pivotal moment for all of us at The Kyoto Distillery and our beloved KI NO BI gin as the brand prepares for future growth amid the strong demand for Japanese gin and Japanese craft...
‘One of Our Most Exciting Releases’: Rolling Fork Debuts Rum Aged in Wheated Bourbon Barrels
Rolling Fork announced on Tuesday the release of an 8-year-old Barbados Rum aged in 10-year-old wheated bourbon barrels. The rum is titled “Wheated Wonder” and hosts a suggested retail price of $99. Just 900 bottles are available. “We’ve been excited about this one for a while now,” Rolling Fork co-founder Turner Wathen said in a […] The post ‘One of Our Most Exciting Releases’: Rolling Fork Debuts Rum Aged in Wheated Bourbon Barrels first appeared on Bottle Raiders.
Rachel Bilson and 21Seeds Tequila Serve Up 2000s Nostalgia With Campaign That Pays Homage to ‘The O.C.’
Rachel Bilson and 21 Seeds Tequila are launching a new campaign inspired by the hit 2000s show, "The O.C," the spirits brand announced Wednesday. For the campaign, Bilson reprises her role as Summer Roberts while she makes cocktails with the brand's flavored tequilas. "When 21SEEDS called to ask me to step back into my role as Summer, it was an easy yes, especially when I heard Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage were involved," Bilson said in the news release. "I always say I would do anything with them at the drop of a dime! Bringing back Summer has been fun, and...
Florida Panthers Use Stanley Cup to Douse Fans in Beer Following Climactic NHL Championship Win
On Monday, the Florida Panthers clinched their first-ever Stanley Cup win in a heated Game 7 matchup against the Edmonton Oilers, narrowly avoiding blowing a 3-0 series lead. Ear-splitting roars echoed across the stadium as players took turns hoisting the Cup in a much-awaited victory lap — moments later, it became a gargantuan beer chalice. In one of many widely circulated post-game moments, the Stanley Cup was paraded into the locker room to raucous applause and champagne showers. Hockey journalist Pete Blackburn later shared an image appearing to show defenceman Niko Mikkola drenched in an avalanche of beer poured straight from...
Meghan Markle Reportedly Set to Launch Rosé Wine
The Daily Mail reported on Friday that Meghan Markle plans to launch the first product from her new lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, and it should bring in plenty of cash. The outlet reported that the Duchess of Sussex intends to launch a rosé wine. The former "Suits" actress-turned-royal will be launching the rosé in addition to jam and dog biscuits. Rather unsurprisingly, the British outlet threw some serious shade at Markle for teasing the rosé's launch on social media at the same time Princess Kate made her first appearance after her publicized cancer battle. The saltily-penned piece continued to mock Markle's...
Remus Partnered With the Estate of Babe Ruth to Release a Bourbon Devoted to the Baseball Legend
On Tuesday, Remus Bourbon announced the release of a new bourbon devoted to the one and only Great Bambino, the Sultan of Swat, the Colossus of Clout. That's right, Babe Ruth: legend of baseball. The whiskey brand partnered with the estate of Ruth to release Remus Babe Ruth Reserve, a blend of three high-rye bourbons aged between six and seven years and bottled at 111 proof. “Remus Babe Ruth Reserve is a special collector’s release inspired by one of the most iconic figures in American history, the immortal Babe Ruth,” Ross & Squibb Distillery Brand Manager Allison O'Brien said in a news...
Tequila Cayéya Conjures Devils and Angels With Limited-Edition ‘666’ And ‘999’ Añejos
Tequila Cayéya is venturing into the glitzy bespoke bottling market with a spirited battle between good and evil. Its recently unveiled Devils vs. Angels-themed release — which promises a tequila cristalino and añejo respectively — incorporates its divine inspirations directly into the production process. The red-tinted decanter, known as El Diablo's Elixir, is a single-barrel añejo cristalino aged six months in American white oak, six months in French oak then another six months in American oak. In keeping with the theme, the brand has dubbed it the "6-6-6" aging method. The liquid is then charcoal-filtered for clarity, a technique popular within...
‘Avengers’ Star Jeremy Renner ‘Working to Sever All Ties’ With Vodka Brand Accused of Scamming Investors Out of Millions
(Photo: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP and Jeremy Renner/Instagram) Last July, "Avengers" and "Mission: Impossible" star Jeremy Renner signed on as a celebrity partner of Sweet Grass Vodka, a South Carolina-based spirits brand founded by Alice and Jarrod Swanger. Less than a year later, Swanger has hired a bankruptcy lawyer following allegations from former investors that they collectively invested millions of dollars and fear they won’t recoup their investments, The Post and Courier reported Friday. The ill-fated venture dates back to 2020, when Jarrod Swanger conceived a family-owned spirits brand distilled using South Carolina-grown potatoes. Each bottle of vodka was said to include a single blade...
‘Always Sunny’ Stars Release Old-Timey Drinking Anthem Celebrating Their Whiskey Brand’s Expansion
Ahead of the show's highly anticipated 17th season, "It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia" stars Charlie Day, Rob McElhenney and Glenn Howerton have united to release a characteristically tongue-in-cheek drinking anthem. The song celebrates the beginning of summer and the continued national expansion of Four Walls Whiskey, a spirits brand that the three actors founded in 2022. The imprint first hit the market with a Cask Strength Single Barrel and a Bartender's Blend Limited Edition, recently expanded upon with a blended Irish American Whiskey that pays homage to the actor's shared ancestry. In keeping with the general theme, the brand's new jingle sounds...
Deadly Illicit Liquor Kills 47, Leaves Over 100 Hospitalized; Mass Cremation Held for Dead
Reuters reported on Thursday that over 100 people were hospitalized and 47 were pronounced dead after imbibing deadly illicit liquor in the state of Tamil in Southern India. The illegal liquor was tainted with a deadly chemical called methanol. The government initially shared that the death toll amounted to 36, but the number has risen steadily since then. Four people have been arrested and been accused of selling the illegal liquor. 200 liters of the methanol-tainted hooch were seized and 10 government officials are facing sanctions for their inability to avert the tragedy. As of Friday morning, 118 people were still hospitalized. The...
Maker’s Mark Unveils Latest Bourbon in Wood Finishing Series, Dubbed ‘The Heart Release’
Kentucky whiskey brand Maker's Mark recently announced the release of the latest bourbon in its Wood Finishing Series. Dubbed "The Heart Release," this bourbon "celebrates the team that distils our whisky, our people who sit at the heart of Maker's, guiding and setting the tone for so much of what we do," according to Maker's Mark's website. Bottled at 56.3% ABV, The Heart Release is finished with 10 virgin oak staves. “Always staying true to my grandparents, our founders’ vision to deliver a full-flavored, soft red winter wheat bourbon with a smooth finish, Maker’s Mark continues to shape the brand’s future through purposeful,...
‘Oh My God, I Hated That’: Pop Star Sabrina Carpenter Struggles Her Way Through Sips of Jack Daniel’s and Scotch Whisky
In a video from LADbible, pop star Sabrina Carpenter was tasked with tasting two whiskeys: Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 and Tamnavulin Red Wine Edition. After tasting both in the April video, it's safe to say the "Espresso" singer is not a whiskey fan. First, she tried Jack Daniel's, the popular Tennessee whiskey. Upon her first sip, she grimaced and held her hand over her mouth in disgust. "No! Really bad. Really, really bad, guys," she said, face contorted in pain as she cracked open a water to wash away the taste. "So bad. Wait, why does it burn? Oh my God. Oh...
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